Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the National Jacques Cartier Park on this luxury helicopter tour. Just 50 kilometers north of Quebec City, this national park boasts spectacular views, including glacial landforms like the Jacques-Cartier Valley.

Follow the winding Jacques-Cartier River along the 550 meter U-shaped valley. This verdant park features coniferous trees on the plateau and deciduous trees along the valley. The park is home to moose, deer, caribou, wolves, and bears. You’ll spend an exciting 45 minutes in the air, covering 140 kilometers.

Your one-of-a-kind tour of the Jacques-Cartier Valley also includes access to the CCH Discovery Hub, a VIP guided tour of the helicopter hangar, a meal coupon, and a flight simulator (all subject to availability). Book now and take to the sky over the Jacques-Cartier Valley on this thrilling tour from Quebec City.

This 90 minute cruise on the St. Laurence River will give you a different perspective of the city as you discover the history of Quebec City, the river and the surroundings.

Setting out from the Chouinard Pier, in the shadow of the Chateau Frontenac, you will motor along the river while your costumed guide points out sites of interest. You will pass Baie de Beauport, popular for canoeing, kayaking, and when the wind is right, sailing, kite surfing, and sailboarding.

You will continue along the river to Montmorency Falls Park where you will see its namesake, the 275 foot tall falls created where the Montmorency River drops over the cliff into the Saint Lawrence River below.

Your cruise will then turn and follow the other bank of the river passing the western end of le d’Orlans, a pastoral island which was one of the first areas to be colonized and is considered the birthplace of francophones in North America.

Next you will pass along the banks of Levis, located across the river from Quebec City. Archeological sites in this area reveal evidence of human occupation (First Nations) for about 10,000 years. In the 1700s, the British laid siege to the city from hills on the Levis side eventually taking the city during the Seven Year War. Today, it is a residential area where 97% of the residents speak French as their mother tongue.

Your cruise then comes full circle, bringing you back to the pier where you began, near Place Royale in the Lower Town.

Your boat is a three-deck 1930s ferry which was turned into an excursion vessel and refurbished in 2011. It can carry 1,000 passengers, and has bilingual guides, full dining facilities, a bar, restrooms and several outside decks.

The cradle of French civilization in North America and the only walled city north of Mexico, Quebec City and its ramparts are home to a myriad of treasures that will delight you.

In the company of a professional Quebec guide, this Old Quebec City walking tour will take you through all the important sites of one of the oldest European settlements in North America. You will meander next to Quebec’s historical sites, such as the Citadel/Musee Royal 22e Regiment. Located on Cape Diamant, the Citadel (which is also called the Gibraltar of the Americas) is a national historic monument and an official residence of the Governor General.

You will also walk by the Chasteau Frontenac, which holds the Guinness World Record’s title of “most photographed hotel in the world.” Although several of Quebec City’s buildings are taller, the landmark hotel is perched atop a tall cape overlooking the St. Lawrence River, affording a spectacular view for several kilometers. The building is the most prominent feature of the Quebec City skyline as seen from across the St. Lawrence.

You will also spend time at the Place-Royale. Often referred to as the birthplace of French America, the Place-Royale is a small square with a big history. Samuel de Champlain chose this site to construct a trading post in 1608. It grew throughout the 17th and 18th centuries to become a bustling town marketplace and the heart of business and industry in Quebec City. Located in Quebec’s picturesque Lower Town, the historic plaza is now a lively social center and a very popular visitor attraction.

This tour is one of the best ways to see this beautiful city and uncover a few hidden Quebec City sites!