Quebec City deserves at least two or three days, but some of the region’s most memorable landscapes lie beyond the city walls. Within a few hours, you can reach waterfalls, islands, mountain villages, national parks and some of the prettiest roads along the St. Lawrence River. The best day trips from Quebec City include Île…
If you have 2 days in Quebec City, you have enough time to explore Old Quebec, visit Montmorency Falls and experience a little of the countryside surrounding the city without racing from one attraction to the next. I live in Quebec City, and I designed this itinerary to follow a logical route. Day one takes…
If you’re visiting Quebec City in winter, you don’t have to choose between a city trip and a ski vacation. Several ski resorts are close enough for an easy day trip, while bigger mountains like Le Massif and Massif du Sud are worth the longer drive. The five best options are Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif de…
Quebec City is famous for its cobblestone streets, Château Frontenac and historic Old Quebec. I live near Quebec City and have explored it throughout the year, from long summer evenings along the St. Lawrence River to snowy winter days. Some of my favourite places aren’t the attractions that appear on every Quebec City itinerary. This…