Streets squares and districts to visit Quebec

Located rue Saint-Denis, between Sherbrooke Street and Rue des Pins, this is the rendezvous of young people in summer. It is not as "well" attended that in the past century and local residents complain about this noisy wildlife. Created in 1876 at the location of a reservoir, this shaded square surrounded by beautiful, colourful Victorian mansions made the delights of the elegant society and the French Canadian bourgeois elite. Since the 1970 s, artists, writers, musicians have been home to the sector, which has experienced a renewed life since the creation of the Université du Québec à Montréal, rue Saint-Denis.

At the foot of the Château Frontenac, a long and wide terrace of wind-washed boards overlooking the St. Lawrence. It offers magnificent views of the Lower Town and the river.

One of these places not to be missed, where you feel authentically the breath of history. It was originally the garden of Champlain. When the city developed, the place became one of the most animated markets.

This green square is dominated by the imposing mass of the Château Frontenac. A fountain with a neo-Gothic sculpture occupies the centre. Later, a monument to the glory of Champlain, the founder of Quebec City. It was on this site that Champlain built, in 1620, Fort Saint-Louis, where he died in 1635.

It connects the harbour park with Champlain Park, a square with ponds and trees framed by the state-of-the-art concrete structures of the cultural center and City Hall. The Maison de la culture, built in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of Canadian Confederation, houses a theater, a library and an art gallery. Across the square stands the cathedral with its copper-clad bell tower, a Gothic-inspired monument with Westminster elements.

The walk along the St. Lawrence River offers magnificent views of the river, the port and the Laviolette bridge. It is also the place of departure and arrival of cruise ships.

The tourist office offers various itineraries to discover public works of art, architecture and heritage districts. Among these, the Vieux Saint-Patrice is to be discovered. Once a holiday destination for personalities from the political world, it hosts some fifty summer villas, all very well preserved and of great architectural richness. The tours are available in digital format and there is even a georally to discover the first districts of the city (device available at the tourist office).

This narrow strip of land, located between the Canadian Shield and the North shore of the St. Lawrence, extends east of Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul, where the Charlevoix coast itself begins. It was in view of the green meadows bordering the river that Jacques Cartier said: " What a beautiful meadow! ", hence the origin of the name. This is where, on these fertile lands, Champlain was building its first farm and the settlers established themselves from 1630.

The region, entirely dedicated to the mother of the Virgin, is famous for her pilgrimage to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Mount Sainte-Anne, the most popular winter sports station of Quebecers, and for the beautiful falls of St. Anne Canyon.

This large avenue, which leaves the Saint-Louis gate, in the extension of Saint Louis street, is called the Champs-Elysées in Québec City. It is a succession of offices, shops, hotels, restaurants and coffee terraces where nightlife is taking place.

Following the Véloroute des Bleuets which belt Lake Saint-Jean, you will discover the lake and its region in a sporty and original way. The 256 km tour runs through the lake, passing around villages and picturesque villages. It provides access to Pointe-Taillon National Park, water points and numerous sights and attractions. For information on the services available through La Véloroute or to rest, stop at one of the three Cycling Houses (Alma, Roberval and Dolbeau-Mistassini). Notice to Hikers: You are welcome on the Véloroute!

At the top of the parish Saint Francis. Everyone knows it. You have to get down by car to discover a great vantage point. But beware in winter!