The 10 Most Beautiful Spots in the Québec City Area
With all the amazing sights in the Québec City Area, any trip here feels magical. Capture those special moments with pictures you’ll be eager to share with your friends and family.
Here are 10 gorgeous spots in and around Québec City you’ll want to see and share.
- Jeff Frenette Photography
- Francis Gagnon
1Dufferin Terrace
From the Dufferin Terrace, you’ll have a fantastic view of Château Frontenac, the Petit-Champlain District, and the St. Lawrence River. The terrace is set on the side of a hill, so you’ve got some great choices for angles.
- Place Royale, Jeff Frenette Photography
- Francis Gagnon
2Place Royale
As the site of North America’s first permanent settlement, Place Royale is lined with historical buildings, including the sublime Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, built on the ruins of the city's founder's second dwelling.
- Jeff Frenette Photography
- Francis Gagnon
3Petit-Champlain District
The neighbourhood's distinctive charm and architecture will shine through in your photos. Don't miss Rue du Petit-Champlain, dubbed Canada’s prettiest pedestrian street.
- Jeff Frenette Photography
- Société des traversiers
4Québec City–Lévis Ferry
As you cross the St. Lawrence River, you’ll have a magnificent unobstructed view of Old Québec dominated by the imposing Château Frontenac.
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- Ville de Québec
5The Walls
Use the stone walls of the fortifications and the different gates leading into the old town to create a frame or backdrop you won’t find anywhere else.
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- Audet Photo
6Citadelle de Québec
From the Citadelle atop Cap Diamant, you’ll have breathtaking views of Château Frontenac, the St. Lawrence River, and the surrounding mountains.
- Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Mathieu Dupuis
- Francis Gagnon
7Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier is home to one of the province’s most gorgeous glacial valleys. The beauty of the scenery, the steep cliffs, and the river running through this awe‑inspiring park will leave you breathless.
- Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, Julie Audet
- Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, Francis Gagnon
8Montmorency Falls
This majestic natural attraction offers a multitude of possibilities for playing with the effects of light on mist. The falls are particularly impressive in the spring.
- Jeff Frenette Photography
- Jeff Frenette Photography
9Île d’Orléans
As one of North America’s oldest agricultural areas, the island’s architectural heritage, bucolic landscapes, and stunning views of the surrounding region will have you in thrall.
- Pikur
10Hôtel de Glace
The only ice hotel in America provides access to a magical world where ice and snow transform into fabulous settings. Every winter, a new theme inspires the architecture of this ephemeral work.