Québec's historic capital, Québec City, is a spectacular place overlooking the St Lawrence River.
In a nutshell
The cliff-top Cap Diamant offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. That view is part of what makes Québec City such a picturesque location and a deserved UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Old Town, Vieux Québec, is the only walled city in North America, and its 2 parts - Haute-Ville and Basse-Ville - are overflowing with lively cobbled streets, 17th- and 18th-century stone houses and churches, pretty parks and squares. Take a walk on the Dufferin Terrace with its breathtaking view of the mighty St Lawrence River and spectacular Château Frontenac - built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, it's now a hotel and said to be the most photographed building in Canada!
Wander out of the Old Town towards the Grande Allée for lively cafés, bars and trendy nightlife. If it's big-brand shopping you're after, hop on a bus or jump in a car and head 20 min out of town to Sainte Foy which has the largest shopping mall in eastern Canada!
Getting around
Walking is the best way to get around this compact city.
Getting there
Fly from Heathrow to Montréal with Air Canada.