7Old Québec (Petit Champlain neighbourhood)
This is another neighbourhood you must visit. After you’ve visited the Château Frontenac and the Dufferin Terrasse, walk down the steps or take the funicular down to the Petit Champlain neighbourhood. Don’t be surprised if you come here during the summertime (especially on a weekend day) and notice there are a lot of people. This is one of the most popular spots for tourists to visit. This neighbourhood has tons of shops and restaurants but we suggest you don’t eat here since it is usually quite expensive and not that delicious.
8Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
This national landmark is not what it used to be. These fortifications used to protect the whole city from danger. You can take a walking tour and be immersed in the province’s history and understand the importance of these walls when they were built. There are four surviving gates: Porte St. Jean, Porte St. Louis, Porte Prescott and Porte Kent.
9Parliament
Québec City’s Parliament building is a beautiful 8-floor building located right off the Plains of Abraham park. You can walk through the Parliament’s gardens and see the pretty Tourny Fountain. This building is filled with statues (22 in total, to be exact) of some of Québec’s most celebrated and notable figures in history. Try to find figures like René Lévesque, Robert Bourassa and Honoré Mercier around the building. If you’re interested in Québec politics, you can take a guided tour of the Parliament to understand the complex system of this province’s political system.
