4-Day Québec City Fall Foliage Itinerary

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Québec Fall Foliage Itinerary
Québec City Fall Foliage

4-DAY FALL FOLIAGE EXPERIENCE

Autumn Colors • Île d’Orléans • Montmorency Falls • Mont-Sainte-Anne

Old Québec in Fall

DAY 1: ARRIVAL & OLD QUÉBEC EXPLORATION

2:00 PM: Check-in at Your Hotel
• Get oriented with fall foliage maps • Walking tour suggestions

3:30 PM: Old Québec Walking Tour
Dufferin Terrace for panoramic views
Petit Champlain (quaint autumn streets)
Place Royale historic square MAP

6:30 PM: Dinner at Chez Boulay
1110 Rue Saint-Jean • Nordic-inspired Québecois • Reservations

8:00 PM: Evening Funicular Ride
See the city lights through fall colors • $5 per person

Île d'Orléans in Fall

DAY 2: ÎLE D’ORLÉANS & MONTMORENCY 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 suspension bridge
• Ride the cable car (optional)
• Hike scenic trails with fall colors

7:00 PM: Dinner at Entrecôte Saint-Jean
1080 Rue Saint-Jean • Classic steak-frites • Reservations

Mont-Sainte-Anne in Fall

DAY 3: MONT-SAINTE-ANNE & TADOUSSAC OPTION

8:00 AM: Early Departure for Mont-Sainte-Anne
45-minute drive • Stunning fall colors along the way

9:30 AM: Mont-Sainte-Anne Activities
Panoramic Gondola Ride to summit
Hiking Trails through fall foliage
Via Ferrata (optional for adventurers)
DETAILS

12:30 PM: Lunch at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature
Rustic lodge with seasonal Québec cuisine

2:00 PM: Afternoon Options
Return to Québec City for museum visits
Whale Watching in Tadoussac (3hr drive)
• Late afternoon whale watching cruise
• See belugas, humpbacks, and more

7:30 PM: Dinner at Légende
255 Rue Saint-Paul • Modern Québec cuisine • Reservations

Parliament in Fall

DAY 4: 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
Plains of Abraham Walk
Parliament Building Tour

12:00 PM: Farewell Lunch at Le Petit Château
3 Rue des Carrières • Seasonal Québec cuisine • Reservations

3:00 PM: Departure
Shuttle service to airport available from most hotels

FALL FOLIAGE HOTEL OPTIONS

Château Frontenac

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★ 4.7 (611 rooms)

• Iconic landmark • Best fall foliage views

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Auberge St-Antoine

Auberge Saint-Antoine

★ 4.8 (95 rooms)

• Relais & Châteaux • Riverside views

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Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

★ 4.5 (45 rooms)

• Boutique charm • Near Petit Champlain

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Clarendon Hotel

Hôtel Clarendon

★ 4.2 (154 rooms)

• Historic 1870 building • Affordable luxury

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Palace Royale

Hôtel Palace Royal

★ 4.1 (232 rooms)

• Spacious suites • Central location

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Château 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: bonjour@quebectrips.com | 617-744-4337

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