winding hallways and graceful wings.
At the Plains of Abraham, where the
French surrendered New France to the British
in 1759, gaze upon the sweeping views from
Cap Diamant, before continuing along the
scenic Grande Allée. The Parliament Building,
an imposing second Empire-style building, is
also worth a visit. You may wish to venture
outside the city to see the majestic
Montmorency Falls, its roaring waters falling
272 feet to the St. Lawrence River below, a
spectacular sight.
GASTRONOMY
It's no secret that Quebec has become a
foodie destination. Its rich culinary heritage
and world-class producers have been
influenced by European colonisation –
especially French. You must try Quebec's
signature dish, poutine, which consists of
French fries topped with cheese curds and
gravy—it is served everywhere, from food
trucks to high-end restaurants, and with a
diverse selection of toppings, including
chorizo, pulled pork and even foie gras.
Other staples of Quebec City are tourtière
—meat pies usually filled with minced pork,
veal or beef, available in bakeries around the
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EXPLORE QUEBEC CITY
THE VIKING WAY
Viking offers a number of included and
optional excursions in Quebec City,
including:
OLD TOWN & MONTMORENCY FALLS
Discover the historic sites in Quebec City's
Old Town and view the stunning scenery
at Montmorency Falls.
OLD TOWN WITH FOOD & TEA AT
CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
Steep yourself in the history of Quebec
City during a walk through its Old Town
and take tea at its best-known landmark.
GETTING THERE: Voyages to Quebec
City include the new 15-day Canada &
Greenland Explorer, sailing from
Toronto to Nuuk or in reverse.
Toronto
Trois-Rivières
Havre-Saint-Pierre
Tadoussac
Red Bay
Battle Harbour
Woody Point (Bonne Bay)
Quebec City
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
L ab r a d o r
S ea
Kapisillit
Paamiut
Nuuk
Ivittuut
QUEBEC
ONTARIO
NEWFOUNDLAND
& LABRADOR
CANADA
GREENLAND
At lant i c
O cean
L ake
O n t a r i o
–
C r ui s e
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S eaway L o ck s
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O ve r night in Po r t
VIEW
VOYAGE
Clockwise, from top:
Traditional poutine; horse
drawn carriage
city, and crêpes which were originally brought
by European explorers to Quebec and which
these days are stuffed with savoury or sweet
fillings. Quebec's cold winter climate is eased
by the array of nourishing soups available,
including French Onion and Soupe aux pois,
both of which are deliciously warming. Good
food, as with all things in captivating Quebec
City, will leave you feeling richly satisfied.
