Plan Your Trip to Québec City

Tips to Plan Your Stay
  • Bus Rouge
    The Best Time to Visit Québec City Read
  • Two cyclists contemplate the sunrise on the Samuel-De Champlain promenade, from the Quai des Cageux.
    Québec City's Monthly Weather Read
    FEQ scène de soir
    Annual Calendar of Festivals and Events Read
  • How to dess in winter
    How to Dress for Winter Fun Read
Travelling to Québec City
Recommended Itineraries

Itinerary types

Seasons

  • A group of visitors take part in a guided walking tour of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
    3 Days of History in Québec City Read
    On a warm summer evening, visitors stroll along Saint-Jean Street, near Saint-Jean Gate.
    Itinerary: 1 Day in Québec City Read
  • Aerial view of Old Québec, the St. Lawrence River, the Château Frontenac and the Holy Trinity Church.
    Québec and Charlevoix Itinerary: The Best in 7 Days Read
    Cyclists on Route de la Nouvelle-France
    8 Stops on the New France Route Read
Lots of Savings for Your Stay
  • A young girl looks through a display case in an exhibition at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
    Deals on Québec City's Popular Attractions Read
  • A mother and two children participate in an interactive exhibition at the Musée de la civilisation.
    Free Admission for Young Explorers Read
  • Couple picnicking near the Pierre-Dugua-De Mons terrace while admiring the Château Frontenac and the St. Lawrence River.
    Québec City on a Budget Read
Official Tourist Guide
Tons of tips

Our editorial team recommends its official tourist guide to help you discover the destination and plan your stay.

Read the Guide 
Activities to Explore

Each season brings activities to enjoy. Discover them!

  • A Native American dancer performs a traditional dance inside the longhouse in Wendake.
    Aboriginal Tourism
  • Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale
    Amusement Parks
  • A mother and her son observe the fish in the Grand Ocean tunnel at the Aquarium du Québec.
    Aquarium, Wildlife Parks and Farms
  • Two little girls pick apples in an orchard on Ile d'Orléans.
    Pick-Your-Own
  • Backcountry skiing
    Backcountry skiing
  • A woman slides down the Turbo 6 water slide at Village Vacances Valcartier, in summer.
    Swimming
  • Maple taffy served to a couple at the sugar shack
    Sugar Shacks
  • Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding
    Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding
  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Rowboat fishing
    Fishing and Hunting
  • Climbing and canyoning
    Climbing and canyoning
  • BLI Québec | École de français - classroom lessons
    Language Courses
  • Couple cross-country skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne.
    Cross-Country Skiing
  • Two people are dog sledding on a snowy trail.
    Dogsledding
  • Ski Massif de charlevoix
    Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Bus Rouge
    Excursions and Guided Tours
  • Three people in fatbike are enjoying a sunny winter day in Jacques-Cartier National Park.
    Fat Biking
  • Dégustation de produits locaux lors d'une visites gourmandes
    Food Tours
  • Couple in love walking on the Plains of Abraham, towards the Martello Tower 1, in summer.
    Gardens and Nature Walk
  • Village Vacances Valcartier
    Sliding
  • Golfing
    Golfing
  • Arbraska Duchesnay
    Treetop Adventures
  • A couple hikes in the forest on the La Jean Larose trail in Mont-Sainte-Anne.
    Hiking
  • Tulipes devant la porte Saint-Louis
    Historical Sites
  • Ice fishing
    Ice Fishing
  • Two women enter a store on rue du Petit-Champlain for some shopping.
    Places to Shop
  • Grand Marché de Québec
    Public Markets
  • Outdoor tasting of several different beers in a microbrewery.
    Microbreweries
  • Snowmobilers riding in a field
    Snowmobiling
  • Mountain biking at Empire 47
    Mountain Biking
  • A young girl looks through a display case in an exhibition at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
    Museums and Interpretation Centres
  • Live music in Québec City
    Nightlife
  • Strom Spa Québec
    Nordic Spas
  • Moose Watching at Forêt Montmorency
    Wildlife and Bird Watching
  • Landscape of the Jacques-Cartier Valley with a distant canoe in the river, in Jacques-Cartier National Park.
    Parks and Recreation Facilities
  • A couple skates on an icy skating trail in the forest.
    Skating
  • Rafting
    Rafting
  • Showshoeing in Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix
    Snowshoeing
  • Front and exterior steps of the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré on a sunny summer day.
    Religious Sites
  • A cyclist rides on a bike path in the Old Port of Québec with the Château Frontenac in the background.
    Road Biking
  • Nordic Spas
    Spas and Health Centres
  • J.A Moisan Grocery Store
    Specialities and Delicatessens
  • The zip line at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency with the waterfall in the background.
    Via ferrata and Zipline
  • Customers participate in a wine tasting at a vineyard boutique on the Ile d'Orléans.
    Wineries and Local Liquor Producers
More Planning Tips
  • Whale coming out of the water in Tadoussac
    The 5 Best Day Trips from Québec City Read
  • Person in wheelchair at Place Royale
    Travelling with Disabilities Read
  • Chien Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons
    Travelling with your dog in Québec City Read
  • Festival d'ete
    A Short Guide to a Great Time at the Québec City Summer Festival Read
  • Centre Vidéotron
    Restaurants and Hotels near the Videotron Centre Read
  • VR2
    RV Parkings and Dump Stations Read