Advice

Let’s take a quick break to share some more places of interest that couldn’t be included in the itinerary. Quebec’s historic district is one of the highlights of any trip through Eastern Canada, but the discoveries don’t stop there. If you’re staying in Quebec for a few days, consider visiting some of its museums. The Musée de la Civilisation offers fascinating exhibitions on human society, culture, and identity. There’s also the Morrin Centre, a cultural hub housed in a former prison, that reveals some of Quebec’s best-kept secrets. Finally, you could visit the Ursuline Monastery’s cultural centre—home to the oldest educational institution for women in North America. For a sweeping view over the city, head to its highest point—not a mountain, but the 31st floor of the Marie-Guyart building on Parliament Hill! From up there, you’ll get a 360° panorama, and explanations of the major buildings in sight. It’s a great way to get a sense of the city’s layout. Just 15 minutes from Old Quebec, you’ll find Montmorency Falls, one of the region’s most spectacular sites. They’re 30 metres taller than the famous Niagara Falls, and there are several exciting ways to experience them. You can take the cable car for an aerial view, climb the scenic staircase, follow a via ferrata route along the cliff face, or zip across the top on a zipline! Facing the falls is Île d’Orléans, a picture-perfect countryside, dotted with some of the most beautiful rural villages in Quebec. The island is known for its vineyards and orchards, and is a great place to enjoy wine tastings or, as locals say, “pick-your-own” berries like strawberries, blueberries, and blackcurrants. If you’re travelling with kids, consider visiting the Huron-Wendat Heritage Site. Although the re-creation of a traditional Indigenous village may seem a little staged, it’s still an interesting introduction to what life was like before the arrival of Europeans. If you have time to venture further into the region, head to the Sainte-Anne Canyon, a haven of wild landscapes and breathtaking trails, including three suspension bridges hanging 60 metres above the gorge. Nature lovers shouldn’t miss Jacques-Cartier National Park—one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Quebec. Full of mountains, rivers, lakes, and forest trails, it’s the kind of scenery that draws people to Quebec in the first place. With all this in mind, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy if you spend some more time in the region.