Lower Town Travel Guide
Québec City
Popular places to visit
Quebec Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec Cruise Terminal. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Place Royale
This small, attractive plaza was once the economic heart of the city and is the place where Québec began.
Museum of Civilization
Uncover thousands of years of Canadian history, culture, sports and science through a range of interactive displays and exhibits.
Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Rue du Cul-de-Sac
You can learn about the history of Québec City when you stop by Rue du Cul-de-Sac. Discover the great live music in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
This small, Roman Catholic church commemorates French victories over the British and is built on the site of the city’s first settlement.
Things to do
Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Canada Tours
Quebec City Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna
Immersion Quebec: Virtual Reality Experience of Quebec City's History
Top hotels in Lower Town
Hôtel des Coutellier
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Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Port Royal
Room was excellent, staff were extraordinary making the stay very special and the new lobby bar is the icing on the cake.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Beautiful clean common areas and room, quiet. Professional and kind staff all around.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec
Vraiment super
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Auberge Saint-Antoine
Beautiful place. Great service. Absolutely gorgeous restaurant. Nice littke treat on arrival. Treat on departure. Had our car washed by the valet! Brunch was fabulous
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Le Priori
Really friendly staff top to bottom, including the steak restaurant in the hotel
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Old Port Quebec City
Old Port Quebec City is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Port de Quebec and Quebec Cruise Terminal.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Terrasse Dufferin Slides to Old Quebec Funicular – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Town
If you're spending some time in Upper Town, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
If you're spending some time in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Grand Theatre of Quebec and Saint-Jean Street are top sights worth seeing.
Cap-Blanc
If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.
