Lower Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parks Canada\'s Dufferin Terrace featuring landscape views, skyline and a city
Parks Canada\'s Dufferin Terrace featuring landscape views, skyline and a city
Lower Town featuring street scenes
Dufferin Terrace which includes heritage architecture, a city and a castle
Citadelle of Quebec which includes a city, views and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

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Quebec Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec Cruise Terminal. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Quebec Cruise Terminal
Place Royale featuring street scenes, a city and a square or plaza

Place Royale

The foundations for Québec were laid where a bustling square now stands. Visit museums, cafés and one of the oldest churches in North America.

Place Royale
Museum of Civilization featuring street scenes and a city

Museum of Civilization

Learn about earthquakes, dinosaurs and early Canadian explorers at this interactive museum that covers history, science and culture.

Museum of Civilization
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic District of Old Québec Lower Town of Old Quebec

Rue du Cul-de-Sac

You can learn about the history of Québec City when you stop by Rue du Cul-de-Sac. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Rue du Cul-de-Sac
Chateau Frontenac and Lower Quebec

Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal
Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires which includes a city, religious elements and heritage architecture

Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

This modest Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest in Canada and is well known for its artworks and décor.

Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

Activities

Boat passing in front of old buildings on the waterfront in Quebec City.

Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip

AU$99
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

AU$182
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

AU$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride
Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna

Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna

AU$269
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna
Latin Quarter

Quebec City Shore Excursion: Grand Walking Tour of Quebec City

AU$40
per adult
Quebec City Shore Excursion: Grand Walking Tour of Quebec City
Sam Dubois your certified tour guide

Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide

AU$6
per adult
Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Port Royal

Hotel Port Royal

4 out of 5
144, rue Saint-Pierre Québec City QC
The price is AU$192 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$192
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,238 reviews)
Great stuff

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Port Royal
Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

4.5 out of 5
71, Saint-Pierre street Québec City QC
The price is AU$271 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$271
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Auberge Saint-Antoine

Auberge Saint-Antoine

4.5 out of 5
8, rue Saint-Antoine Québec City QC
The price is AU$359 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$359
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Québec City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel was wonderful. Our room was spacious. The lobby had a beautiful fireplace and a great bar. The location also was great for exploring the lower city and also going to the upper city. We would highly recommend. Worth the splurge.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Auberge Saint-Antoine
Hôtel des Coutellier

Hôtel des Coutellier

4 out of 5
253, rue Saint-Paul Québec City QC
The price is AU$205 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$205
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,085 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hôtel des Coutellier
Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec

Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec

4 out of 5
17 Rue de la Barricade Québec City QC
The price is AU$218 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$218
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
Great location - in walking distance to a lot of shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec
Auberge Saint-Pierre

Auberge Saint-Pierre

4 out of 5
79, rue St-Pierre Québec City QC
The price is AU$176 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$176
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Kind and friendly staff

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Auberge Saint-Pierre
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town

Old Port Quebec City featuring a city as well as an individual male

Old Port Quebec City

Old Port Quebec City is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Port de Quebec and Quebec Cruise Terminal.

Old Port Quebec City
Old Quebec showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Old Quebec

5/5(49 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Terrasse Dufferin Slides to Old Quebec Funicular – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Quebec
While visiting Quebec I wandered into the Plains of Abraham to do some Geocaching, and visit the Joan of Arc Gardens. This park is a perfect place to escape the city to relax and unwind. The park is just massive and perfect for a picnic or bike ride.

Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire

If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
View from atop the Citadelle in Quebec is where you can find and read about this active military installation in Quebec. Parks Canada provides tours in both English and French describing its significance.

Upper Town

If you're spending some time in Upper Town, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Upper Town
Quebec City, aerial panorama, with the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, and typical houses

Saint-Jean-Baptiste

If you're spending some time in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Grand Theatre of Quebec and Saint-Jean Street are top sights worth seeing.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste
took the long way up to get to see this view only to find out that there is a much shorter way behind the Chateau. All worth it though. #oldquebec #goblin

Cap-Blanc

If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.

Cap-Blanc

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