Friday, November 11, 2016
From the moment you tell your friends you’re off to explore the oldest city in Canada, they are sure to be green with envy, who wouldn’t be? Cobblestone streets, trendy cafés, historic stone buildings, and scenery that is so stunning it will leave you weak in the knees. Here are my favourite experiences in the city to capture and share on Instagram.
1 Rue du Petit-Champlain
Stand atop the stairs of Escalier du Casse-Cou on Côte de la Montagne for a classic shot of rue du Petit-Champlain - a gorgeous perspective, particularly after a snowstorm.
2 Maison de la littérature
From the light streaming through the large old church windows to the white and blonde wood décor to the modern contemporary spiral staircase, Maison de la littérature is one of the most instagrammed indoor spots in Québec City.
3 Take the Québec-Lévis ferry
Capture the Québec City skyline from the shores of Lévis! The ferry takes 10 minutes to cross the Saint-Lawrence river and the view of the city is spectacular - especially at night.
4 Skating at Place D’Youville
Embrace winter in Québec by skating on the outdoor rink just outside the old city walls and enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate.
5 Fontaine de Tourny at the Parliament Building
A gift to Québec City in celebration of its 400th birthday, this fountain imported from France is simply stunning. Admire the fine details up close, or capture it with the old city walls or Parliament in the background.
6 Café Mælstrøm
Trendy café by day, cocktail bar by night. Indulge in coffee-infused cocktails or cold brew coffee in this popular café in Saint-Roch. We bet your friends have never been to a coffee shop cocktail bar!
7 Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De Mons
This is THE place to go for a classic postcard shot of Château Frontenac, Vieux Québec and the Saint-Lawrence river. Just walk along the path from La Citadelle de Québec to the end and voilà!
8 Chute Montmorency
Follow the path at the top of the falls to the bridge for a cool down-angle shot of the falls (30m higher than Niagara Falls), or Instagram an up-angle shot showing it in all its magnificent winter glory.
9 Hôtel de Glace
It is a hotel made from snow and ice which includes a bar and even a wedding chapel. This one has sexy written all over it!
10 Marché de Noël allemand
Québec City has a German Christmas Market?! Hells yes we do! It’s the perfect occasion to taste Swiss fondue or maple taffy, buy traditional German handicrafts. There is plenty to see, eat, and Instagram at this delightful Christmas market.
11 Le Lièvre & la tortue
Possibly one of the most instagrammable tearooms in Québec City, you will want to photograph every inch of this vintage-chic tearoom in Limoilou.
12 Poutine
Everyone needs a mouthwatering Instagram shot of poutine in their instagram feed. Watch your number of likes explode as your followers begin craving their own bowl of poutine.
13 Rue des Jardins
Stand at the junction of rue Donnacona and rue des Jardins for a shot of Québec City’s tiniest house facade next to Musée des Ursulines de Québec.
14 Observatoire de la Capitale
On a clear sunny day, you can capture stunning overhead shots of Québec City, which is absolutely magical in winter!
15 Brunch at Pied Bleu
Make reservations ahead of time as this little restaurant in Saint-Sauveur gets crowded quickly. Order all the things, arrange your table, and take an Instagram shot that will make everyone drool!
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