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Old Port Map. Québec City’s Old Port stretches out along the St. Lawrence River and is home to a marina, cruise ship terminal, and plenty of picturesque little streets. Take the time to explore Rue Saint‑Paul, Rue Sous‑le‑Cap, Rue Sault-au-Matelot, and Rue Saint-Pierre. It’s the perfect place for a leisurely stroll.
Dec. Vieux-Porte, as Quebec’s Old City Port is known, is a key tourist attraction to what was once a bustling area for ship merchants transporting supplies to the new settlers of the town. The Old Port was once one of the five biggest ports in the world and is still considered a popular cruise destination. Today the port serves as a ...
The Old Port is located in one of the most enchanting areas of Quebec City. Situated where the Saint Charles River meets the Saint Lawrence River, the Old Port encompasses an area of about 82 acres. The oldest port in the country, it is full of history that dates back to the 17th century. During colonization the area was the port of call for ...
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Nestled up beside Place Royale and Petit-Champlain, and just below Old Quebec, Old-Port is known for its shopping and restaurants than its activities. That being said, there are a few activities that should not be missed: Musée de la Civilization and L’Îlot des Palais being the top choices. While the neighbourhood is quiet during the winter months,...
French bistros, insanely delicious Italian food, Québécois diners; Vieux Port offers a wide range of cafés and restaurants to enjoy. On a cold winter day, we can often be found lounging in Bar Artefact and sipping decadent chocolat chaud; sitting along the bar at Matto71 and indulging in our favourite pasta dish; starting off the weekend with a gre...
OLD-Port is the go-to neighbourhood for antique aficionados and art lovers; wander along rue Saint-Paul to shop for antique treasures, then over to rue Saint-Pierre for antiques and art and artisanal products made in Quebec.
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International cruise liners were back in force, and Québec City was back to being the busiest passenger port on the St. Lawrence. There was also renewed interest in short boat tours: trips to Montmorency Falls and Pont de Québec and back, visits to Grosse Île, and themed cruises. Suddenly the Old Port had come back to life. A lively ...
Aug 2023 • Couples. The Old Port is a picturesque part of Quebec. It is a really lovely area in which to take a stroll and just enjoy yourself. There are all types of shops, from restaurants and bars to gift shops and everything else you would wish for. And there is the river and the boats and the beautiful scenery.
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Phone (418) 648-3300. The modern three-storey museum at the corner of Rioux and Saint-André streets shows the history of Quebec City’s Old Port, classified as a National Historic Site. It overlooks a large man-made harbour lined with wharves and docks known as Louise Basin.
