Things to do in Quebec City?

[Zeze]

I gathered the standard things to do in travelwiki and tripadvisor, but anyone actually been there or lived there? We'll be visiting in March 1st weekend.. that famous ice hotel for 1 night and couple more in other hotels.

We want to do 'icy' things- like dog sledding, snow hiking, etc, not so much skiing/boarding.

We'll probably rent a car, so we can reach outside of QC if needed.

Also, any must have food?

 

[BurnItDwn]

I dunno, but, it sounds like a fun/cool place to visit. Good luck, and have fun!

 

[CrackRabbit]

Poutine?

 

[Zeze]

I dunno, but, it sounds like a fun/cool place to visit. Good luck, and have fun!

Thanks!

Poutine?

Ohhh yes. We had really good ones in Montreal.

 

[KMFJD]

Some good skiing to be done close to QC

 

[mmntech]

It's too bad you're going March first. You'll miss the famous Carnaval De Quebec, which runs January 31st to February 16th.

There's certainly a lot of snow in Quebec at that time. The big ski destination is Mont-Tremblant, which is northwest of Montreal. Probably lots of places close to where you're staying though.

If you're feeling adventurous, you might be able to find a place that does ice climbing. It's a lot like rock climbing except with ice axes

 

[Printer Bandit]

eat foie gras

 

[Iron Woode]

Also, any must have food?

there are a lot of decent foods in Montreal.

Montreal Smoked Meat - practically mandatory to get.

Poutine.

Peameal Bacon sandwich if available.

Tourtière - this is a real meat pie.

tarte au sucre for a sweet treat

 

[Zeze]

there are a lot of decent foods in Montreal.

Montreal Smoked Meat - practically mandatory to get.

Poutine.

Peameal Bacon sandwich if available.

Tourtière - this is a real meat pie.

tarte au sucre for a sweet treat

Wrong city bro. 😕

 

[Iron Woode]

Wrong city bro. 😕

oops, but should still be applicable.

 

[dennilfloss]

Go visit Les Glissades de Valcartier for all kinds of ice sliding one afternoon or evening.

http://www.valcartier.com/glissades-d-hiver/en/?gclid=CKydyYCUtrsCFSISMwodEBkAdA

Montmorency Falls looks nice in the winter too.

http://travel.usnews.com/Quebec_City_Canada/Pictures/Winter_at_Montmorency_Falls_4946/

Quebec City also now has the only Catholic Holy Door outside of Europe, at the cathedral.

http://www.quebecregion.com/en/what-to-do/events/opening-of-the-holy-door

And go to this restaurant for a traditional French Canadian winter meal.

http://www.auxancienscanadiens.qc.ca/

 

[Zeze]

Great info, more from others?

 

[sdifox]

How familiar are you with real winter driving?

 

[Linflas]

there are a lot of decent foods in Montreal.

Montreal Smoked Meat - practically mandatory to get.

Poutine.

Peameal Bacon sandwich if available.

Tourtière - this is a real meat pie.

tarte au sucre for a sweet treat

You left out bagels. Montreal has awesome bagels. I have smoked meat in the fridge, wife was just in Montreal last week. 🙂

 

[sdifox]

You left out bagels. Montreal has awesome bagels. I have smoked meat in the fridge, wife was just in Montreal last week. 🙂

Except op is going to Quebec City...

 

[Linflas]

Except op is going to Quebec City...

Amazing! Yet the post I directly responded to started with "there are a lot of decent foods in Montreal."

 

[kag]

I lived there for 6.5 years, I still go there 2-3 times a year.

When I had friends come over, we sort of did the same route with everyone, mainly walking in Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls, Orleans Island.

As for dog sledding, we did it once at Chenil La Poursuite and had a great time.

Our favorite spot for snow walking was the Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix.

I think TripAdvisor will give you the main attractions. If you have more specific questions, I'll be happy to answer.

 

[Rhezuss]

A great place to vist, walk, eat, relax, have a drink, club, etc is Le Vieux Québec. It's the Old city, lots of history and you can walk around for days and still discover new places.

Lots of great restaurants and pubs. Rue St-Jean and Grande Allée are the most popular and visited streets that offer lots of great and varied restaurants and pubs. Plus, from there you can access every important buildings like Chateau Frontenac, Promenade Dufferin (where you have an awesome view of the Le fleuve St-Laurent), Manège Militaire.

For poutine, go to Ashton. Best damn poutine there is but be sure to ask for the spicy gravy.

Outside of Quebec City there is lots of places to do some outdoor stuff like hiking, walking. Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Parc national des Grands-Jardins, Parc national des Huates-Gorges. You can also, like said earlier, go visit Les Chutes Montmorency, amazing sight.

And on the other side of those waterfalls you can cross the bridge to l'Ile D'Orlean where you can visit lots of local vineyards and taste amazing products ranging from wines/ice wines to pates and other culinary goodies. People there are so friendly you'll want to stay there!

Hope that helped you a bit and enjoy your stay!

 

[Iron Woode]

You left out bagels. Montreal has awesome bagels. I have smoked meat in the fridge, wife was just in Montreal last week. 🙂

I love Montreal Smoked Meat.

Except op is going to Quebec City...

I did realize my mistake and posted as such. Still most of my list would apply.

Amazing! Yet the post I directly responded to started with "there are a lot of decent foods in Montreal."

Yep, he didn't realize you were talking about Montreal.

 

[Zeze]

We are leaving in 10 days!! Super excited!

1. Any must-try food besidse poutine? And where?

2. Anything fun happening on 3/2 (Sunday) or 3/3 (Monday)?

3. Top 5 must-try to dos? (If you had to pick).

I did my research but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

 

[Aikouka]

It's the Old city, lots of history and you can walk around for days and still discover new places.

Lots of great restaurants and pubs. Rue St-Jean and Grande Allée are the most popular and visited streets that offer lots of great and varied restaurants and pubs. Plus, from there you can access every important buildings like Chateau Frontenac, Promenade Dufferin (where you have an awesome view of the Le fleuve St-Laurent), Manège Militaire.

I went to Quebec City somewhere around 15 years ago, and I still remember the rather rustic, old-timey European look of "Old Quebec" (not sure if that's a proper name for it, but let's go with it). I keep meaning to go back there one of these days!

 

[Doppel]

The women.