Quebec City Spring-Summer 4 Day Itinerary

Château Frontenac and a statue under a blue sky are featured in a promotional image for a Quebec City spring-summer 4-day itinerary at VisitQuebec.com.

4-DAY SEASONAL ESCAPE TO QUÉBEC CITY

Spring Adventures • 6 Premium Hotels • Curated Dining

Québec City in Spring

DAY 1: ARRIVAL & HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

1:00 PM: Check-in at Your Hotel
• Use hotel parking or municipal parking at Hôtel de Ville (City Hall)

2:30 PM: Old Québec Walking Tour
Start at Dufferin Terrace for panoramic views
Visit Notre-Dame Basilica (free admission)
Spring: Maple syrup tasting at La Petite Cabane à Sucre
Walk down to Lower Town via Breakneck Stairs
Explore Place Royale and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires chapel
Stroll Rue du Petit Champlain (North America’s oldest shopping street)
Return via funicular ($5 per person) MAP

6:00 PM: Family Dinner at La Buche
49 Rue Sainte-Anne • Quirky Québecois comfort food • View Map

8:00 PM: Couples Dinner at Entrecôte Saint-Jean
1080 Rue Saint-Jean • Classic steak-frites • View Map

Montmorency Falls

DAY 2: NATURE & ISLAND ADVENTURE

9:00 AM: Breakfast Suggestions
Le Cochon Dingue (Lower Town)
Paillard (Rue Saint-Jean)
Café Les Mordus (Clarendon Hotel)

10:00 AM: Montmorency Falls Adventure
Spring: Cable car over thundering falls
Summer: Via ferrata climbing
Fall: Zipline through foliage TICKETS

12:30 PM: Lunch on Île d’Orléans
Suggested: Le Vignoble du Mitan • 2287 Chemin Royal, St-Pierre • View Map

2:30 PM: Afternoon on Île d’Orléans
Spring: Strawberry picking at Ferme François Gosselin
Summer: Wine tasting at 3 vineyards
Fall: Apple harvest at Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau

Alternative Activity:

St. Lawrence River Bike Tour
Fat bike rental along Corridor du Littoral (20km paved trail) RENTALS

6:30 PM: Dinner Options
Aux Anciens Canadiens (Traditional Québecois)
34 Rue Saint-Louis • Game meat specialties • View Map Sugar Shack Experience (Seasonal)
Suggested: Érablière le Chemin du Roy • 30min from city • Details

Citadelle of Québec

DAY 3: MILITARY HISTORY & ARTISAN DISCOVERY

9:00 AM: Breakfast Suggestions
Maison Smith (Plains of Abraham)
Café du Monde (Vieux-Port)

10:00 AM: La Citadelle Military Tour
Changing of the Guard (June-Oct daily at 10am)
Museum of the Royal 22e Régiment
TICKETS

12:30 PM: Lunch on Grande-Allée or Rue Saint-Jean
Taverne Louise (French bistro)
700 Grande-Allée Est • View Map

2:30 PM: Artisan Exploration
Rue du Trésor open-air art gallery
Ferry ride to Lévis for skyline views
Boutique shopping in Lower Town

6:30 PM: Dinner Options
Le Lapin Sauté (Lower Town)
52 Rue du Petit Champlain • Cozy rabbit dishes • View Map Le Conti (Upper Town)
34 Rue Saint-Louis • Fine French cuisine • View Map

Martello Tower

DAY 4: HISTORY & DEPARTURE

8:30 AM: Breakfast at Hotel or Nearby Café

9:30 AM: Morning Activities
Martello Tower soldier demonstration
Morrin Centre historic library tour
TICKETS

12:00 PM: Farewell Lunch
Chez Boulay (Nordic-inspired Québecois)
1110 Rue Saint-Jean • View Map

3:00 PM: Departure
Check-out time typically 11am – luggage storage available at most hotels

YOUR HOTEL OPTIONS

Château Frontenac

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

• Iconic landmark
• Gold Floor suites
• Rooftop terrace

HOTEL INFO
Auberge St-Antoine

Auberge Saint-Antoine

• Relais & Châteaux
• Archaeological displays
• Riverside views

HOTEL INFO
Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

• Boutique charm
• Rooftop garden
• Walk to attractions

HOTEL INFO
Clarendon Hotel

Hôtel Clarendon

• Historic 1870 building
• Café Les Mordus
• Central location

HOTEL INFO
Palace Royale

Hôtel Palace Royal

• Indoor waterpark
• Spacious suites
• Near St. Jean Gate

HOTEL INFO
Château Laurier

Château Laurier Québec

• Luxury spa
• Connected to convention center
• City views

HOTEL INFO

Itinerary available spring (May-Jun), summer (Jul-Aug), and fall (Sep-Oct)
Contact: bonjour@visitquebec.com

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