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Vue de la porte Saint-Jean en hiver

12 Historical Gems You Should Not Miss in Old Québec

Venture off the beaten track and explore these hidden treasures that you might not find on your own.

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The Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church, illuminated in the evening, at Place-Royale, in the Petit-Champlain district, in winter.

14 Historic Places That Bring Québec City's Key Moments to Life

Relive the city’s captivating history by visiting these attractions.

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Activities to Explore

  • Site Traditionnel Huron Onhoüa Chetek8e

    Aboriginal Tourism

  • Fatbike dans le Vieux-Québec

    Bike Tours

  • Tourny fountain with a tourist bus

    Bus Tours

  • Tour in Old Québec with a traditional character

    Guided Walking Tours and Theme Tours

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    Historical Sites

  • A young girl looks through a display case in an exhibition at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.

    Museums and Interpretation Centres

  • The interior of the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

    Religious Sites

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A couple takes a walk in the evening during the holiday season on rue du Petit-Champlain, covered with snow and decorated with illuminated trees.
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