We recommend spending a minimum of 3 days in Quebec City to get to know the city, its people and the authentic French-Canadian culture. Our Quebec City itineraries are full of suggestions for things to do in Quebec City, whether you're coming for a weekend getaway or planning to stay longer. I spent 3 days in Quebec City, Ruth, but I would have liked to have more. While you can visit Old Quebec in two days, you'll probably need about 4 if you want to see Ile d'Orleans and Montmorency Falls and maybe visit some of the museums.
Château Frontenac is said to be the most photographed hotel in the world and one of the attractions of Quebec City. The Marriott Downtown Quebec City is located in the upper part of Old Quebec, and is a fabulous place to stay for a long weekend in Quebec City. Quebec City often looks more like a European city, and is the only remaining walled city in North America (north of Mexico). If you're looking for more things to do in Quebec City, I suggest cycling along the river for an hour or two.
And so began the linguistic and cultural rivalry between Francophones and Anglophones, two groups that left their mark on Quebec City. During your 3 days in Quebec City, you'll look for the best restaurants and dining options. If you want to embrace winter, you'll need to schedule your 3-day itinerary around Quebec City during the Quebec Winter Carnival. Even if it doesn't rain, you'll want to visit these wonderful indoor attractions in Quebec City.
It's thought to be the Cornucopia of Quebec, as people depend on farming traditions to sell fresh produce, preserves, wine and more. There are plenty of outdoor activities in Québec, and you want to set aside sunny days for those activities. We used this 3-day itinerary around Quebec City for the first time during a summer trip towards the end of July. To start your 2 days in Quebec City, you'll want to visit the charming Old City and maybe take some city tours.
If you want to see a view of Quebec from one of the highest points in the city, take the elevator to the Observatoire de la Capitale.
