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3-Day Quebec City Fall Foliage Itinerary

A 3-day Québec City fall foliage itinerary: Old Québec, Île d'Orléans, Montmorency Falls, and the best fall-colors hotels.

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September 14, 2024 · By Michael Donovan
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3-DAY FALL FOLIAGE GETAWAY

Old Québec • Île d’Orléans • Montmorency Falls

A quick weekend escape is all it takes to catch Québec City at its most colorful. This 3-day itinerary mixes historic streets, countryside leaf-peeping, and fine Québecois dining for the perfect fall getaway.

Old Québec in FallOld Québec in Fall

DAY 1: ARRIVAL & OLD QUÉBEC

2:00 PM
Check-in at Your Hotel

Get oriented with fall foliage maps and walking tour suggestions

3:30 PM
Old Québec Walking Tour

Dufferin Terrace for panoramic views, Petit Champlain’s quaint autumn streets, Place Royale historic square

VIEW MAP
6:30 PM
Dinner at Chez Boulay

1110 Rue Saint-Jean • Nordic-inspired Québecois

8:00 PM
Evening Funicular Ride

See the city lights through fall colors • $5 per person

Montmorency Falls in FallMontmorency Falls in Fall

DAY 2: ÎLE D’ORLÉANS & FALLS

8:30 AM
Breakfast at Café du Monde

84 Rue Dalhousie • Waterfront views • Hearty autumn breakfast

10:00 AM
Île d’Orléans Exploration

Stop at orchards for apple picking, visit sugar shacks for maple products, photography stops at scenic viewpoints

12:30 PM
Lunch at Le Vignoble du Mitan

1021 Chemin Royal • Vineyard with seasonal menu • Local wines

2:30 PM
Chutes Montmorency

Walk across the suspension bridge, ride the cable car, hike scenic trails framed by fall colors

7:00 PM
Dinner at Entrecôte Saint-Jean

1080 Rue Saint-Jean • Classic steak-frites

Parliament Building in FallParliament Building in Fall

DAY 3: CULTURE & DEPARTURE

8:30 AM
Breakfast at Hotel

Late check-out available until 11am • Luggage storage

9:30 AM
Morning Cultural Activities

Musée de la Civilisation, a stroll on the Plains of Abraham, or a Parliament Building tour

12:00 PM
Farewell Lunch at Le Petit Château

3 Rue des Carrières • Seasonal Québec cuisine

2:30 PM
Departure

Shuttle service to the airport available from most hotels

FALL FOLIAGE HOTEL OPTIONS

Château FrontenacChâteau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★★★★★ 4.7
611 rooms

• Iconic landmark • Best fall foliage views

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Auberge St-AntoineAuberge St-Antoine

Auberge Saint-Antoine

★★★★★ 4.8
95 rooms

• Relais & Châteaux • Riverside views

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Hôtel du Vieux-QuébecHôtel du Vieux-Québec

Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

★★★★☆ 4.5
45 rooms

• Boutique charm • On rue St-Jean

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Clarendon HotelClarendon Hotel

Hôtel Clarendon

★★★★☆ 4.2
154 rooms

• Historic 1870 building • Affordable luxury

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Palace RoyalePalace Royale

Hôtel Palace Royal

★★★★☆ 4.1
232 rooms

• Spacious suites • Central location

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Château LaurierChâteau Laurier

Château Laurier Québec

★★★★☆ 4.3
276 rooms

• Luxury spa • City views

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Peak fall foliage typically occurs late September through mid-October

Contact: bernard@globaleducationaltours.com | (418) 431-1122

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Old Québec and the Château Frontenac at golden hour