Your two and a half to four hour tour of the capital of the Province of Quebec includes the Plains of Abraham, also known as Battlefield Park, the field where the bloody battle which sealed the fate of New France took place between the armies of France and Great Britain in 1759. From atop Cape Diamond, enjoy the breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River, the artery of Quebec. Further inside the park, the beautiful Joan of Arc Gardens offer a restful opportunity to have a look at its 150 species of flowers common to Canada as well as the lovely statue of the heroic “Maid of Orleans”.

While driving along the Grande-Allée, be sure to pick out a restaurant or an outdoor café to return for a drink or a glass of wine later, it’s the hub of Quebec’s nightlife. Just outside the walls and towering above the Grande-Allée is the Quebec Parliament, an excellent example of Second Empire architecture, certainly one of the most majestic buildings in the whole city. Once inside the walls, your guide will point out several of the charming restaurants that line the picturesque streets. The city is not only the political capital of “La Belle Province”, but with the highest number of first-class eating establishments per capita in North America, it is the gastronomic capital as well!

At the center of the Old Town reigns Le Chateau Frontenac, whose striking architecture and location make it Quebec City’s trademark. The Rue du Trésor, with its artists showing their work in this narrow alley, and the baroque Notre-Dame Cathedral-Basilica, are two more sites which are sure to draw you back to this part of town.

On your way to Place Royale, you will see firsthand the steep cliff which divides the Old Town into its upper and lower halves. It is there that Samuel De Champlain founded the city in 1608. Your guide will then lead you on foot through its winding cobblestone streets, past the magnificent Quebeckers’ Fresco, a mural celebrating Quebec’s unique architecture and honouring many of the best-known figures from its history. You’ll also visit the oldest stone church north of Mexico, Notre-Dame des Victoires. Your guide will be happy to show you Quartier Petit Champlain, brimming with wonderful shops, or how to get to any of the numerous museums that dot the city.