View of the Chateau Frontenac and the surrounding buildings
OLD TOWN NEW WORLD

Cruise from Quebec City, Quebec

If you’re looking for Old World charm and New World cool, this city offers the best of both worlds. Stick around for a few days ahead of your cruise from Quebec City to explore its many interesting sights, like the stately Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, an iconic hotel that has seen its fair share of history. It’s hosted world leaders, film crews and international celebrities through the years. Take a stroll along scenic Rue Saint-Jean, one of the city’s oldest streets and one of the best places to shop when you visit Quebec City. You’ll find your pick of great cafés, restaurants and bars here, too. If you have a sweet tooth, sample local maple delights at Montmorency Manor, which serves up one of the most famous brunches in town. And for some serious natural splendor, venture outside the city itself to the towering waterfalls at Montmorency Falls Park, the majestic Canyon Ste-Anne, or the wild, picturesque trails that fill the Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier.
National Language French
Currency Accepted Canadian Dollar (CAD)
 

Scenery Extravaganza

Searching for a scenic North American vacation? Hop on a spectacular cruise from Quebec City. It's a convenient and central port of call, so you can easily cruise to Canada's beautiful Maritime provinces, New England and beyond. Particularly perfect in fall, destinations on a Quebec cruise include New Brunswick's phenomenal Bay of Fundy, Florida, the Bahamas and Cape Liberty in New Jersey (the seaside gateway to New York City). For an easy-breezy, scenic vacation, look no further than a Quebec City cruise.

Surrounded by Charm
Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that oozes European charm. Old Quebec includes the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac as well as Quartier Petit-Champlain, which is North America's oldest commercial district.
Parle Francais
Immerse yourself in French Canadian culture in Quebec City. Speak French to locals, enjoy French and French-Canadian food, and visit the eye-opening Museum of French America.
Stay and Play
Extend your stay to see Quebec City's scenic surroundings. Top places to visit in Quebec include Montmorency Falls, the Basilica of St.-Anne-de-Beaupre, Baie-Saint-Paul, and the 21-mile-long Île d'Orléans in the St. Lawrence River.


Fall Foliage or Florida Fun

Embark on one of two contrasting cruises from Quebec City. The Fall Foliage Cruise shows you the most spectacular autumn scenery in Canada and New England, while the Snowbird Migration Cruise takes you on a tour of America's eastern coast on the way to sunny Florida.

FALL OR FALL

On the Fall Foliage Cruise, you get to enjoy the colorful fall scenery of both eastern Canada and New England. Picturesque ports of call include Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Maine.

EXPLORE FALL CRUISES

SUNNY FLORIDA

Escape Quebec City's cooler weather on the Snowbird Migration Cruise, which takes you down North America's scenic east coast to Florida and its year-round warm climate.

EXPLORE SNOWBIRD MIGRATION CRUISE

 
 
 

Things To Do in Quebec City

View of the front of the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre

Take a Pilgrimage

View of the front of the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre

View of the front of the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre

Take a Pilgrimage

Up for a miracle? Recreate the traditional pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre Basilica, a site renowned for healings and noted for its stunning architecture. Upon your return, pause and marvel at the thunderous rush of Montmorency Falls.

A plate of poutine with chicken

Find Your Inner Foodie

A plate of poutine with chicken

A plate of poutine with chicken

Find Your Inner Foodie

The Quebecois offer a feast of local fare complete with wine pairings. Sample traditional Quebec cuisine with a modern twist, organic rotisserie specialties, the famous Quebec poutine and steamy crepes. The delicious finish line is none other than the Chocolate Museum.

Various buildings within Riyak Square in Quebec City, Quebec
Various buildings within Riyak Square in Quebec City, Quebec

French Village Charm

The illuminated streets of Petit-Champlain and Place Royale let you travel back over 400 years to North America's first permanent French settlement. Jump on a cruise to Quebec City and venture up to the district by way of the staircase, or enjoy the views from atop the funicular, which has run since 1879.

A chef holding a pie
A chef holding a pie

Local Cuisine

The Quebecois are pioneers of farm-to-table cuisine, and you'll find gourmet experiences on every corner. Sample French specialties including pork and venison, or comfort foods like poutine — a plate piled high with fries, brown gravy and creamy cheese curds and tourtieres, a savory meat pie spiced with clove and allspice and topped with a flaky crust. BYOB restaurants are popular in La Vielle Capital.

A storefront window with handbags
A storefront window with handbags

Shopping

In Vieux Quebec, seek out fine knits and cashmere, leather and suede clothing, Inuit art, specialty chocolates, maple syrup and gourmet olive oils and vinegars. Along Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, you'll find artisan stone sculptures, boutique designer fashions, fudge and famous Quebec ciders.

Insider's Tips
Insider's Tips
1 Although French is the official language here, English is widely spoken.
2 Attempts to speak en Francais are wholeheartedly appreciated. Try "bonjour" to greet shopkeepers and service staff and "merci" to say thank you.
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