Hi, I am travelling from Québec City to Montréal in March 2027 for about 2-4 days and plan on taking VIA Rail to and back. I was wondering about parking nearby for my car.. is there overnight parking at Gare de Palais?

Hello! I'd like to come from Los Angeles to Quebec City Dec 10-15. All of the hotels in upper and lower old town are sold out. The attraction is to visit a beautiful, winter-y city ( It was 36.6 degrees today in the middle of October, I'm over it)where I can walk around and enjoy the architecture, atmosphere, weather and people. With that part of town not available, is there another area where there my be better availability to stay that makes sense for someone coming with no transport? Or should I try to visit another time when accommodation can be had in the old town? Edited to add, we are almost 60 years old, have no interest in nightclubs, bars etc.

bonsoir, merci de votre temps.

I am visiting Quebec City as a tourist from the USA, i am 23m and i really like going to bars, do y'all have any suggestions for country themed bars in quebec city and also any fun clubs/bars for young people? merci for any suggestions.

je cherche le meilleur endroit à québec pour déguster un délicieux dessert à la citrouille!!! merci xxxxx

I am a traveller from Mexico, and in the last 3 years I have been backpacking and bike-packing in more than 15 countries in Europe, north and south America. Over the summer of 2026, I spent a lot of time riding around the region, meeting visitors, learning Quebec french or as i like to call it: French Premium+, discovering places, and getting to know roads and corners of Quebec that most tourists probably never consider visiting. I want to share my experience and give recommendations to people looking for something else than the gorgeously beautiful but overly touristic Old Quebec without needing a car. Personally, I find that my best travel experiences happen when I get away from the crowds.

First, Quebec is truly amazing and special and deserves people to visit and engage more with the actual local places, and amazing people, i wish the tourism offices were a bit more proactive showcasing more than what everyone already knows and loves.

I'm not claiming to be an expert on everything Quebec city has to offer. I'm just someone who enjoys exploring, and I thought some of these experiences might be useful to travelers who think similarly.

1. Limoilou: My favourite neighbourhood in Quebec and its not even close. Historically a working class neighbourhood it has some Brooklyn vibes but on its own way. Cafes like Sobab and bakeries like Boite a Pain are much better than the ones in old town and cheaper as well, theres a lot of thrift stores where i bought some things that were useful during my time here, it has an alternative vibe that i just couldn't get enough of. Just aim for the 3rd avenue and explore it on your own. Also very bike friendly and i met some amazing people there as well. Location to aim
2. Parc de la rivière St-Charles: if you like jogging, cycling or walk in nature this is it. 15 minute walk from old town and ext to limoilou its just one of the most pleasent urban parks ive seen in my life, loved cycling there specially when theres nice weather. I saw only locals there enjoying the day with the family. Park riviere St charles
3. Île d'Orléans (By Bike): This one is going to be controversial, but hear me out! I went on my own bike but the first time I got recommendations from the local bike rental company Quebec Aventure Tours, and it made a huge difference. The total loop of the island is 70km which i did on my second visit, but for my first visit they recomended a more manageable 24km loop not busy in the morning that is easy if you are on an electric bike or used to hills. Stay within Sainte-Petronille area and its a more quieter area with lots of things to see (Chocolate factory, wineries, local farms, viewpoints and art galeries), if you're a seasoned cyclist and confortable sharing the road with cars then go for the bigger loop. My favourite roads were: Sainte-Petronille area (slow traffic/residential area) Route du Mitan (beautiful scenery and almost nobody there for many km), Route des pretres (shorter version of rte du mitan). Go early, dont be too whimpy and youll have a lovely time. Fun fact: you dont need to lock your bike there. Island official site | Local bike rental
4. Cap Tourmente: Underrated and shadowed by other bigger national parks i loved hiking there and i saw a few snow geese but the biologist working there told me that during peak season you see tenths of thousands of geese there refuelling mid route of their migration.
5. Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf: it was a former railroad and now its a bike trail that goes deep into the forest, trough lakes, bridges, towns and rest areas, a ride ill remember for my whole life. Velopiste official site
6. Baie De Beauport: This one was a surprise and its the beach i took the picture on top. its really a beach with sand and everything, on a hot summer day i would rather be there than in old town honesly. you can arrive there with a bike 100% bike path. Weekends on summer months can be crowded tho. Baie de Beauport
7. Jacques-Cartier Beach Park: Bigger Beach than Baie De Beauport and a bit further away, i went (you guessed it) by bike but you can take bus 11 i think and drops you very close to the entance. Link
8. Parc des Moulins: I found this by accident and seriously I dont know why we dont see this everywere, maybe a well kept secret, I gues its a bit far but its so nice to take pictures, have a picnic, this is one of the nicest most niche places you can visit as a tourist. Windmills Park

Im sure Im forgetting many more, feel free to add more to this list, anyways this is the post i wish i read before coming here.

À la prochaine Quebec! Je m'en souviendrai toujours.

We’re looking to do a mini-moon in Quebec City from Nov 12-16 but having a hard time deciding where to stay. We want somewhere that is romantic and potentially has a separate big tub.

Currently we’re trying to decide between these 3 hotels but open to other options.

Le Capitol - like that it has a pool, not sure about the location

Hotel Port Royal - some of the rooms look like they have a separate tub, outside of the hotel looks really nice, a bit less expensive than other options.

Auberge Saint Antoine - looks like the classic choice but I can’t see online if any of the rooms (other then the suite) have a separate tub. Rooms look a little dated and for that price i don’t want to fall into a trap. Also I see they’re renovating so I’m worried about noise.

Would anyone be able to recommend one of these over the other?

Also looking for romantic restaurant options :)

Thank you!

Hi! my partner and I are doing a new years trip to quebec city and we realized we could splurge on one night at a fancier or more fun hotel room and do the rest at an air bnb or something else more affordable.
Does anyone have any recommendations? themed rooms around any theme, things are fun, places with super romantic also welcome (tbh i just want the swan towels or rose petals and think itd be fun lol). Even silly themes. I did try google but it was very unhelpful and mostly ads from places that think a room called a suite is inherently themed :/

(also happy to hear recommendations for places to go to during the visit!)

À celui qui a volé mes lunettes de soleil dans les toilettes du café Saint-Henri, j’espère que vous aurez de la malchance pour le reste de l’année et que vous vous étoufferez avec votre prochain verre.

Looking for a bar tonight with live music. Not picky on the type just looking for a fun atmosphere.

Having dinner at honō izakaya shortly so something walkable would be ideal.

Thanks in advance

The NHL appears more interested in expanding into Texas than bringing a team back to Quebec City, with Austin and Houston being explored as potential locations. Despite having an 18,259-seat arena and strong hockey support, Quebec City has been without an NHL team since the Nordiques relocated to Colorado in 1995. Meanwhile, the Quebec Remparts junior team averaged 9,381 fans per game last season, highlighting the city's continued appetite for hockey.

According to a recent video on The Lineup YouTube page, the biggest obstacle to bringing the NHL back to Quebec City isn't a lack of tan support but finding an owner willing to pay the price and commit to operating a team long-term. The league has reportedly explored the possibility for about a decade, but its attention, as aforementioned, appears to be shifting toward the southern U.S.

A number of years ago, my dad's cousin from Quebec came to visit Alberta with her husband, and he didn't speak any English, only French, making communication a bit of a challenge. But when I said the word "Nordiques," he suddenly perked right up and proudly announced, "Vive Les Nordiques!!!!!" That moment said it all. More than 30 years after the team left, the passion is still there, and it's clear that many fans would love nothing more than to see the Nordiques back where they belong.

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We spent a short week in Quebec City it is a beautiful place and we enjoyed our time and our meals! So much.

But I gotta ask, can anyone please tell
Me about these street performers?

We encountered them midday Saturday past.

Bonjour! 😊

On regarde présentement la nouvelle phase du Havre Boischatel et j’aimerais beaucoup avoir les avis de gens qui habitent déjà à Boischatel, ou qui ont fait le saut dans ce développement!

J’aimerais notamment connaître vos impressions sur la qualité de vie, la vie de quartier, les services à proximité et les déplacements vers le centre-ville de Québec le matin, surtout aux heures de pointe.

Je suis aussi curieuse d’avoir vos expériences avec l’autoconstruction dans cette phase : est-ce que certains d’entre vous ont osé se lancer? Comment avez-vous vécu le processus? Avez-vous des conseils, des regrets ou des choses que vous auriez aimé savoir avant de commencer?

Finalement, pour ceux qui ont fait affaire avec un constructeur dans le secteur, je serais intéressée par vos expériences, bonnes ou moins bonnes, et vos recommandations.

Bref, j’aimerais entendre vos histoires d’amour comme vos petits drapeaux rouges 🚩! On essaie de se faire une idée réaliste du secteur avant de prendre une aussi grosse décision.

https://havreboischatel.com

Merci beaucoup pour vos partages!

Hello! I’m not from Quebec but I do have a question. So, my friend is moving to Quebec soon and he was stressing because he doesn’t speak French. My question is for do you think he’ll be fine living there even though he doesn’t speak French? I’ve learned that French is the primary language in Quebec (correct me if I’m wrong). I just wanted to know what anyone thinks?

We are staying at this cheap hotel in Quebec. We are on our way home
From camping. Wife did not read reviews. It’s a 2.7/5. They have mostly 1 star and 5. 5s have to be fake. Ac smells like farts. No fan in the bathroom. We did stay at a $98 in Ottawa and it was fine. So we have a new rule if it’s 150 or less you look at the reviews.

J'aimerais vos recommandations pour des restos ou salles à louer près du centre-ville (haute-ville, basse-ville) pour un anniversaire de 30 ans. Ça serait en début décembre et je sais que ça peut être un peu plus compliqué en raison des nombreux partys de job au même moment.

Mes critères sont :

- Pouvoir accueillir environ une trentaine de personnes (idéalement)

- Bonne bouffe, bons drinks, pas trop cher et ambiance festive si possible

J'étais allé il y a deux ans à des partys de fête similaire à ce que je recherche au Mezzé (salle du haut) et Madame Phan (qui est fermé, malheureusement).

Avez-vous des recommandations pour moi?

Merci!

Two of us are hiking L'Éperon at Jacques-Cartier on Thursday morning (15 Oct) and La Chouenne at Grands-Jardins on Friday, sticking to the marked trails.

1. Do we need bear spray on either trail in mid-October, or is it overkill?

2. Which mapping or GPS app do you use for hiking in the Sépaq parks? At home we use OS Maps and Walkhighlands.

Merci!

I had amazing time visiting Quebec City this thanksgiving weekend.

Still there was so much more left to do. Will definitely visit again.

For anyone who’s done this trip, what do you feel was the most ideal way to travel—plane, train or automobile? What are the upsides and downsides of these options?

Thanks in advance.

Bonjour! Looking for recommendations for your favorite food spots near Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. Both coffee or sit down food. Doesn’t have to be super near to the museum but I see many recommendations in old town and looking for options closer to here. Merci!

We're mainly interested in history/old buildings as well as cool scenery or lookout spots. Will have a car as we are driving from Ontario (roughly 8.5hrs each way). Might stay in Montreal on night 1 to get to Quebec City earlier the next day. Then will have 2 full days before making the full drive back on the 4th day, where we will try to make Ruines Carbide Wilson along the way.

So far on the list is old Quebec City, Chateau Frontenac, Morrin Centre, Petite-Champlain/Place Royale, Montmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne. Other hikes are possibly Mestachibo Trail and Delaney Falls in Bras-du-Nord. Would greatly welcome any other suggestions or insights!

Edit: Canyon Sainte-Anne is out as it sadly closes for the season before we arrive

Planning a trip to Québec City next month with our 2-year-old. Looking for a kid-friendly hotel that’s close to the main attractions and things to do. Any recommendations?

Planning a long weekend trip for next fall and we have been looking at the Auberge Saint-Antoine for our stay. Has anyone stayed there? It looks beautiful.