My husband and I will be spending 1
week in quebec first week of July,
I would like to know what other cities are close by or worth the drive from there. please point out
some popular attractions or things to do outside of Quebec city?

A whole week in the city of Quebec itself would be more than enough, at least it was for me.

Interesting cities near there? Perhaps Montreal. It is a much! larger city and would be worth several days itself.

If you want to save Montreal for a "stand alone" visit, I can make a few suggestions for the area northeast of Quebec City.

On the other side of the St. Lawrence River, some of the settlements along the north shore of the Gaspe Peninsula are interesting.
The Gaspé however is a major entity within itself and could become a destination of its own.

Just outside of Quebec City we found Chutes Montmorency to be very worthwhile. We spent about 2.5 hours there viewing the falls and walking the trails. The bridge that crosses the river directly above the falls provides a view that is in a class by itself. It is, however, no place for those with acrophobia because you are standing seemingly suspended in mid air while looking directly down to the plunge basin.
I was thrilled by the view; others could be terrified.

Île d'Orléans is a very nice island to visit with many attractions to take in. I suggest finding a place to stay there and drive to Quebec rather than the other way around.

We also drove to the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of the famed churches in the area.

Tadoussac is small, but many whale watching cruises set out from there. I don't know that much about whale watching, so I don't know if July is a good time or a bad time.

If not good for whales, then I suggest a cruise on the fjord of
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park.
If good for whales, I suggest doing both - whales and Saguenay.

Surely some of the other posters will have a longer list of places to visit.

I cannot leave without a plug for the restaurant known as Louis Hebert. I had the best scallops there I have ever eaten anywhere.
I usually am disappointed and often feel that the chef or the mundane cook should not have been allowed to have scallops to ruin. The chef at Louis Hebert knew exactly what to do and he (or she) did it to perfection. When I find a delicious treat like that I am very appreciative!!

Hi elaine,

I agree that Montreal and Quebec City make a perfect pair for a one week trip to the area. In Montreal you can enjoy the hussle and bussle of a vibrant, energetic and culturally interesting city, and in Quebec city you can enjoy the quaint, romantic and old world vibe. Personally I wouldn't want to spend an entire week in Quebec city, however different people prefer different things. I would definitely do the Quebec/Montreal duo!

Layla

Thank you very much for all your
ideas. We will be traveling by
motorhome and already have reservations at campping Turmel,
Chateau-Richer never having been in this area. I hope we made a good choice. elaine

I cannot help you on the campgrounds.
By bringing this thread back up I am hoping you get a few more replies with additional ideas.

My experience is limited so I cannot really add to what I have said.

I will say this, however, Chutes Montmorency is a high, very lovely waterfall. The view from the pedestrian bridge is unlike any I have ever experienced. I stood directly above the falls and looked straight down to the plunge basin. It was for me a thrilling, unforgettable sight.

As I cautioned above, a person with a fear of heights would be affected adversely.