Visit Québec City

Quebec City became a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the battle in 1759 that saw Britain gain rule of Canada. General James Wolfe led the British to victory over the French on the Plains of Abraham just outside the city's walls. Now the Fortifications de Québec and the Parc des Champs-de-Bataille are just two of the fascinating historic sites that should feature on your Québec itinerary.

Meander through the cobbled streets to find a city that remains distinctly French in culture and architecture. Your eyes will be drawn to Château Frontenac set on a hill in the centre of the city overlooking the St Lawrence River. From here stroll along Terrace Dufferin to look over at the rural island of Ile d'Orleans and end up in La Citadelle. Watch the Changing of the Guard at this working military barrack and delve deeper into Québec's history.

The city is accessible by foot with most attractions clustered in Lower Town. Pay a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Québec, take a break along the way in the number of shops and restaurants or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around Place D'Armes. Or find the bust of Louis XIV at Place Royale on your walk to Vieux Port. From here you can enjoy a boat trip to visit the waterfalls at Parc de la Chute Montmorency.

Best of Eastern Canada self-Drive

16-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,930 pp incl. flights

Explore the very best of Canada's vibrant and varied eastern provinces, driving from Toronto to Montréal via Niagara Falls, Algonquin's national-park wonders and UNESCO-listed Québec City.

Quebec Winter Escape

6-day tailor-made holiday from £2,240 pp incl. flights

Combine a stay in historic Québec City with a night in North America's only ice hotel. You'll then catch the train to Montréal through the frozen Québec wilderness.

Colorful Autumn landscape, Quebec, Canada

Québec’s Autumn Colours Self-Drive

10-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,025 pp incl. flights

With vast forests of spring maple, yellow birch and American beech, Québec is one of Canada's top destinations for autumn / fall foliage. See the best if it on this self-drive, which combines vibrant cities with the charms of the Laurentian Mountains.

Highlights of Québec

9-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,030 pp incl. flights

Explore the urban delights of Montréal before heading to the tranquil, lakeside retreat of the Hotel Sacacomie, tucked deep in the forests of Saint Alexis-des-Montes. End your journey with a stay in UNESCO-listed Quebec City.

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Top places to stay in Québec City

Hotel Sacacomie

Traditional lodge

Perfectly positioned almost midway between Montreal and Quebec City, this perfect relaxation and wilderness retreat could is secluded from the buzz of city life.

Auberge St Antoine

Traditional hotel

Parts of the historic hotel Auberge Saint Antoine date back to the 17th Century and commands a prime location in the very centre of the Old Port, making it a delightful place to spend a few days in Quebec City.

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Traditional hotel

For more than a century this iconic hotel has welcomed film stars, politicians and royalty. The Hotel is set atop a cliff looking out over the St. Lawrence River and the historic architecture of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.