Activities and Attractions:
When you first arrive to the Ste. Foy Airport, be sure to pick up as many brochures that you can. There are many available including some very good maps of the city.
”Le Chocolat Chaud”, in The Quartier Petit-Champlain neighborhood. The Old Quebec City Area is a unique region, offering in seemingly limitless spaces, the advantages of urban living, and the charms of rural life ...
The Quartier Petit-Champlain neighborhood is unique in North America. On the shore of the St.Lawrence River, bordering Place Royale and the Quebec Old Port, it hosts the oldest church, the oldest street and… the oldest commercial district on the continent.
Shopping in the Quartier Petit-Champlain, you will discover boutiques such as you will rarely find anywhere else. Arts and crafts, collectors' items, designers clothing, confectioner's shops, glass-working factories, it's the ideal place to come up with an original gift, an unusual decorative object or a distinctive piece of clothing, in a setting filled with history, strolling through narrow cobblestone streets between centuries-old houses. Between your discoveries, you can relax in a café, a restaurant or a bistro, and quietly enjoy all that this unusual place has to offer.
Gastronomy: Quebec City, Gourmet Capital of Canada For the true gourmet, Québec City is a rendezvous with fine cuisine and delights for all tastes. The wide variety of culinary specialties available and the high standards set by its chefs have given Québec City a reputation that goes far beyond its borders. The quality of its restaurants attracts visitors from around the world.
The Best Restaurants:
There is a wide choice when looking for a great restaurant in the area. Whether your tastes indulge in a delicate refined menu or a hearty meal, a typical Québec home-style dinner or one of the many ethnic specialties offered in the area, your pleasure is guaranteed every time. For the gourmet in you, Québec City has some of the finest dining in North America. Linger over a delicious meal at a candlelit bistro. Savor the chef’s tantalizing creations at one of the city’s many gourmet restaurants. An intimate tête-à-tête in this most European of cities is sure to put you in the mood…
In order to satisfy the discriminating palates of Québec City residents, our chefs must continuously surpass their best creations and go one step further. This is certainly the reason why Québec City is one of the country’s great gourmet attractions.
Where Taste Means Atmosphere Dining pleasures take on a new dimension when an enchanting decor and atmosphere are also on the menu. Québec City has a truly unique ambience, from breathtaking settings to romantic hideaways, each more seductive than the last. Those who are entranced by former centuries will be charmed by restaurants tucked into homes dating from the 18th and 19th centuries in Old Québec City and the Portneuf area, on the Beaupré Coast, or in ancestral homes on the Île d’Orléans.
Try an exquisitely prepared meal in an intimate candle-lit setting while admiring the river, or listening to the crackling of the fire in the hearth. Québec City and its surroundings feature hundreds of fine restaurants. During spring, visitors can taste a typical Québec specialty at a maple sugar party. Enjoy, among friends and family, a meal prepared with maple syrup in an atmosphere of festivity and joy.
All the Pleasures of Gastronomy:
In the Québec City area, it is easy to savor fine cuisine in an exclusive, sumptuous decor. Eat heartily in a small, friendly diner, or while away the hours at a lively and colorful neighborhood sidewalk café. Romantic, exotic, warm or informal, each has its own charm and distinctive character.
The gourmet delights of Québec City are many and varied with something for every taste... and every budget. And our hospitality is legendary. So no matter where you go, you will always find a warm welcome, full of enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. The success of a fine meal is in the welcome. In this respect, Québec City has earned its reputation.
Old Port Market If you like fine, locally-produced food and drink, want to shoot the breeze with Quebec City farmers, learn more about different handicrafts from the artisans themselves or enjoy a snack of tasty local cheese, then you will not be disappointed by the Old Port Market, with its wide selection of agrifood products, fresh flowers and more from farms in the Greater Quebec Area. It is like going on a trip to the countryside, though you are only a minutes from the Clarendon Hotel. During the holiday season and Easter weekend, the Old Port Market offers mouth-watering creations and tempting delicacies!
Quebec – has an infinite number of leisure activities! The choices are yours to make:
Stay In The City, Or In A Rural Area, Near A Beautiful Park Or Nature Reserve.
Activities Specific To The Nordic Regions, Such As: Cross-country And Downhill Skiing, Skating, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling.
Take A Trip To The Mountains.
Go Fishing On A Lake Or A River.
Ice Canoeing (winter Time).
Rent Nautical Equipment.
Enjoy A Good Meal In A Restaurant.
On A Narrow Picturesque Street Or On The Shore Of The St-Lawrence River.
Take Guided Touring A Bus, In An Airplane.
Quench Your Thirst In A Terrace, A Bar, A Pub.
Relax In A Health Center.
Practice Seasonal Activities In A Golf Club.
You Can Have A Wonderful Day Cruise On The Majestic St-Lawrence River And See The Whales In Tadoussac.
Theaters.
Museums.
Exhibitions.
Parks.
Antique Shops.
Art Galleries.
Water Falls.
Horseback Riding Centers.
Beaches.
Fishing And Ice Fishing.
Skiing
Quebec has some of the best Skiing / Snowboarding in North America: Le Massif for a European experience both skiing and dining and some of the most spectacular views, Mt. Ste. Anne is also a 20 minute drive away and great for kids.
When you first arrive to the Ste. Foy Airport, be sure to pick up as many brochures that you can. There are many available including some very good maps of the city.
”Le Chocolat Chaud”, in The Quartier Petit-Champlain neighborhood. The Old Quebec City Area is a unique region, offering in seemingly limitless spaces, the advantages of urban living, and the charms of rural life ...
The Quartier Petit-Champlain neighborhood is unique in North America. On the shore of the St.Lawrence River, bordering Place Royale and the Quebec Old Port, it hosts the oldest church, the oldest street and… the oldest commercial district on the continent.
Shopping in the Quartier Petit-Champlain, you will discover boutiques such as you will rarely find anywhere else. Arts and crafts, collectors' items, designers clothing, confectioner's shops, glass-working factories, it's the ideal place to come up with an original gift, an unusual decorative object or a distinctive piece of clothing, in a setting filled with history, strolling through narrow cobblestone streets between centuries-old houses. Between your discoveries, you can relax in a café, a restaurant or a bistro, and quietly enjoy all that this unusual place has to offer.
Gastronomy: Quebec City, Gourmet Capital of Canada For the true gourmet, Québec City is a rendezvous with fine cuisine and delights for all tastes. The wide variety of culinary specialties available and the high standards set by its chefs have given Québec City a reputation that goes far beyond its borders. The quality of its restaurants attracts visitors from around the world.
The Best Restaurants:
There is a wide choice when looking for a great restaurant in the area. Whether your tastes indulge in a delicate refined menu or a hearty meal, a typical Québec home-style dinner or one of the many ethnic specialties offered in the area, your pleasure is guaranteed every time. For the gourmet in you, Québec City has some of the finest dining in North America. Linger over a delicious meal at a candlelit bistro. Savor the chef’s tantalizing creations at one of the city’s many gourmet restaurants. An intimate tête-à-tête in this most European of cities is sure to put you in the mood…
In order to satisfy the discriminating palates of Québec City residents, our chefs must continuously surpass their best creations and go one step further. This is certainly the reason why Québec City is one of the country’s great gourmet attractions.
Where Taste Means Atmosphere Dining pleasures take on a new dimension when an enchanting decor and atmosphere are also on the menu. Québec City has a truly unique ambience, from breathtaking settings to romantic hideaways, each more seductive than the last. Those who are entranced by former centuries will be charmed by restaurants tucked into homes dating from the 18th and 19th centuries in Old Québec City and the Portneuf area, on the Beaupré Coast, or in ancestral homes on the Île d’Orléans.
Try an exquisitely prepared meal in an intimate candle-lit setting while admiring the river, or listening to the crackling of the fire in the hearth. Québec City and its surroundings feature hundreds of fine restaurants. During spring, visitors can taste a typical Québec specialty at a maple sugar party. Enjoy, among friends and family, a meal prepared with maple syrup in an atmosphere of festivity and joy.
All the Pleasures of Gastronomy:
In the Québec City area, it is easy to savor fine cuisine in an exclusive, sumptuous decor. Eat heartily in a small, friendly diner, or while away the hours at a lively and colorful neighborhood sidewalk café. Romantic, exotic, warm or informal, each has its own charm and distinctive character.
The gourmet delights of Québec City are many and varied with something for every taste... and every budget. And our hospitality is legendary. So no matter where you go, you will always find a warm welcome, full of enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. The success of a fine meal is in the welcome. In this respect, Québec City has earned its reputation.
Old Port Market If you like fine, locally-produced food and drink, want to shoot the breeze with Quebec City farmers, learn more about different handicrafts from the artisans themselves or enjoy a snack of tasty local cheese, then you will not be disappointed by the Old Port Market, with its wide selection of agrifood products, fresh flowers and more from farms in the Greater Quebec Area. It is like going on a trip to the countryside, though you are only a minutes from the Clarendon Hotel. During the holiday season and Easter weekend, the Old Port Market offers mouth-watering creations and tempting delicacies!
Quebec – has an infinite number of leisure activities! The choices are yours to make:
Stay In The City, Or In A Rural Area, Near A Beautiful Park Or Nature Reserve.
Activities Specific To The Nordic Regions, Such As: Cross-country And Downhill Skiing, Skating, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling.
Take A Trip To The Mountains.
Go Fishing On A Lake Or A River.
Ice Canoeing (winter Time).
Rent Nautical Equipment.
Enjoy A Good Meal In A Restaurant.
On A Narrow Picturesque Street Or On The Shore Of The St-Lawrence River.
Take Guided Touring A Bus, In An Airplane.
Quench Your Thirst In A Terrace, A Bar, A Pub.
Relax In A Health Center.
Practice Seasonal Activities In A Golf Club.
You Can Have A Wonderful Day Cruise On The Majestic St-Lawrence River And See The Whales In Tadoussac.
Theaters.
Museums.
Exhibitions.
Parks.
Antique Shops.
Art Galleries.
Water Falls.
Horseback Riding Centers.
Beaches.
Fishing And Ice Fishing.
Skiing
Quebec has some of the best Skiing / Snowboarding in North America: Le Massif for a European experience both skiing and dining and some of the most spectacular views, Mt. Ste. Anne is also a 20 minute drive away and great for kids.