Quebec Parliament Building – Dufferin Terrace loop from Quebec

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Quebec Parliament Building – Dufferin Terrace loop from Quebec

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Quebec Parliament Building – Dufferin Terrace loop from Quebec

02:11

7.85km

140m

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: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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772 m

Quebec Parliament Building

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The Quebec Parliament Building is an eight-story structure and is the seat of the National Assembly of Quebec, located in Quebec City, Quebec

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2.28 km

View of the Château Frontenac

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The old town is very impressive. You should really take some time to walk through the streets.

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2.35 km

Cannons of the Fortifications of Quebec

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Exciting insight into the defense of the city of Quebec.

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3.60 km

Place Royale (Old Quebec)

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Welcome to Canadian France!

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3.98 km

Casse-Cou Staircase (Breakneck Steps)

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These steep stairs lead to Rue du Petit Champlain.

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5.71 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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5.97 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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6.44 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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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

1.28 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

981 m

521 m

497 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

4°C

55 %

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Comments

December 26, 2023,Downtown Quebec

Canada has no or very few historical sights. The big exception is Quebec.
Old Quebec has a 400 year history and is a World Heritage Site.
Here there is the Chateau Frontenac (hotel), the Citadelle (4.5 km of fortifications), the city wall with city gates and the Petit Chamlain, a simply fairytale-like shopping street.
That's why Quebec is a popular …

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