Is Quebec City worth visitng? Why?

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Brudenell

Quebec City is a wonderful modern city surrounding a very old historic walled area. It is an easy & safe city to travel in and English is widely spoken. There are English & French radio and television stations and all the people in the tourist industry speak English.

What to do? Quebec City is probably one of, in not the most romantic city in North America. There are fine cafÃ©s everywhere, great hotels, fine restaurants, museums, theatre and much more. In the older city there are fantastic views and walking paths overlooking the St. Lawrence River. A vibrant nightlife exists throughout the historic downtown.

From a Quebec Website:

A popular travel destination, QuÃ©bec City and its surrounding area welcome over 6 million tourists every year from all corners of the world. The city is full of attractions and fascinating discoveries for visitors.

Lower Town, home to the first settlers of New France, encompasses the old port district and a host of other treasures. Leading the way to Upper Town are steep, winding roads and stairways with telling names, like CÃ´te de la Montagne (Mountain Road) and Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Stairway). And crowning it all is one the most photographed buildings in the world, the famous ChÃ¢teau Frontenac, perched atop towering Cape Diamond. In Upper Town, the contours of the fortified city are easy to see and explore. In fact, all it takes is a short stroll to understand why Old QuÃ©bec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Treasure.

From east to west, QuÃ©bec City has it all. To the east, the thundering Montmorency Falls offer a superb view of the St. Lawrence River and ÃŽle d'OrlÃ©ans. In the city, visitors enjoy Battlefields Park, also known as the Plains of Abraham. It was once the site of great battles between the French and English armies and is now a famous city park where recreation, culture, and history come together. Further upstream is Bois-de-Coulonge Park, a lovely public garden. This riverside park is a must-see with its beautiful flower gardens and long history. To the west, astute visitors stop by Jacques-Cartier Beach Park, an oasis of greenery on the shores of the St. Lawrence.

And for more ambitious visitors, a network of bike trails beckons. They travel the length and breadth of the city and are an excellent way to discover how culture and nature are inextricably linked in QuÃ©bec City only minutes from the heart of town are woodlands, waterways, and wildlife!

From another:

With its homegrown French language, colonial architecture, and horse-drawn carriages, Quebec City is uniquely made for a romantic rendezvous. Encircled by ancient stone ramparts, and speckled with lovely squares, quaint cafÃ©s, and striking historical buildings, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is also blessed with a phenomenal natural setting above the mighty St. Lawrence River, with plenty of vantage points from which to view the coursing waters. Each season brings its own special charms, too: While summers encourage late-night lingering over wine at outdoor cafÃ©s, the chilly winters give lovers all the more reason to snuggle up under a blanket in a horse-drawn carriage or get cozy with a delectable fondue for two at a first-rate French restaurant. No matter what time of year you choose to visit, stay in a quaint 17th-century inn (auberge) complete with wood-beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls to complete the otherwordly experience.

I saw their mascot of their winter festival be a the butt of a few punchlines when the Connan O'Brien show sent Triumph the insult comic dog to Quebec. It was funny.

jeffypuff

Quebec City is absolutely worth visiting. My husband had to drag me a few years ago - I didn't want to go at all. We spent about three days there and he had to drag me away from it - I didn't want to leave... ever. It's an amazing city, so much to do and see. Of course, we spent most of our time in the old part. I've never been in a walled city before and I found it absolutely charming. We just walked up and down the streets, visited the shops, ate the best food we had ever eaten in our lives, strolled on the boardwalk, toured the Citadel... I could go on. We don't speak a word of French outside of please, thank you, hello, and good-bye. The people there are used to tourists and they all speak English - the ones we ran into anyway. I'd go back in a second but now we have two little ones and we'd like for them to be a bit older so they can appreciate the experience.

Dave B

not unless you knew french otherwise

angelhimm

Quebec city is a very old European looking city to visit. You can see many old Church's, and nice architectural buildings there, also street cafes and there is lots of nice shopping to do

UniqueOne

Old world charm, wonderful people and culture.

YA RLY

Boats.

stultus2ca

Quebec is a very beatiful city with lots to see and do. Much more charming than MOntreal. YOu don't need to speak french but it help just learn a few words to be polite. It goes a long way

addicted to ebay

I was raised near Quebec City. I now live in BC. However everytime I have brought friends or relatives to Quebec City, francophone or anglophone they ALWAYS loved it. They always managed to get around without without any problems. In Quebec City you get to experience a smaller city with a European flair. NOT TO MISS!!!

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