Guidebook for Québec
Food Scene
Unfortunately, Toast! closed their doors last year ... Yes, it's a little more on the high end side, but when in Quebec, do as the Quebecers do! Enjoy the unique cuisine and great wine list.
Toast
17 Rue du Sault-au-MatelotUnfortunately, Toast! closed their doors last year ... Yes, it's a little more on the high end side, but when in Quebec, do as the Quebecers do! Enjoy the unique cuisine and great wine list.
Bread, pastries and more! Worth the walk - plus you get to see the cool up and coming rue Saint-Joseph!
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Le Croquembouche Boulangerie Patisserie
225 Rue Saint-Joseph EBread, pastries and more! Worth the walk - plus you get to see the cool up and coming rue Saint-Joseph!
My go-to for fresh bread when Le Croquembouche is closed. Plus you can grab a sandwich there too!
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La Boîte à Pain
289 Rue Saint-Joseph EMy go-to for fresh bread when Le Croquembouche is closed. Plus you can grab a sandwich there too!
The market began a re-vitilization in 2019, but Covid has put a dent in re-opening plans... Not sure of the status of the market atm. Do some homework to find out what is up. [Not really a street market - but open year round with the best that Quebec has to offer!]
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Vanhan Quebecin sataman markkinat
160 Quai Saint-AndréThe market began a re-vitilization in 2019, but Covid has put a dent in re-opening plans... Not sure of the status of the market atm. Do some homework to find out what is up. [Not really a street market - but open year round with the best that Quebec has to offer!]
So, as a Greek, I highly recommend this joint! Better than most of the Greek Town places on the Danforth in Toronto, Canada. And that is saying a lot! They do Greek, really good! Le Mezze used to be within walking distance in the Old Port area, but it is worth the trek up the hill to eat here! (that is what all the Greek's say ;)
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Le Mezzé
So, as a Greek, I highly recommend this joint! Better than most of the Greek Town places on the Danforth in Toronto, Canada. And that is saying a lot! They do Greek, really good! Le Mezze used to be within walking distance in the Old Port area, but it is worth the trek up the hill to eat here! (that is what all the Greek's say ;)
I like Pizza. I'm not a connoisseur, but I like the simplicity of a thin crust and some cool toppings. Not cheap, but throw in a nice local beer and this "fast food" works for me! Plus you can do take out!
La Piazzetta Vieux-Port
63 Rue Saint-PaulI like Pizza. I'm not a connoisseur, but I like the simplicity of a thin crust and some cool toppings. Not cheap, but throw in a nice local beer and this "fast food" works for me! Plus you can do take out!
At about 3 pm everyday, as I sit on the terrace at 67a rue Saint Pierre, I smell it. Garlic. Yep, they are roasting garlic next door at Matto. Chances are, that if you like garlic, then you'll like Italian. And, Matto has a great reputation. You can have your garlic, and eat/smell it too!
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Matto
71 Rue Saint-PierreAt about 3 pm everyday, as I sit on the terrace at 67a rue Saint Pierre, I smell it. Garlic. Yep, they are roasting garlic next door at Matto. Chances are, that if you like garlic, then you'll like Italian. And, Matto has a great reputation. You can have your garlic, and eat/smell it too!
Coffee and Cats. Need I say more? You should like both if you go here ...
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Café Félin Ma Langue Aux Chats
307 Rue Saint-PaulCoffee and Cats. Need I say more? You should like both if you go here ...
Just down the street from our condo is one of the affiliated group including Legende & Taniere's three amazing resto's. Simple, organic and great for multi-faceted eaters - vegans through carnivores... save room and have a frozen treat right next door at their dessert spot: Kerrmess...
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Bistro L'Orygine
36 Rue Saint-PierreJust down the street from our condo is one of the affiliated group including Legende & Taniere's three amazing resto's. Simple, organic and great for multi-faceted eaters - vegans through carnivores... save room and have a frozen treat right next door at their dessert spot: Kerrmess...
Essentials
Open 7 days a week from 8 am through to 11 pm (except for holidays).
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Metro Plus Mail St-Roch
860 Boulevard Charest EOpen 7 days a week from 8 am through to 11 pm (except for holidays).
We've been going to Planete Fitness since 2005. A full service gym with hours that can meet anyone's schedule and training needs. And, a great price too! Buy a day pass for $20 or a 10 pass punch card for $100!
Planet Fitness Gym
400 Bd Jean-LesageWe've been going to Planete Fitness since 2005. A full service gym with hours that can meet anyone's schedule and training needs. And, a great price too! Buy a day pass for $20 or a 10 pass punch card for $100!
AKA the liquor store! This SAQ Selection store has everything you might need - including local wines!
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SAQ Sélection
400 Bd Jean-LesageAKA the liquor store! This SAQ Selection store has everything you might need - including local wines!
FOU DU BIO, Epicerie Gourmand: Closest spot to pick up both essentials for a short visit - like cream/milk and yogurt and cheese, fruits and veggies, wine and beer to name a few etc... Plus you can get some specialty items too! Organic, Gourmet and even some ready-to-eat fair as well. It's worth the few steps down the street to visit this little gourmet grocery joint!
20 Rue Saint-Pierre
20 Rue Saint-PierreFOU DU BIO, Epicerie Gourmand: Closest spot to pick up both essentials for a short visit - like cream/milk and yogurt and cheese, fruits and veggies, wine and beer to name a few etc... Plus you can get some specialty items too! Organic, Gourmet and even some ready-to-eat fair as well. It's worth the few steps down the street to visit this little gourmet grocery joint!
Parks & Nature
It's close by, and it is a really cool set of falls and hiking trails. Accessible for most - unless you trek down (and then eventually back up again) the stairs to get you closer to the action.
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Montmorency Falls
It's close by, and it is a really cool set of falls and hiking trails. Accessible for most - unless you trek down (and then eventually back up again) the stairs to get you closer to the action.
Not just a park, but an entire dedicated community showcasing the Wendake Aboriginal Community. The restaurant La Traite is a great look into traditional Canadian fare. A neat "off the beaten path" to explore while in Quebec City!
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Village Des Hurons Wendake Indian Reserve No. 7a
Not just a park, but an entire dedicated community showcasing the Wendake Aboriginal Community. The restaurant La Traite is a great look into traditional Canadian fare. A neat "off the beaten path" to explore while in Quebec City!
Loads of green space, trails and opportunity to chill. Plus, the history of this space is pivotal to the history of Quebec!
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Plains of Abraham
Loads of green space, trails and opportunity to chill. Plus, the history of this space is pivotal to the history of Quebec!
Charlevoix-vuoristo
185 Chem. du MassifThe views and the skiing!
Because you love to ski! Downhill or cross-country. Or, hike. Or, mountain bike. Something for all seasons. Seriously, some great skiing here. And, it is so very close to Quebec City!
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Mont-Sainte-Anne
2000 Boulevard du Beau PréBecause you love to ski! Downhill or cross-country. Or, hike. Or, mountain bike. Something for all seasons. Seriously, some great skiing here. And, it is so very close to Quebec City!
Ok, so if you need to get a workout in, and you don't want to trek to the gym, then get to the Cap-Blanc Stairs and go up (or down) (or up and down) the 398 stairs. You will sweat, your quads will either love you, or hate you, and you will see some cool views of the Saint Lawrence in the process! Have fun!
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Cap-Blanc
Ok, so if you need to get a workout in, and you don't want to trek to the gym, then get to the Cap-Blanc Stairs and go up (or down) (or up and down) the 398 stairs. You will sweat, your quads will either love you, or hate you, and you will see some cool views of the Saint Lawrence in the process! Have fun!
Getting Around
These guys do bike rentals really well! Plus, if you are a cyclist, they offer a full service shop and sales too!
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Cyclo Services
289 Rue Saint-PaulThese guys do bike rentals really well! Plus, if you are a cyclist, they offer a full service shop and sales too!
Who doesn't like a horse and buggy ride? Essential to orient you to Quebec City like no other way - with knowledgeable and friendly drivers who are keen to share both the history and unique story of Quebec.
Calèches Québec
42 Rue D'AuteuilWho doesn't like a horse and buggy ride? Essential to orient you to Quebec City like no other way - with knowledgeable and friendly drivers who are keen to share both the history and unique story of Quebec.
So you don't want to do the hike up Cote de la Montagne road more than once, so don't do it! Instead, take a stroll into Place Royale, and up to 16 Petite Champlain Street to find the entrance of the funicular in the historic House Louis Jolliet and hop in! This "train" links the Upper and Lower Towns on a 45 degree incline track that offers great views, and less effort on your part! Operates between 7:30 am and 11:30 pm (midnight in the summer). Cost is $2.50 one way, per person.
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Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
16 Rue du Petit ChamplainSo you don't want to do the hike up Cote de la Montagne road more than once, so don't do it! Instead, take a stroll into Place Royale, and up to 16 Petite Champlain Street to find the entrance of the funicular in the historic House Louis Jolliet and hop in! This "train" links the Upper and Lower Towns on a 45 degree incline track that offers great views, and less effort on your part! Operates between 7:30 am and 11:30 pm (midnight in the summer). Cost is $2.50 one way, per person.
Arts & Culture
Why not stop in to check out the exhibits of interest? This comprehensive museum houses various collections, multimedia exhibits and more, including the reference exhibition 'This is our story': a discovery of today's aboriginal cultures, their diversity and world views. It's literally across the street! Open 10 am to 5 pm every day through to Labour Day and then Tuesdays through Sundays after that. If you are keen on museums, then be sure to check out the three museum pass that allows you to access other museums in the city too!
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Sivistyksen museo
85 Rue DalhousieWhy not stop in to check out the exhibits of interest? This comprehensive museum houses various collections, multimedia exhibits and more, including the reference exhibition 'This is our story': a discovery of today's aboriginal cultures, their diversity and world views. It's literally across the street! Open 10 am to 5 pm every day through to Labour Day and then Tuesdays through Sundays after that. If you are keen on museums, then be sure to check out the three museum pass that allows you to access other museums in the city too!
Sightseeing
An active military installation and the residence of Canada's Governor General. It's worth taking the official tour of the facility which offers great insight and fabulous views of the city. And, regardless if you are a fan of military museums, or not, this recently re-designed space is worth a walk through. Various tour exist, including night tours, religious tours, the changing of the guard and the noon-day gun salute. May to October 9-5 pm, November to April 10-4 pm.
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La Citadelle de Quebec
Côte de la CitadelleAn active military installation and the residence of Canada's Governor General. It's worth taking the official tour of the facility which offers great insight and fabulous views of the city. And, regardless if you are a fan of military museums, or not, this recently re-designed space is worth a walk through. Various tour exist, including night tours, religious tours, the changing of the guard and the noon-day gun salute. May to October 9-5 pm, November to April 10-4 pm.
Yes, it's likely true. The Chateau Frontenac is perhaps the most photographed hotel in the world. But, don't take my word for it. The hundreds if not thousands of people walking the promenade, listening to buskers or taking in various Parks Canada tours set the stage for your view of both this magnificent architectural building and the equally majestic view of the Saint Lawrence River.
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
1 Rue des CarrièresYes, it's likely true. The Chateau Frontenac is perhaps the most photographed hotel in the world. But, don't take my word for it. The hundreds if not thousands of people walking the promenade, listening to buskers or taking in various Parks Canada tours set the stage for your view of both this magnificent architectural building and the equally majestic view of the Saint Lawrence River.
Stand where Samuel de Champlain stood in 1608 and feel the birth of Quebec happen right beneath your feet! Ok, ok, perhaps a bit melodramatic, but the reality is, that this is where it all went down! A neat spot to sit, have a coffee, pop in the church or shop. You can't come to QC and NOT come here!
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Place Royale
Stand where Samuel de Champlain stood in 1608 and feel the birth of Quebec happen right beneath your feet! Ok, ok, perhaps a bit melodramatic, but the reality is, that this is where it all went down! A neat spot to sit, have a coffee, pop in the church or shop. You can't come to QC and NOT come here!
Both scenic, very scenic (in both summer and winter ) oh, heck, during every season this street has such an incredible fairy tale feel. You've just got to walk it, sit along it and take it all in every which way you can!
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Quartier Petit Champlain
61 Rue du Petit ChamplainBoth scenic, very scenic (in both summer and winter ) oh, heck, during every season this street has such an incredible fairy tale feel. You've just got to walk it, sit along it and take it all in every which way you can!
4.6 km of walls and imposing gates to explore! Very cool. And a neat way to orient yourself to the intricacies of the Upper and Lower Town, the Old Port and how the city has developed around it.
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Artillery Park
2 Rue D'Auteuil4.6 km of walls and imposing gates to explore! Very cool. And a neat way to orient yourself to the intricacies of the Upper and Lower Town, the Old Port and how the city has developed around it.
Fresque du Petit-Champlain
102 Rue du Petit ChamplainOne of two frescoes not to be missed. You've got to see it for yourself!
Join the masses of people walking this street and you will find everything from places to eat, shops to buy "stuff" and more. Walk it in both directions - up toward the Saint-Jean gate (and Place d'Youville where there is always something going on in that square - including the famous ice rink (with skate rentals and maple syrup on snow in the wintertime) and walk it back again!
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Rue Saint-Jean
Rue Saint-JeanJoin the masses of people walking this street and you will find everything from places to eat, shops to buy "stuff" and more. Walk it in both directions - up toward the Saint-Jean gate (and Place d'Youville where there is always something going on in that square - including the famous ice rink (with skate rentals and maple syrup on snow in the wintertime) and walk it back again!
A landmark building and area to walk around, take photos and more. The gardens are ever evolving. If you are a walker, then be sure to head up in the direction of the Parliament Buildings and enjoy this architecture!
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Parliament Building
1045 Rue des ParlementairesA landmark building and area to walk around, take photos and more. The gardens are ever evolving. If you are a walker, then be sure to head up in the direction of the Parliament Buildings and enjoy this architecture!
Yes, it's a church. Some call it a shrine. It might be of interest to you!
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Pyhä Anna de Beauprén pyhäkkö
10018 Ave RoyaleYes, it's a church. Some call it a shrine. It might be of interest to you!
Open from January 4, 2017 through to March 26, 2017 from 10 am through Midnight. And yes, you can grab a drink in the Ice Bar, and even grab a room for an overnight stay on an Ice Bed! Or, if you want, plan your wedding to take place in the Ice Chapel!
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Jäähotelli
2280 Bd ValcartierOpen from January 4, 2017 through to March 26, 2017 from 10 am through Midnight. And yes, you can grab a drink in the Ice Bar, and even grab a room for an overnight stay on an Ice Bed! Or, if you want, plan your wedding to take place in the Ice Chapel!
Drinks & Nightlife
DJ's, Drag Shows and Karaoke. Self-described as boisterous, but, I will let you be the judge. Safe and fun space in QC for all.
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Le Drague Cabaret Club
815 Rue Saint-AugustinDJ's, Drag Shows and Karaoke. Self-described as boisterous, but, I will let you be the judge. Safe and fun space in QC for all.