Great Itineraries in Québec City

Essential Québec City in a Day

It's best to start your day in Lower Town, which is the earliest site of French civilization in North America, before heading to Upper Town. Stroll along the narrow streets of the Quartier Petit-Champlain, visit the Maison Chevalier, and browse the craft stores and boutiques.

From there, head to Place Royale, making a stop at the Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires and continue on to Terrasse Dufferin. In the afternoon, when the crowds thin out, check out the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec or the Musée de la Civilisation.

Catch a gorgeous sunset on the Plains of Abraham—site of the battle that ended France's colonial dreams in North America and marked the beginning of British rule in Canada—before dining anywhere on rue St-Jean, the best street in the city for restaurants and nightlife.