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3-Day Adventure in Québec: Exploring History, Nature, and Culture

Sweet Journeys

Sweet Journeys

16 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Québec, QC, Canada. Discover stunning sanctuaries, majestic waterfalls, historic battlefields, charming neighborhoods, and captivating museums. Experience the rich heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Québec

Day 1
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$75

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$ 20

Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Neo-romanesque building with stone sculptures & wood carvings, plus guided tours & a religious shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
23 - 28 min

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Montmorency Falls
Towering waterfall with scenic views from trails, steps, a suspension bridge & a tram.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Place D'Youville
This large urban space surrounded by historic structures is home to an ice skating rink in winter.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Plains of Abraham
Set in a historic park, this battle site in the Seven Years' War features gardens & an ice rink.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Chaudière Falls Park
Scenic natural area with hiking & cycling paths, a suspension bridge & imposing waterfalls.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
Day 2
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$175

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$ 5

The Battlefields Park
Public meadows & trees covering 103 hectares & site of a 1759 battle between the French & British.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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La Citadelle de Québec
Complex featuring a long-standing active fort, plus a museum & changing of the guard ceremonies.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
10 - 15 min

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Historic, high-end hotel offering plush quarters, plus fine dining, a spa, a wine bar & river views.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$75
4 - 6 min

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Quartier Petit Champlain
Cooperative-owned shopping quarter with independent boutiques, galleries, restaurants & a theatre.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Museum of Civilization
Exhibits on ancient & current world societies, including First Nations, New France & modern Quebec.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$163

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$ 15

Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
Dating to 1647, this opulent church has been rebuilt a few times & features a historic crypt.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Works by Quebecois artists including Alfred Pellan, plus paintings of Quebec & touring exhibitions.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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Aquarium of Quebec
Indoor & outdoor space with roughly 10,000 animals, including fish, marine mammals & amphibians.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
25 - 30 min

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Valcartier Bora Parc
River rides, tube slides & simulated surfing at a temperature-controlled aquatic complex.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $452 In total

Activities & Food:$413
Transport:$40