5 Reasons to Take the Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus When Visiting Old Québec
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Want to discover Old Québec from a fabulously fresh angle and without a care in the world? The hop-on, hop-off bus, also known as the Red Bus, is the easiest and most enjoyable way to explore the city. You can get on and off at 15 different stops and enjoy the outdoor view from the top of a bright-red double-decker bus. Want to know more? We’ve got 5 good reasons to book today!
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1See All the Top Sights
There are so many amazing things to see in Old Québec. For anyone in town for a short stay, the Red Bus is the ticket to making the most of those precious hours or days. The hop-on, hop-off route hits all the highlights, from the Petit-Champlain district to Québec’s parliament building and the Plains of Abraham and all the neighbourhoods in between.
Staying for a longer period? It’s also a great way to get a feel for Old Québec and spot places where it might be nice to spend more time.
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2Visit Québec City at the Perfect Pace
With the Red Bus, visitors have the freedom to decide how much time they want to spend at each stop. Feel like lingering at one place and skipping over the next? It’s easy to do! Tickets are valid for a whole day, so you can give more time to the spots that truly catch your eye, and skip over those that don’t. There are no expectations and no limitations—just the freedom to make the most of your day. After all, it’s a vacation, right?
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3Admire Québec City from Above
There’s a reason this bus has two decks. The 360-degree view from up top is totally different from the view from on foot or in a traditional bus. And the open-air design removes every last obstruction, for a uniquely immersive and absolutely memorable experience.
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4Get Around Old Québec the Easy Way
Driving in an unknown city centre can quickly become stressful, especially when the signage is unfamiliar and the busy season makes makes parking spots scarce. Luckily, the hop-on, hop-off bus effortlessly transports visitors from one destination to the next. Plus, all buses are accessible for travellers with reduced mobility.
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5Discover Québec City’s Secrets in Your Own Language
When touring Québec City on the Red Bus, there’s much more to do than simply admire the scenery. Each ticket includes an audio guide full of fascinating details in English, French, and eight other languages, so visitors can learn more about everything they’re seeing in Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin and Arabic.
The hop-on, hop-off bus offers freedom, flexibility, and an incredible view, making it the perfect way to see all the sights and make the most of a stay in Québec City. Hot tip: It’s a very popular bus, so it’s always best to book ahead.
Once on board, be sure to capture the moment and share your best photos by tagging #UnitoursQuébec.
All About the Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at unitours.ca
Bus schedule
The Red Bus operates from April to October. In July and August, buses run from 8:45 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., with departures every 30 minutes. For the complete schedule, see the Unitours website.
Bus route
The first bus stop is across the street from the Tourist Information Centre at 12, rue Sainte-Anne (Place d'Armes, near Château Frontenac).
Here is the list of the bus stops:
- Saint-Roch neighbourhood
- Musée de la civilisation
- Place Royale
- Old Port
- Convention Centre
- Observatoire de la Capitale
- Grande Allée
- Citadelle de Québec
- Plains of Abraham
- Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
- Avenue Cartier (Montcalm neighbourhood)
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood
- Place D'Youville
- City Hall
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