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What to See in the Québec Region
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Location Map of Quebec Region
Quebec Region
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Québec Basilica-Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, Sainte-Anne Canyon, Château Frontenac, the Citadelle, Québec Parliament Building, Orléans Island, Museum of Civilization, Artillery Park, Montmorency Falls Park, Plains of Abraham Park, Jacques-Cartier National Park, Youville Square, Royal Square, Governors' Promenade, Petit-Champlain Street, Trésor Street, Saint-Jean Street, Dufferin Terrace, Wendake.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Québec region includes one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List:
Old Québec (1985)
This district of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its rich history and European charm. It offers numerous historic sites, museums, restaurants, cafés, and a vibrant nightlife.
This district of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its rich history and European charm. It offers numerous historic sites, museums, restaurants, cafés, and a vibrant nightlife.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Côte-de-Beaupré
This municipality is home to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a major pilgrimage site. It also features several "économusées", a key ornithological site, and numerous small waterfalls and gorges.
This municipality is home to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a major pilgrimage site. It also features several "économusées", a key ornithological site, and numerous small waterfalls and gorges.
Orléans Island
This island is located near the city of Quebec. It features over 600 historic buildings, numerous artisans, and farm stands.
This island is located near the city of Quebec. It features over 600 historic buildings, numerous artisans, and farm stands.
Battlefields Park
Commonly known as the Plains of Abraham, this national historic park is where the battles between the English and French armies took place between 1759 and 1760.
Commonly known as the Plains of Abraham, this national historic park is where the battles between the English and French armies took place between 1759 and 1760.
Portneuf
This regional municipality is known for its charming villages such as Neuville, Cap-Santé, and Deschambault-Grondines, as well as its cheese dairies. Additionally, a wide range of recreational activities can be enjoyed here.
This regional municipality is known for its charming villages such as Neuville, Cap-Santé, and Deschambault-Grondines, as well as its cheese dairies. Additionally, a wide range of recreational activities can be enjoyed here.
Quebec City
With its UNESCO-listed old quarter and lively atmosphere, it’s the most interesting and popular city in the province for visitors.
With its UNESCO-listed old quarter and lively atmosphere, it’s the most interesting and popular city in the province for visitors.
Wendake
This is the only Huron-Wendat community in Canada. Must-see attractions: the First Nations Hotel-Museum, the Huron-Wendat Museum, and the traditional Huron site.
This is the only Huron-Wendat community in Canada. Must-see attractions: the First Nations Hotel-Museum, the Huron-Wendat Museum, and the traditional Huron site.
Natural Heritage
Sainte-Anne Canyon
A stunning 74-metre waterfall and hiking trails in a narrow gorge crossed by three pedestrian bridges.
A stunning 74-metre waterfall and hiking trails in a narrow gorge crossed by three pedestrian bridges.
Montmorency Falls Park
This is one of Quebec’s most famous sites, featuring a spectacular 83-metre waterfall that transforms into a wall of ice in winter, which some climbers scale.
This is one of Quebec’s most famous sites, featuring a spectacular 83-metre waterfall that transforms into a wall of ice in winter, which some climbers scale.
Jacques-Cartier National Park
Located in a lovely glacial valley just a few dozen kilometres from Quebec City, the area is popular for hiking in all seasons and kayaking down the river.
Located in a lovely glacial valley just a few dozen kilometres from Quebec City, the area is popular for hiking in all seasons and kayaking down the river.
Must-see & highly recommended
Quebec City
★★★★ With its UNESCO-listed old quarter and lively atmosphere, it’s the most interesting and popular city in the province for visitors.
Old Québec
★★★★ This district of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its rich history and European charm. It offers numerous historic…
Recommended
Montmorency Falls Park
★★★ This is one of Quebec’s most famous sites, featuring a spectacular 83-metre waterfall that transforms into a wall of ice in winter…
Worth a look / Other
Sainte-Anne Canyon
★★ A stunning 74-metre waterfall and hiking trails in a narrow gorge crossed by three pedestrian bridges.
Côte-de-Beaupré
★★ This municipality is home to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a major pilgrimage site. It also features several "économusées", a…
Orléans Island
★★ This island is located near the city of Quebec. It features over 600 historic buildings, numerous artisans, and farm stands.
Battlefields Park
★★ Commonly known as the Plains of Abraham, this national historic park is where the battles between the English and French armies took place…
Jacques-Cartier National Park
★★ Located in a lovely glacial valley just a few dozen kilometres from Quebec City, the area is popular for hiking in all seasons and kayaking…
Wendake
★★ This is the only Huron-Wendat community in Canada. Must-see attractions: the First Nations Hotel-Museum, the Huron-Wendat Museum, and the…
Portneuf
★ This regional municipality is known for its charming villages such as Neuville, Cap-Santé, and Deschambault-Grondines, as well as its…