Things to Do in Vieux-Quebec, Quebec City

Cobblestone streets and 17th- and 18th-century buildings, showcasing French colonial architecture. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it includes landmarks like the Château Frontenac and offers a glimpse of life in a fortified city.

  • Dufferin TerraceHistoric Landmark
  • Place Royale and Notre-Dame-des-VictoiresFamous Catholic Church
  • The CitadelleCastle Museum

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Vieux-Quebec in Quebec City

Top things to do in Vieux-Quebec

  • Dufferin Terrace

    Dufferin Terrace

    4.8 · 2.4k
    Historic Landmark

    Built in 1859, this long, popular terrace overlooking the river also offers scenic city views.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Place Royale and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

    Place Royale and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

    4.6 · 582
    Famous Catholic Church

    Stone church dedicated to St. Genevieve, dating to 1688 & rebuilt in 1763 after the Siege of Quebec.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
  • The Citadelle

    The Citadelle

    4.6 · 9.5k
    Castle Museum

    Complex featuring a long-standing active fort, plus a museum & changing of the guard ceremonies.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Quartier Petit Champlain

    Quartier Petit Champlain

    4.7 · 7.5k
    Shopping District

    Cooperative-owned shopping quarter with independent boutiques, galleries, restaurants & a theatre.

  • Musée de la civilisation

    Musée de la civilisation

    4.5 · 8.8k
    Museum

    Exhibits on ancient & current world societies, including First Nations, New France & modern Quebec.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Fortifications and city gates

    Fortifications and city gates

    Historic Landmark

    Built in 1939–1940, this grand fortification entrance features night lighting & views from the top.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Morrin Centre

    Morrin Centre

    4.6 · 649
    Bookstore

    This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec

    Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec

    4.7 · 4.5k
    Cathedral

    Dating to 1647, this opulent church has been rebuilt a few times & features a historic crypt.

    Mon–Wed
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Thu–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Librairie Pantoute (Vieux-Québec)

    Librairie Pantoute (Vieux-Québec)

    4.7 · 778
    Bookstore

    Founded in 1972, this local chain has a selection of over 70,000 titles to choose from.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Vieux-Quebec

  • Légende

    Légende

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· CA$100+

    In a contemporary setting characterized by clean lines, Elliot Beaudoin—once a finalist of TV's Les Chefs! and former associate of the restaurant Tanière³ —serves up a cuisine that is rooted in Québec's terroirs.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9 PM
  • Restaurant Tanière³

    Restaurant Tanière³

    Michelin ★★
    Fine Dining· CA$100+

    This "den" (tanière) has, beneath its ancestral vaults, a series of four rooms, one of which affords views of the brigade at work, plus a counter surrounding the open kitchen.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    5 PM – 9:15 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 9:15 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9:15 PM
  • Laurie Raphaël, Quebec City

    Laurie Raphaël, Quebec City

    Michelin
    Restaurant· CA$100+

    Located in Old Québec, alongside the Old Port, this restaurant exudes an elegant contemporary style thanks to a palette of beige tones, bubble-shaped pendant lights, and leather-covered tables.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5:30 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Chez Boulay-bistro boréal

    Chez Boulay-bistro boréal

    4.7 · 4.6k
    Bistro· $$$

    This restaurant is run by chefs Jean-Luc Boulay – a judge on Canadian TV show Les Chefs!) – and Arnaud Marchand, who showcase boreal cuisine through produce and spices from the terroir.

    Mon
    5 PM – 9:45 PM
    Tue–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:45 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:45 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:45 PM
  • Restaurant Le Clan

    Restaurant Le Clan

    4.8 · 1.8k
    Restaurant· CA$100+

    Catalan chef Stéphane Modat has set up shop in this historical house in Old Québec.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Bar Ste-Angèle

    Bar Ste-Angèle

    4.7 · 719
    Live Music· CA$10–20

    Warm, wood-clad lounge offering live jazz performances alongside beer, wine & cocktails.

    Every day
    8 PM – 3 AM
  • Restaurant La Buche

    Restaurant La Buche

    4.5 · 9.3k
    Breakfast· CA$20–40

    Sugar shack serving Quebecois cuisine & cocktails in a rustic, funky space with stone walls.

    Mon–Wed
    8 AM – 9:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 9:30 PM

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Map of Vieux-Quebec with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Dufferin Terrace
  2. 2Place Royale and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
  3. 3The Citadelle
  4. 4Quartier Petit Champlain
  5. 5Musée de la civilisation
  6. 6Fortifications and city gates
  7. 7Morrin Centre
  8. 8Légende
  9. 9Restaurant Tanière³
  10. 10Laurie Raphaël, Quebec City

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