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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

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4.9

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394

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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

02:16

7.91km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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2.40 km

The Citadel of Quebec

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Walk on the ramparts of the citadel and be amazed by the view!

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2.48 km

View of Château Frontenac and Quebec City

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Nice view on the way to the citadel towards the old town.

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2.59 km

View of the Château Frontenac

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Great because it's a beautiful building!

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2.78 km

Dufferin Terrace

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The Dufferin terrace is a wooden observation deck below the Château Frontenac, where you can take a leisurely stroll. Built in the 1870s, the wooden terrace, 430 meters long, starts …

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2.91 km

View of Quebec City Harbour

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Sometimes there are a lot of ships!

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4.15 km

Place Royale (Old Quebec)

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Welcome to Canadian France!

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4.27 km

Casse-Cou Staircase (Breakneck Steps)

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These steep stairs lead to Rue du Petit Champlain.

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4.97 km

Château Frontenac

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You can stroll on the wooden promenade, which is located below the château, wonderful!

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7.91 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

830 m

176 m

170 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

1.33 km

1.23 km

653 m

443 m

170 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

The Citadel of Quebec

View of Château Frontenac and Quebec City

View of the Château Frontenac

Dufferin Terrace

View of Quebec City Harbour

Place Royale (Old Quebec)

Casse-Cou Staircase (Breakneck Steps)

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