Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Quebec City

"Château Frontenac frames the skyline, perched high on a cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River. If the hotel’s famous walls could talk, they’d whisper secrets of royalty, celebrities and politicians. Staying here is a luxurious date night idea that fuels love with lavish decor, spa treatments and views to take your breath away."

"More than a hotel, the iconic Frontenac is Québec City's most enduring symbol. Its 611 rooms come in a dozen-plus categories. The coveted river-view rooms – beg, borrow or steal room 1001 – range in price from..."

"This grand and historic hotel may be out of some visitors' price range, but you can still download the self-guided tour app to learn about the history of the beautiful building."

"Après un long voyage éprouvant, vous posez le pied sur une île isolée du Pacifique Sud. Malgré la chaleur et l’humidité accablantes, vous vous aventurez dans la jungle pour croquer la beauté d’une fleur, le motif complexe des ailes d’un papillon ou le plumage vif d’un oiseau récemment découvert. Bien avant l’invention de la photographie, tel était le travail des artistes d’expédition embauchés pour illustrer des douzaines et des douzaines de spécimens avant qu’ils se fanent, meurent ou soient détruits par les insectes."

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"The 4 buildings making up this museum complex sit where history was made on the Plains of Abraham in the Upper Town of Old Québec. The museum is home to over 40,000 works, the largest collection of art from Québec. Discover artists from Québec and abroad, a remarkable variety of old masterpieces and modern art, and the Family Gallery with exhibits and workshops for everyone."

"Citadelle of Québec, North America’s largest bastion let’s you appreciate an astonishing view over Saint-Lawrence river. Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec, an excellent art museum, one of the most interesting in the region. Go discover french colony paintings, as well as Québecois abstract art."

"The Citadel of Quebec is the largest fortress in North America still occupied by troops. It’s Canada’s oldest military building dating back to the 1600s. The Citadel is a must-see for anyone interested in the military history of Quebec City."

"Notre- Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral was built-in 1647 under the French Regime. It has been expanded, bombarded, burnt to the ground, rebuilt in 1925 and designated as a national historic. It is the final resting place of four New France governors and the bishops of the Quebec City diocese."

"A couple of blocks from the Cathedral, you’ll find City Hall Park, a nice urban green space, which contains some fountains and this striking piece of modern art. Address: The art is at the corner of rue Pierre-Olivier Chauveau and rue Sainte-Anne"

"Quebec City’s staple Irish pub serves more than just beer: it’s quite the whiskey destination with regular tastings offered either by the distillers themselves or the very knowledgeable, friendly staff. See also: the charming private terrasse."

"It is the authentic Irish pub in Quebec, a real institution. You can easily savor whiskeys and scotches both rare and unique, a wide selection of Quebec, Canadian, Irish and imported beers. 789 Côte Sainte-Geneviéve Website"

"Le Don is stylish, decorated with local artist Berko’s street-style graphics and chic, velvety banquettes. With chef Anne-Marie Grenier’s seasonally inspired dishes, heartwarming soups, and finger-licking deserts, you won’t miss the meat."

"The hospital houses a museum featuring a rich collection of invaluable treasures from the 17th and 18th centuries including sculptures by the artist Levasseur. It also features a permanent exhibit of ethnological and art works as well as familiar and medical objects recounting the history of the hospital, the first in North America north of Mexico. Furniture, paintings, tins, coppers, gold and silver art, waxes, embroidery, household objects, and more have been gathered over a period of three and a half centuries."

"I hate steps and as I soon discovered there is no shortage of hills and steps here in Old Quebec City – at least these steps are pretty. This outdoor staircase, dates back to 1635, a few years prior to the death of Samuel de Champlain, (the city’s founder) and they are the oldest in Quebec City. In 1895, the old wooden staircase was replaced by one made of steel and the current staircase was built in 1968."

"Breakneck Stairs, so-called because of the steep incline, links Upper Town near the Château Frontenac to rue du Petit Champlain in Lower Town. Built in 1635, it’s the city’s oldest stairway. The challenge here is to avoid the crowds."

"Built in 1688 on the L'Abitation (where Québec City was founded), Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is named for two events: the French military victory over troops led by the English Admiral Phipps in 1690, and the defeat of Admiral Walker’s fleet 21 years later. The church was rebuilt twice after burning down during the bombings of 1759. Inside, an ex-voto forms a scaled-down model of the Brézé, the ship that brought the Marquis de Tracy and soldiers from the Carignan Regiment to New France in 1664."

"Built on the remains of the second "habitation" of the founder of the city, it is the oldest stone church in Canada. Almost destroyed in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, it was completely restored in 1816. Today, it remains an emblem of Old Québec."

"Located near the St. Lawrence River, in the Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge area, the Bois-de-Coulonge Park is a magical place to discover. Each year, the planting of thousands of flowers makes it a refreshing natural space. In addition to its impressive horticultural development, it offers an arboretum, walking trails, a playground for children and stunning views of the river."

"Bordering the Sillery bluffs, Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge is one of Québec’s most unique parks. Its layout is influenced by the city’s French and English regimes and by many members of royalty. A number of buildings still reflect this rich past."

"The garden started out as a living laboratory for students and researchers from Université Laval’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (among others). Today, the garden is also open to the public, a welcome development providing visitors with an urban oasis. Taking in the landscape, learning about plants and how they are grown, and getting in touch with nature are just a few reasons to visit the Roger-Van den Hende Botanical Garden, which is open from early May to late October."

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"A step outside Old Quebec, is a whole other culinary world waiting to be discovered. On the Saint-Roch Evening Tour you’ll get to try 5 food stops that are loved by locals, but might not be in the guidebooks, giving you a real, authentic off the beaten path experience of the up-and-coming district. You’ll also get drink pairings at several of the stops to accompany your food, elevating your dining experience."

"The Saint-Roch neighbourhood is home to La Barberie, a pioneer brewing cooperative in Québec, recognized by artisan beer lovers far and wide. With the work of the Urbainsculteurs  -known in town for creating stunning urban garden arrangements- La Barberie is without a doubt the greenest, down-to-earth terrace in Québec City. Bring your lunch and enjoy summer!"

"This cooperative St-Roch microbrewery, in place since 1997, is beloved for its spacious tree-shaded deck and its ever-evolving selection of some 30 home brews. Seasonal offerings range from classic pale ales to..."

"Hotel Belley’s on-site tavern is Quebec City’s best-kept secret for a happy hour game of pétanque accompanied with some pastis, or pretzels and Negronis by the pool table. The bar is also a hub for folk music, poetry readings, fundraising events, and art installations. View this post on Instagram"