Want to visit Quebec City with the least amount of money possible?
Then follow this Top 15 free tours, museums and activities to do in Quebec City that we have created for you to enjoy without breaking the bank.
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Visit the Old Quebec
old Quebec is an area to visit on foot. The monuments, the streets, the Petit-Champlain, the parks and the riverbanks make for a rather pleasant and completely free visit in Quebec City. Old Quebec is the historical and most authentic center of the city. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll encounter monuments, artisans and houses that evoke Quebec culture.
Free performances of Cirque du Soleil
Every summer, the Cirque du Soleil, whose headquarters are located in Quebec City, organizes outdoor shows. They are free and therefore very popular: we advise you to go well in advance because the wait can be very long. Some of the shows are of course not free, but you can check the dates of the ones that are open to the public!
Go to the market and discover the local life
A visit to Quebec City is a real activity. You can admire the architecture, meet local artisans, stroll through the streets, ..
We strongly recommend the Old Port of Quebec market which promotes many local artisans and products
This first free activity will help you discover the authenticity and charm of life in Quebec City.
Visit the Governor’s residence of Canada
It is located in the Citadel of Quebec, a vestige of the foundation of Quebec and the first wars that accompanied it. Very often free visits are organized. The visit lasts one hour so don’t hesitate, you will learn a lot.
Walks to do in Quebec City
Quebec City is a very pleasant city to discover on foot. There are many walking routes to discover, between the monuments, in the streets or on the river bank
The best places to walk are the parks, notably Victoria Park, Chauveau Park, St Mathews Park, the Dufferin Terrace Promenade near the Frontenac Castle, the Plains of Abraham or the banks of the St. Lawrence and St. Charles Rivers
We can also mention the Samuel Champlain Parkway. The many parks, open spaces and landscaped promenades make Quebec City a particularly pleasant city to discover on foot.
What to do for free in Quebec City? Picnic in the open air
All the places I mentioned in the previous point are also ideal places to have a picnic in good weather in Quebec City, in group, with your family or as a couple. Don’t hesitate to bring back some board games that will enhance your relaxing moments outdoors.
Enjoy free outdoor shows in Quebec City
In the summer, street artists perform in the streets, on the Plains of Abraham and on the Dufferin Terrace. Take a walk in the evening to watch the jugglers, musicians and all the artists who perform in the streets of Quebec City. We advise you to get information at the tourist office or on the internet on all the places to be to attend the shows. Events are regularly organized!
Take free yoga classes in Quebec City
Every summer, yoga sessions are open to the public on the Dufferin Parkway. Whether you are a yoga enthusiast or not, these classes are adapted to all levels. We recommend them for a truly relaxing moment with a breathtaking view of the Château Frontenac.
A bike ride to Île d’Orléans
This free activity (provided you have a bike) is very popular with Quebec City residents. The ride is very refreshing and exotic. You will have to take the bridge and if you walk in the evening you will be able to admire the lights of the city on the St. Lawrence.
Visit Île d’Orléans for free
You can access it by bike or by car and walk around it. The local life is full of charm and the landscapes are worth a visit. Many of the views of this island are postcard-worthy, so you’ll have plenty of memories. It has an area of almost 200 square kilometers with many bike paths, beaches and fields.
Zumba classes in Beauport Bay
I mentioned the yoga classes at the Dufferin Terrace, but if you prefer Zumba, there are free classes open to the public in the summer at Beauport Bay. Sessions are usually held from 1 to 2 p.m., you can find out more at the tourist office.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste in June
If you are in Quebec City in June, you can attend the Saint-Jean-Baptiste festivities which usually take place on the Plains of Abraham, a large space that regularly hosts shows and concerts.
The New France Festival
at the beginning of August, the Petit Champlain district and Place Royale host the festivities for the Fête de la Nouvelle-France. This celebration commemorates the founding of Quebec City by Frenchmen (including Champlain) in the 17th century and its construction throughout the following centuries. Its name “New France” comes from there. The historical atmosphere of the foundation of Quebec is replayed and you can eat with music in a unique atmosphere.
Free museum visits
Very often in Quebec City, on the first Sunday of each month, museums open for free to promote and share culture. Take advantage of this exceptional offer to discover Quebec City from other angles, whether historically, culturally or artistically. We advise you to find the museums that open for free and plan your visits.
A bike ride in Quebec City
In addition to the bicycle route to Île d’Orléans, there are more than 400 kilometers of bicycle paths in Quebec City that you can use to discover the city from top to bottom. You will be able to enjoy an exceptional landscape.
This was our selection of free activities to do in Quebec City. You can also learn about the fireworks to admire in Quebec City
In the summer, an event called Les Grands-Feux Loto-Québec regularly lights up the sky with fireworks shows from the St. Lawrence River that are admired from many places in Quebec City
We strongly recommend that you get information on the internet or at the tourist office when you arrive. This way you will be able to find all the offers that are available in Quebec City during your stay.
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