What to do in Capitale-Nationale

Le Château Frontenac has always been a hotel, owned by a railway and a luxury hotel chain, and dominating the city, acting as a beacon for tourists. Spend time in its lobby to view 400-year-old items and take a guided tour.

Montmorency Falls plunge 272 feet (83 meters) into a bowl-shaped basin on the St. Lawrence River. This waterfall is nearly 100 feet (30 meters) higher than Niagara Falls, although not as wide. At the top of the cliff is the large Montmorency Manor. It houses an interpretation center and a restaurant and café that overlook the falls.

One of the most famous neighborhoods in Québec is a picturesque collection of narrow cobblestone streets with bistros, shops and art galleries housed in old stone buildings. Shopping is one of the principal reasons why people come to Petit-Champlain. Browse the handicraft boutiques that are noted for their leather, jewelry, clothing and decorative arts.

Discover a fascinating world of colorful marine life at the Aquarium du Quebec (Quebec Aquarium Park). Explore the indoor and outdoor areas to spot amphibians, fish, reptiles and sea mammals. Enjoy family-friendly fun with water games and watch animal performances. The Aquarium du Quebec is home to around 10,000 animals, which represent some 300 species.

Enjoy a fun-packed vacation on the slopes of Le Massif de Charlevoix, a winter wonderland for skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and après-ski activities. Le Massif sits nestled between the majestic Laurentian Mountains and the blue waters of the St. Lawrence River. Its history began in the 1980s, when minibuses and snowmobiles ferried skiers to a handful of runs. Today, the resort features more than 50 trails across a skiable terrain of 406 acres (165 hectares).