Grand Exploration Of Quebec

Experience the very best of Quebec City and the surrounding countryside by seeing its most impressive landmarks. You will gain an historical perspective at attractions such as the Plains of Abraham battleground, where explorer Samuel de Champlain built a fort in 1620. You will learn even more about the early history of Quebec City at Place-Royale, a square that was pivotal in its founding. For a closer look at the countryside, you will drive out of town to St-Anne-de-Beaupré, a basilica that has been a pilgrimage site for more than 350 years. Continuing on, you will make your way to Montmorency Falls, where you will experience the glorious natural beauty of the cascade as it thunders into the St. Lawrence River.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Pass key landmarks such as the Plains of Abraham battleground and a fort built in 1620.
• Meander through the square at the heart of the area where Quebec City was founded.
• Enjoy view of the iconic Château Frontenac hotel from Place Royale.
• Drive into the idyllic countryside and watch thundering Montmorency Falls.
• Explore the St-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, a centuries-old pilgrimage site.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.