Quebec City Canada
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
- An iconic castle-like landmark overlooking the St. Lawrence River from the Old Town.
- Chutes Montmorency
- A scenic waterfall destination accessible via the Corridor du Littoral bike path with stairs offering panoramic river views.
- Grosse Isle
- A historic quarantine site east of the city where Irish immigrants were held during the Potato Famine, with graves of those who perished.
- Old Town (Vieux-Québec)
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the original walled city with cobblestone streets and historic buildings.
Forecast for Quebec City
Loading the live forecast.
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.
What to eat
French-influenced local cuisine is prevalent throughout the city, with restaurants and cafes easily found in the Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods.
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
More ports in Canada and New England
Bar Harbor · Charlottetown · Corner Brook · Halifax · Portland · Saguenay · Saint John · Sydney