Adventures In Old Quebec City and Montmorency Falls
400 YEARS OF HISTORY IN QUEBEC CITY
If you can’t travel to Europe but still want that French-inspired architectural charm, then Quebec City should be on your bucket list.
Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, is where you’ll want to spend a lot of your time. We started on the lower end near the St. Lawrence River. There’s something about looking up and seeing the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
We could have wandered all day and discovered something new around every corner. Be sure to catch the Le Quartier Petit Champlain. The iconic umbrellas on rue du Cul-de-Sac.
es drifting from open café doors. A must-have is the Beavertail which is a popular fried dough pastry that is sold in a variety of flavors.
Tourist Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip—the cobblestone streets are beautiful, but not always forgiving on your feet!
DinE Like Royalty at Château Frontenac
For lunch, we were treated to something truly special with lunch inside the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a luxurious hotel that looks like it came out of a fairytale.
We had a table overlooking the St. Lawrence River, and between the gourmet food and the incredible view, it was easy to see why guests pay a premium to stay at this hotel.
After lunch, we had the rest of the afternoon free to explore more of the city. We took a stroll around Quebec City’s main shopping streets, Rue Saint-Joseph. You can either walk the many stairs, or take the famous Faniculair up the cliff face to the top for a view of the St. Lawrence River and Lower Town. The main entrance of the funicular is in Louis Jolliet House, located at 16 rue Petit-Champlain. The upper level entrance is on Dufferin Terrace near the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Montmorency Falls: Power and Beauty Combined
The next day brought a different kind of awe—Montmorency Falls. Towering 272 feet high, these falls are almost 100 feet taller than Niagara, and wow, they did not disappoint. We rode an aerial tram up to the top, which gave us breathtaking views of the surrounding area, and then came the real thrill: walking across the suspension bridge that spans the roaring falls. I’ll admit, it got my heart racing a bit, but the view was worth every step.
Creative Inspiration at the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio
From there, we made our way to the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum, a family-owned gem where we learned about the centuries-old craft of copper embossing. We got to see artisans at work, admire incredible copper artwork, and even create a little piece ourselves to take home—a truly memorable souvenir.