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The 6 Best Things to Do in Québec City
Walled old town, French charm, and cobblestone lanes
Québec City feels like a slice of Europe in North America — a walled old town of cobblestones and copper roofs, French cuisine, and a grand château hotel above the St. Lawrence.
BEST TIME
June–October (and winter for the Carnival)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$800–$1,700 per person for a long weekend
6 best things to do in Québec City
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Old Québec and the city walls
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Dufferin Terrace boardwalk
How to fit it into a day
Old Québec and the city walls
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: château frontenac.
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LOCAL TIP
It’s the only walled city north of Mexico — just wander the old town on foot.
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