Quebec City
Country: Canada · Region: Canada and New England · Currency: Canadian Dollar
Quebec City is Canada's provincial capital featuring a UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with original city walls, perched on cliffs 65 meters high overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The historic fortress city, founded in 1608, blends French colonial heritage with British influences and offers vibrant cultural attractions.
Top sights
Château Frontenac, Old Town (Vieux-Québec), Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Stairs), Funiculaire, Chutes Montmorency, Grosse Isle
Things to do
- Château Frontenac
- A castle-like landmark overlooking the Old Town and St. Lawrence River.
- Chutes Montmorency
- A waterfall destination accessible via the eastern section of Corridor du Littoral bike path along the St. Lawrence River.
- Grosse Isle
- Historic quarantine site east of the city where Irish Potato Famine immigrants were quarantined in the 1840s.
- Centre Infotouriste de Québec
- Visitor information center located at 12 rue Ste-Anne across from the Château Frontenac.
Forecast for Quebec City
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Weather in Quebec City by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F | 6°F | 3.4 in | 12 |
| February | 24°F | 7°F | 3.3 in | 12 |
| March | 34°F | 18°F | 3.5 in | 12 |
| April | 47°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 13 |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 13 |
| June | 72°F | 54°F | 5.7 in | 13 |
| July | 77°F | 61°F | 5.9 in | 15 |
| August | 75°F | 60°F | 5.6 in | 14 |
| September | 68°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 10 |
| October | 55°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 12 |
| November | 39°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 12 |
| December | 28°F | 14°F | 4.3 in | 13 |
Getting around
Walk the compact Old Town on foot, use the Funiculaire ($5) to traverse between Upper and Lower Town, or explore by bike on the Corridor network of trails.
Tips
Many intersections have pedestrian-only signal cycles where all lights turn red for cars and white for pedestrians, allowing crossing in any direction.
Best for
History, heritage, cobblestone streets
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