Quebec City’s Notre-Dame Church.
Quebec City is a Perfect Vacation…
It’s freezing rain in Boston right now, and I’m seized with an urge to write a new article about the best place our family traveled last year: Quebec City, Canada during the summer! In this article, I’ve compiled 31 of my most beautiful photos from Old Quebec for your escapist pleasure.
Old Quebec does flower boxes so well!
Charming Flowers in Summer
Quebec City is a destination that epitomizes the word “charming.” It is worth at least three days of unstructured wandering and restaurant-hopping through its cobblestoned streets, should you be wise enough to schedule a visit.
Chateau Frontenac is the glamorous heart of the city.
Flowers, Frontenac, Food, and Fun!
In these photos, you’ll see the four “Fs”. First, flowers abound in the city in summer, spilling out of window boxes in exuberant rainbow waterfalls. My all-time favorite Quebec flower photo is below, captured after I asked my husband one too many times to pose for me. Bwhaha! (He would have looked even more epic if we’d made a flower crown of those orange things.)
Colin was not excited about posing with the pretty flowers AGAIN. Hehe.
Quebec City Restaurants: Incredible Food
Next, you will see food, because Quebec is famous for its delicious, French-inspired fare. We dined on outdoor patios almost every meal, and our little traveling toddler enjoyed the al fresco meals, too.
Dining al fresco is the thing to do during a Quebec summer. Our little guy loved it, too!
Chateau Frontenac is Like a Castle
Third, Chateau Frontenac features prominently in many of these pictures, because the fancy hotel reminds me of a fairy castle, and makes a gal happy to look at.
Paired with Old Quebec’s historic 17th century buildings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), it’s all a romantic feast for the eyes. Want to sleep inside this castle? Click to see current deals on this remarkable hotel, as it’s surprisingly affordable!
Isn’t Old Quebec like a fairy tale land?
Fresh Food Markets of Canada
Finally, these photos show fun. From river-side walking paths, to fresh markets, to joyful public art, Quebec City made our family smile with its color and joie de vivre. Despite the fact that I was in my first trimester of pregnancy during the trip and nauseous as heck, I still had a good time, and that says a lot!
Sunset on a sweet footpath we found along the St. Lawrence River.
Photos for Quebec Travel Inspiration
Without further ado, let us explore Quebec City through some more luscious photographs! I’m curious to find out: Which ones call out to you the most? Which surprise you? Which make you want to find that exact spot and sip an espresso in front of its glory? Let’s see!
Pink glass street art in an alley.
A tranquil green park in Old Quebec.
Delightful purple flower boxes.
Street performers are a big part of the city’s culture.
Fire-juggling performers captivate in the center of Old Quebec.
Charming streets of Quebec City.
Salad with brie, raspberries, and honey.
Awesome public art and murals abound in Quebec City.
Our son attempting to rob my purse during an outdoor lunch.
The stunning ceiling of Quebec’s Notre-Dame Church!
These bright red flowers were all around.
Me romping with Devi at Chateau Frontenac.
An interior view of Notre-Dame Church.
Delicate pink flowers along the restaurant patio where we ate dinner one night.
These winding streets are good for a week of happy wandering through Old Quebec.
This steep cobblestone hill in Quebec reminded me of Greece.
Cannons are sprinkled throughout town.
Gold and green in the Quebec City dusk.
Isn’t this an inviting place to eat? Cobblestones!
An ugly bridge support beam transformed by public art!
Who needs napkins when dining outdoors?
This cobblestone ramp was both beautiful and useful for our stroller.
Horse-drawn carriages add to the allure of Old Quebec.
Doesn’t picturesque Quebec City make you want to hold hands?
Ready for an Old Quebec City Trip Yet?
So, did you enjoy this stroll through delightful Quebec City? I hope so, because I loved photographing it! Do leave your impressions or experiences with the city in the comments section, below. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
See all my articles from our Montreal to Quebec City road trip.
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The author, Lillie Marshall, is 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English, fitness fan, and mother of two who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Around the World “L” Travel and Life Blog in 2009, and over 3.7 million readers have now visited this site. Lillie also runs TeachingTraveling.com and DrawingsOf.com. Subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media!
Tal Bright
Sunday 23rd of December 2018
Quebec is on my list for my next visit to Canada. Somehow I missed it last time... Your photos in this post definitely show how charming it is!
Lillie Marshall
Monday 24th of December 2018
Definitely check it out!!!
Maude
Monday 28th of March 2016
Hi!
I come from Quebec city! Thank you so much for the good words about my city! I you ever want to come back... during the winter, at Christmas time is the perfect choice! Every shop, every corner is decorated with lights! You can even visit the Chateau Frontenac ... it is very special when they decorate for Christmas.
Lillie
Monday 28th of March 2016
Great suggestion!
Alex Jacobson
Tuesday 26th of January 2016
Wow! Thank you for your article and awesome photos. Your family are so sweet. As for me, Quebec is a favourite city among others. We travelled there with my gf about 8 months ago. Quebec is one of North America’s oldest and most magnificent settlements. The city’s compact size makes it ideal for walking, and it shines brightest when you slow down. There’s more than a glimmer of Old Europe in its classic bistros, sidewalk cafes and manicured squares. I think Quebec must be in everyone's bucket list.
Lillie
Sunday 14th of February 2016
So well said! I agree that the compact size is perfect for strolling.
Marc
Sunday 24th of January 2016
One of my favorite cities in the world. I agree with you totally. Quebec is so wonderful even in the winter. Great pictures.
Tawanna
Sunday 24th of January 2016
Every time I see your photos of Quebec, it reminds me to put it on my list of places to travel in the near future. Stunning shots!
Lillie
Sunday 14th of February 2016
Peer pressure! :)