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Discover Québec City's history as you explore the walls surrounding the Old Town and the Parliament Hill.
Just minutes from Québec City, the areas of Côte-de-Beaupré, Île d'Orléans and Portneuf offer routes showcasing religious heritage, historical monuments, agritourism and the great outdoors. Let's hit the road!
6 Routes
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Old Québec Walking Tour
Old Québec, the only walled city north of Mexico, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It constitutes the historical core of Québec City, where the Old City’s past is everywhere you turn.
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Parliament Hill Tour
Parliament Hill is obviously named after the Parliament Building, home of the National Assembly Chamber. This sector also includes other noteworthy attractions, as well as the Saint-Jean and Montcalm neighbourhoods.
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The Route de la Nouvelle-France
This official tourist route connecting Old Québec and Côte-de-Beaupré was mapped out by Monseigneur de Laval and formerly used by the inhabitants of Côte-de-Beaupré to transport food supplies to downtown Québec.
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Île d’Orléans Tour
Five kilometres from Québec City, the island is the largest heritage site of Québec: 18 of the roughly 3600 buildings on the island are designated historical monuments. Long referred to as "Québec City’s garden" with its abundance of fine food products, Île d'Orléans is a perfect destination for agritourism.
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Chemin du Roy
The Chemin du Roy (King's Road) is an official tourist route that begins in Old Québec, presenting New France's history and rich heritage by passing through three regions: Québec, Mauricie and Lanaudière.
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Quebec City Food Tour
Feast on local flavours along The Gourmet Route. A real treat for the senses, the route is a network of fifty-odd agribusinesses in the greater Québec City area.
3 Podcasts
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Podcast
Beauport Heritage Site
Beauport is an heritage site with a real town and country appeal. From Montmorency Falls Park, an authentic Québec City landmark, to Maison Girardin, an emblematic house of the borough’s rich history, there is a lot to see in the area.
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Podcast
Charlesbourg Heritage Site
The heritage site of Charlesbourg is noted for its unique star-shaped road pattern. Trait-Carré in the heart of the borough takes visitors on a trip through time with its historic architecture. Cor...
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Podcast
Sainte-Foy—Sillery Heritage Site
The heritage site of Sainte-Foy—Sillery is bordered by the mighty St. Lawrence River. Promenade Samuel-De Champlain is a magnificent place to enjoy a walk by the water, while the view from Saint-Mi...
