Québec City
Canada
- Safety rating
- 8.7/10
- Best time to visit
- Summer is warm and festive, fall dazzles with foliage, and the famous Winter Carnival lights up February. Old Town is magical under snow.
- Population
- 0.8M
Overview
The walled heart of French Canada feels like a slice of Europe, with cobblestone lanes, ramparts, and the fairy-tale Château Frontenac above the St. Lawrence. Its preserved Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Top attractions
Stroll the Petit-Champlain quarter, walk the Plains of Abraham, admire the Château Frontenac, and visit nearby Montmorency Falls.
Getting around
Compact Old Québec is best explored on foot, with a funicular linking the upper and lower towns. RTC buses reach outer areas.