Is 1 day enough for Quebec City?

If you manage your time wisely in the museums, one day in Quebec City is enough time to see the major sights and attractions in Upper and Lower Town. You'll also have time to enjoy a Quebecois lunch and experience some of its vibrant unique neighbourhoods.



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There are plenty of things to do in Quebec City, which makes it an excellent weekend destination. The city is very walkable and all the major attractions are located close to each other. Even with just 2 days in Quebec City, you will be able to see all the main attractions.

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Ten days is the perfect length of time to visit both Montréal and Québec City, allowing you to dedicate enough time to experience Montréal's legendary nightlife and Québec City's historic center, with a few side trips.

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It's basically charming and Pennsylvania/Midwest-like flat countryside mixed with some cute villages...but it goes on f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I convinced my fiance to stay on Chemin du Roy (going from Quebec to Montreal) until Trois Riveries. It's a big town on the map, so I was convinced it was going to be the winner.

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Quebec City is pretty compact and very walkable and unless you are heading to Montmorency Falls, you do not need your car anyway.

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The best way to get around Québec City is on foot. Once you pass through the walls of Old Québec, nearly everything you wish to see or do is within walking distance.

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The Ultimate First-Time Visitor's Guide to Québec City
  1. Stroll Through the Old Town Québec.
  2. Admire the City View From Château Frontenac.
  3. Visit Morrin Center.
  4. Visit the Citadelle de Québec.
  5. Head to the Top of the Observatoire de la Capitale.
  6. Take a Food Tour.
  7. Go a Day Trip to Montmorency Falls.
  8. Visit Île d'Orléans.


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Quebec City is 158 miles up the Saint Lawrence River, northeast of Montreal. How long is the drive from Montreal to Quebec City? There are two main options for driving between Montreal and Quebec City, both of which take about three hours.

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The best ways to get around Montr?al are on foot or by public transportation. Montr?al is a very walkable city, but if your feet do grow weary, the Montr?al Metro and bus are both cost-efficient and easy to use.

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It's an easy drive, unless you get caught in rush hour traffic in Montreal or Quebec City. Two 4-lane motorways connect the cities, one on each side of the St. Lawrence River. They take about the same time to drive, around 2 1/2 hours, although neither runs directly along the river for any distance.

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