Quebec City Editor Picks

One of the city’s main tourist attractions, this century-old hotel is a treat to visit but a dream to stay in. Featuring authentic regional gastronomy, traditional high-tea service, and opulently decorated rooms, it’s definitely worth the steep nightly rate. Located on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the Chateau looks magical with its copper turrets, now stained green from decades of harsh weather. Guests can opt to dine in the bistro, out of the terrace (weather permitting), or before the blazing fireplace in the main hotel restaurant, Le Champlain, where chef Jean Soulard serves up award-winning cuisine made with <i>produits du terroir</i>. Jackets and ties are recommended.

Housed in a converted bank, this sleek boutique hotel’s chic contemporary rooms more than make up for the fact that it has just one small café for dining. Ceiling-high windows allow not only for a flood of natural light, but also for exceptional views of the city’s neo-Gothic architecture and copper rooftops, now green from weather wear. In addition to free WiFi in the rooms, the hotel features a fitness center, massage services, and valet parking (not that you’ll need your car much – it’s within walking distance to the Musée de la civilisation, Place Royale, the Port of Quebec, and Terrace Dufferin).

This Moshe Safdie-designed museum hosts two captivating permanent exhibits about Quebec in addition to traveling exhibitions.

Sail around the city, past l’Ile d’Orleans and the Montmorency Falls, on this guided tour. Bilingual guides outline the history of the Old Town, city fortifications, and majestic Château Frontenac.

Warm brick walls and rich red banquettes provide a backdrop to the eclectic dishes and...more

Right next to Château Frontenac, this charming crepe house with exposed stone walls serves...more

You don’t have to be a child to enjoy a visit to this chocolate museum and boutique. Selling a variety of dark, milk, and white chocolates, it also offers information on chocolate and wine pairing, and fair trade cocoa.