4 Best Sights in Quebec, Canada

Québec legends are the theme for the wood sculptures showcased at this "economuseum," a workshop, gallery, garden, and boutique. Visitors may watch and interact with artisans at work and spend anywhere from a few hours to a full day enjoying the unique experience provided here. The grounds are ideal for strolling, picnicking, and discovering the fascinating characters of Québec's history and culture that have inspired the artists at this charming atelier, off the beaten path but well worth the quick trip from Québec City.

If you need a map of Mont-Royal's extensive hiking trails or want to know about the animals and more than 180 kinds of birds that make their home in the park, the former park keeper's residence is the place to go. It's also a good spot for getting a snack, drink, or souvenir. The pretty little stone house—built in 1858—is the headquarters of Les Amis de la Montagne (The Friends of the Mountain), a non-profit organization that offers various guided walks—including moonlight snowshoe excursions and cross-country ski lessons in winter around the mountain and in nearby areas.  Note that at time of writing, Maison Smith had been closed since December 2024 for an indeterminate period due to renovation work.

The Laurentians are one of the oldest ski regions in North America, and ski buffs will enjoy this little museum tracing the long history of this area with great photos, artifacts, and some interesting models of early ski lifts. It also houses the Temple de la Renomée du Ski (the Ski Hall of Fame).

This museum, housed in an old shipyard, commemorates the days of the St. Lawrence goélettes, the feisty little wooden freighters that were the chief means of transporting goods along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River well into the 1960s. Very large families lived in cramped conditions aboard the boats, some of which are part of the exhibits. To modern eyes, it doesn't look like a comfortable existence, but the folklore of the goélettes, celebrated in poetry, paintings, and song, is part of the region's strong cultural identity.