Dufferin Terrace

The Dufferin Terrace, in Quebec City

The Dufferin Terrace is a great wooden promenade in front of the Château Frontenac, overlooking the Saint Lawrence. The Quebec City audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic belvedere, one of the finest viewpoints of the city.

A wooden belvedere above the river

The Dufferin Terrace is a long wooden boardwalk laid out at the foot of the Château Frontenac, along the cliff of Cap Diamant. Equipped with kiosks and railings, it offers a breathtaking view over the Saint Lawrence river, the lower town and the Île d'Orléans. Under its boards rest the remains of the former Saint-Louis forts and castles. A much-prized place of promenade, in summer as in winter, it is one of the hearts of Quebec life.

What to see

Here you enjoy the wooden promenade, the kiosks and a breathtaking view over the Saint Lawrence, the lower town and the Île d'Orléans, at the foot of the Château Frontenac. The Dufferin Terrace is one of the finest belvederes of Quebec City. It is a must-see stop, pleasant in all seasons.

Practical information

The Dufferin Terrace lies at the foot of the Château Frontenac, in the heart of Old Quebec, reachable on foot. It is a public promenade freely accessible at all times and on the level. The view over the Saint Lawrence is magnificent in all seasons, particularly at sunset.

What is under the Dufferin Terrace?

The remains of the former Saint-Louis forts and castles rest under the boards of the terrace, which runs along the cliff of Cap Diamant.

Where is the Dufferin Terrace?

At the foot of the Château Frontenac, in the heart of Old Quebec.