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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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4.8

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525

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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

02:18

8.05km

190m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.39 km

The Citadel of Quebec

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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2.47 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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2.57 km

View of the Château Frontenac

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From up here you have a fantastic view of Quebec and the St. Lawrence.

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2.76 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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2.89 km

View of Quebec City Harbour

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Sometimes there are a lot of ships!

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4.13 km

Place Royale (Old Quebec)

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Welcome to Canadian France!

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4.25 km

Casse-Cou Staircase (Breakneck Steps)

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These steep stairs lead to Rue du Petit Champlain.

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5.00 km

Château Frontenac

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Château Frontenac is a luxury hotel located in the center of the Canadian city of Quebec and considered one of the city's main attractions.

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8.05 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

1.18 km

129 m

124 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

1.64 km

1.35 km

911 m

372 m

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

26°C

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Comments

September 18, 2025,Von Limoilou nach Quebec

We were lucky with the weather. The city tour to the Citadel, the famous Hotel Fronternac, and the old town with its World Heritage Site will be an unforgettable experience.

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October 16, 2024,Quebec

Québec is a beautiful city to explore on foot. Immerse yourself in French atmospheres!

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August 13, 2024,Québec - Tour durch die Altstadt

The old town of Québec is impressive because of the easy accessibility of the individual sights. In addition to the mighty military site "Cidadelle de Québec" and the government building, there is still a lot to discover. At the end of the cultural program, you can get souvenirs in countless cute shops. Québec has a very special flair with many …

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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)

Château Frontenac

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