Quebec City, Quebec Attractions
Ch?teau
Frontenac
1 rue des Carri?res
Far more than merely a hotel, this towering castle is Quebec City?s most
celebrated landmark. The Frontenac was completed in 1925 with the unique
addition of a 20 story central tower.
There are a handful of hotels in the world that transcend the function of mere
hostelries and become an essential part of the history and fabric of their
respective cities . . . hotels such as The Savoy in London, The Georges Cinq in
Paris, the Plaza in New York City, The Negresco in Nice and The Ch?teau
Frontenac in Qu?bec.
Arts and Entertainment
Elvis Story
Located in Old Quebec
418-694-4444
Call for additional information and schedule
This rollicking chronicle of Elvis Presley's runs at Quebec City's Le Capit?le
theatre, and audiences show no sign of tiring of the now infamous production.
Hear all of the King's most famous numbers during the biographical drama,
including a show-stopping medley of "Blue Suede Shoes," "Shake,
Rattle and Roll" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
Grande Th??tre de Qu?bec
269 blvd. Ren?-L?vesque Est.
Montcalm/St-Sacrement
418-643-8131/646-0609
Call for additional information and schedule
Quebec City's modern theatre stands in stark contrast to the venerable beauty of
the Palais Montcalm, which it effectively replaced. Built in the mid-1960s, the
home of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and l'Opera de Quebec does have its own
charm, however. The Salle Louis-Frechette seats 1,875 in a classic four-tier
arrangement, while the Salle Octave-Cremazie is a more intimate option at 506
seats. With a huge annual program befitting a first-class, multi-use facility,
any visitor with an interest in the arts is likely to find himself, enjoyably,
at the Grand.
Jardin zoologique du Qu?bec and Parc Aquarium
du Qu?bec
Parc Aquarium du Qu?bec: Visit the spectacular and captivating world
of the new Parc Aquarium du Qu?bec. Some 3,500 fish specimens are waiting for
you.
For information: (418) 659-5264 or 1(866) 659-5264
Jardin zoologique du Qu?bec: Experience the Jardin
zoologique du Qu?bec, a garden of plants and animals home to over 750 specimens
of 300 different species including bears, wildcats, primates, and birds of prey.
the DuBerger River runs through the park
For information: (418) 622-0313 or 1(888) 622-0312
Visit the Parc Aquarium du
Qu?bec and Jardin zoologique du Qu?bec website
Quebec Opera
1220 avenue Tach?
Qu?bec, QC G1R 3B4
418-529-4142
Performances held at the Grand Theatre de Quebec
Call for performance schedule
Quebec Symphony Orchestra
Location: Montcalm/St-Sacrement
418-646-8486
Season runs September ? May, call for schedule
Boasting a remarkable amount of musical talent for a city of Quebec's size, this
top-notch orchestra delivers a full program of concerts and events.
Theatre de la Bordee
Located in Old Quebec
418-694-9721
Call for additional information and schedule
One of a surprising number of small independent theatre companies in Quebec
City, this venerable organization mounts four productions annually.
Theatre Periscope
Located in Montcalm/St-Sacrement
418-648-9989
Call for additional information and schedule
Situated at the creative forefront of Quebec theatre, the Periscope also
sponsors public discussion sessions with respect to their program and art in
general.
Theatre du Trident
Located in Montcalm/St-Sacrement
418-643-5873
Call for additional information and schedule
One of Quebec City's premier theatre companies, staging plays from Quebec and
around the world.
Valcartier Village
Located just a 30-minute drive from the city centre, Valcartier Vacation Village
offers activities all year round. In the summertime, it becomes Quebec's largest
water park with more than 25 water slides to visitors of all ages, a wave
pool, acrobatic diving shows and much more. It is the home of the Everest, North
America's highest accelerating water slide. In the wintertime, it is the place
to be for snow rafting, cross country skiing, ice skating and sleigh rides.
For more information call toll-free at: 1 (800) 3-VILLAGE.
Visit the Valcartier
Village website
Museums & Art
Galleries
Choco-Mus?e ?rico
Learn the origin and history of the cocoa, from the time of the Mayas
to today. Discover more than one hundred objects which report the history of the
chocolate.
For information: (418) 524-2122
Visit the Choco-Mus?e
?rico website
A Flair for Flavor
A true experience, the Gourmet Route is also a discovery network of
traditional companies for the area of Quebec-Charlevoix. They will welcome you
in true and genuine spots to enable you to see, listen to, taste, touch and feel
the flavors and know-how of their art.
Visit the A Flair for
Flavor website
Mus?e de Qu?bec (Qu?bec Museum)
1 av. Wolfe-Montcalm
418-643-2150.
Showcasing more than 20,000 traditional and contemporary pieces of Qu?bec art,
the Quebec Museum is a must see. An interesting feature of the museum is
the incorporation of a newly renovated building ? this building, however was
once a functioning prison that is said to date back to 1867.
Mus?e national des beaux-arts du Qu?bec
The Mus?e national des beaux-arts du Qu?bec invites you to discover
his collection specialized in Qu?b?cois art. the museum presents a complete
range of various techniques: painting, sculpture, drawing, print, photography,
decorative arts and design.
For information: (418) 643-2150 or 1(866) 220-2150
Visit the Mus?e national
des beaux-arts du Qu?bec website
Mus?e de la civilization and Mus?e de l'Am?rique
fran?aise
85 rue Dalhousie
The Mus?e de la civilization is located in the heart of an historic
district on the foot of a cliff and close to Place-Royal, the site of the
foundation of French America. The museum designed by architect Moshe Safdie, is
lined with a limestone and glass facade that has been made in order for the
structure to creatively blend into the surrounding landscape and tells the story
of Quebec?s culture and its people
For information: (418) 643-2158 or 1(866) 710-8031
The Mus?e de l'Am?rique fran?aise is the oldest museum in Canada.
Its first collection of scientific instruments intended for educational purposes
dates back to 1806.
For information: (418) 692-2843
Visit the Mus?e de la
civilization and Mus?e de l'Am?rique fran?aise website
Verrerie La Mailloche
58 rue Sous-le-For
418-694-0445
Catch the sight of a true master at work! The glassblowing
techniques used in this museum are said to be quite ancient ? however the
products tend to be quite modern. Master glassblower Jean Valli?res
gives a demonstrative workshop for visitors.
Sightseeing
The Citadel
Quebec's Citadel is the most impressive fortification built in Canada under
British rule and one of the most popular attractions in the city. Situated atop
Cap-aux-Diamants, this historic site is a unique way to acquaint oneself with
the military history of Quebec City. Designed according to a defense system
developed by a French military engineer, the Citadel is in the shape of a
four-pointed polygon.
For information: (418) 643-7239
Couvent des Ursulines (Ursuline Convent)
18 rue Donnacona.
Founded in 1639 by two French nuns, this is one of the oldest of all girl
schools. Located on the property are the Mus?e des Ursulines and the
Chapelle des Ursulines ? both of which are open to visitors.
Edifice Price (Price Building)
65 rue Ste-Anne.
Known to be the city's first skyscraper, this structure 20story structure was
modeled in the Art Deco style. Built in 1929 it served as the main
headquarters of the Price Brothers Company.
?glise St-Jean- Baptiste
410 rue St-Jean.
418-525-7188
Constructed by the architect Joseph Ferdinand Peachy this church was inspired by
the facade of the ?glise de la Trinit? in Paris. The present church, which
dates to 1884 features 36 stained-glass windows ? each consisting of 30
sections. The impressive sound of the church organ is a final touch in
this majestic monument.
?le d'Orl?ans
Ile d'Orl?ans is an island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River that
features inspiring sceneries of Quebec heritage, located about 20 minutes drive
from the city centre. The Island has 32km length by 8 km. The same bridge
connects the Island to the ground since 1935.
Montcalm Monument
Pl. Montcalm.
This monument was erected as a tribute to Louis-Joseph Montcalm, a general who
won four major battles in North America.
Montmorency Falls
Montmorency falls park is a 83 meters height, which is 30 meters more than the
Niagara falls. Montmorency fall is part of an historic and natural site, one of
the most spectacular in Quebec, offering an extraordinary view on the
St-Lawrence river, Ile d'Orleans and Quebec town.
For information: (418) 663-3330
Parc-de-l'Artillerie
Located close to the Saint-Jean gate, in the heart of Old-Quebec, the
Parc-de-l'Artillerie testifies more than 250 years of history. Since the XVII
century, the park has been the place devoted to the defense of the town of
Quebec.
For information: (418) 648-4205
Parc de l'Esplanade (Esplanade Park)
100 rue St-Louis
418-648-7016
The French began building ramparts along the city's natural cliff as early as
1690 to protect themselves from British invaders. 3 miles of walls
surround this park. Guided tours are offered in the summer.
Parliament Buildings
The H?tel du Parlement was designed by the architect Eugene-?tienne Tach? and
built between 1877 and 1886 on the first national historic site of Quebec. You
are invited to visit the H?tel du Parlement accompanied by experienced and
professional guides.
For information: (418) 643-7239.
Visit the Parliament
Buildings website
Place Royale
Cradle of French America, the historic site of Place-Royal accommodates each
year thousands of visitors. Its picturesque streets are pilot of three centuries
of history.
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupr?
The religious village of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupr? is the portal of entry of
the magnificent Charlevoix county. Nestled between mountains and the St.
Lawrence River, it is the home of the world renowned St-Anne Basilica. Every
year, the village welcomes over 1.5 million visitors and pilgrims.
Shopping
Shopping Centres
Galeries de la Capitale
This shopping center is home to 250 stores, 30 restaurants, IMAX theatre and
Mega amusement park. Following are some of the stores: The Bay, Simons, Sears,
Levi's, FX Lasalle.
For more information, please visit the Galeries
de la Capitale website
Place Laurier
The largest shopping center in Eastern Canada, with over 350 stores including
The Bay, Sears, Gap.
For more information, please visit the Place
Laurier website
Place Ste-Foy
This shopping centre is anchored by Holt Renfrew. It is also home to Birks
Jewellers and Crabtree & Evelyn.
Located in the Terrace and Grand Hall level of Fairmont Le
Ch?teau Frontenac:
- Boutique Fairmont (The Fairmont Store) - A
selection of Fairmont logo items, clothing, decoration and much more.
- Chocolat & Cie - Fine chocolates and
other delicacies.
- Rodrigue B?dard - Clothing, specialty
items and gifts.
- La
Maison Couturier - Furs, leather and accessories
- Coifferie du Ch?teau - Hair and beauty
salon.
- Fleuriste
Dumont - Florist
- Galerie
d'art du Ch?teau - Art Gallery
- Kulik
Art Inuit - Inuit art gallery
- Tabagie du Ch?teau - Accommodation store,
newspapers, magazines.
- Roots
- Canada's World Famous Athletic clothing store
- Pour se souvenir - Souvenir store
- Sieur de Champlain - Fine clothing store
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