Things to do in Québec City? Must-see
Activities, restaurants and our favorites
Activities
Stay just 1.3 km (a 15-minute walk) from Old Québec and enjoy a prime location to explore the city and its surroundings. Around 77 St-Vallier, you’ll find renowned restaurants, lively cafés, and cultural attractions just steps away, in the heart of the vibrant Saint-Roch district.
Whether you prefer discovering Québec City on foot or heading out for scenic drives less than two hours away, our curated recommendations will help you plan a memorable and well-balanced stay.
Browse the official Destination Québec Cité magazine to help plan your visit. A printed copy is available in each of our apartments!
♥: Our favorites
√ : Partners' offers - Exclusive advantages for our customers
Things to Do in Québec City on Foot
1.3 km from Old Québec
Frontenac Castle ♥
Dufferin Terrace
Plains of Abraham (ideal for a picnic)
Parliament
Citadel
National Museum des beaux-arts of Quebec
Museum of Civilization
Armory
Old Quebec Tours (red bus) ♥
Quebec / Levis ferry ♥
Cruise on the Louis-Joliette
Walk in Petit-Champlain
Skating at the Carré d'Youville
Quebec Observatory ♥
Quebec Summer Festival (July) ♥
Quebec Winter Carnival (February)
Walk on Grande-Allée and Cartier Avenues
Bike or fat-bike tour with Cyclo Services ♥ √
Things to Do Near Québec City by Car
Less Than a 2-Hour Drive Away
A day in Baie-St-Paul (Charlevoix) ♥
Île d'Orléans (local products)
Montmorency Falls ♥
The Grand Marché de Québec (local market)
Wendake (Huron - Wendat Nation)
Dog sledding
Sugar Shack (Spring) ♥
Ski day
Jacques-Cartier National Park
Saint Anne-de-Beaupré Sanctuary
Valcartier Holiday Village
Ice Hotel
Aquarium of Quebec
Where to eat?
©: Feeling more casual and relaxed
★: Suit up !
↵: How about take-out?
♥: Our favorites
√ : Partner offers: Exclusive advantages for our customers
BASSE-VILLE
ST-ROCH (less than 1km away)
Nina pizza Napolitaine ♥ √ © ↵
Maelström (Café) √ ©
Le Clocher Penché ★
La Cuisine ♥ ©
Bati Bassac © ↵
JJaques ★
Tora-Ya Ramen © ↵
La Galette Libanaise © ↵
Le Battuto (réservation obligatoire) ★
Le Melba (réservation obligatoire) ♥ ★
PETIT CHAMPLAIN
Café du Monde (Voir) ©★
Louise Taverne ©★
L'Échaudé ★
Bistro L'Orygine ★
L'Antiquaire (Petit déjeuner traditionnel) ©
HAUTE-VILLE
CARTIER STREET
Bistro B ♥ ★
Metropolitain (sushi) ★
The Mezzé © ★
GRANDE-ALLÉE AVENUE
Ciel Bistro-Bar (incredible view) ★
ST-JEAN-BAPTISTE
La Buvette Scott (Scott Street) ♥ ©★
The Microbrasserie Project (St-Jean Street) ©
LIMOILOU: 3rd AVENUE
Cinderella ©★
The Hideout ♥ ★
Arvi (reservation required) ★
OLD QUEBEC
SAINT-JEAN STREET
At Boulay Bistro Boreal ★
The Bedeau ★
ST-LOUIS ROAD
Restaurant Le Clan (Des Jardins Street) ★
Bistro Le SAM (Château Frontenac) ★