Quebec City Stories and Tips

Quote: Calling this a museum is a little bit misleading. What you do is go to the convent of the Augustines and you are then taken on a tour of the oldest parts of the building. The Augustines were the nuns who ran the Hotel Dieu,…

Quote: When it comes to things that you can visit free of charge Quebec City has them in abundance. One that we had never done before was to tour the Parliament Building. Check with them to see what time the tours are offered depending on which…

Quote: Louis St. Laurent was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1948 to 1957. He had the house on Grande Allee built in 1913. It was here that he raised his family and in 1973 that he died. Now for most Americans I am sure that…

Quote: In 1803 the British built four Martello Towers as part of the defense of Quebec City. It is a little distressing to realize that who they were defending themselves against was the United States. Today three of the towers still exist and one is open…

Quote: Quebec City is filled with picturesque spots that are just perfect for a picnic or just taking a relaxing break from sightseeing. Even a quick snack becomes a memorable event due to the surroundings. A picnic means food and there are many places…

Quote: Other Things to do.1. Walk on the Rue St Paul. This is in the lower city. If you are an antique lover, or just someone who enjoys nostalgia, then the Rue St. Paul will seem like heaven. You will be tempted not only by…

Quote: One of the best ways to see Quebec is from the St Lawrence River. There are two ways you can do this. 1. Quebec –Levis Ferry runs every half hour from the Old Port of Quebec to Levis. It covers the…

Quote: Quebec is a shopping city. I decided that the best way to pass on my years of experience was to just break it up into areas. I did a very basic four. Are there more than this? Of course but these 4 will give…

Quote: From its base in the Louis Joliette House to its top on the Terrace Dufferin the Quebec Funicular offers a unique view of the St. Lawrence and also the relationship between the upper and lower cities. For $1.50 per person you can take one of…

Quote: Originally named the Island of Bacchus (because of the profusion of wild grape vines) by Jacques Cartier, the modern-day Ile d’Orleans is still very much a farming area. No major development has been allowed to mar its bucolic beauty. The Island, which sits just east of…