I found and tried this gym when I first moved to Quebec about 10 months ago... I signed up for a…read morethree month period before signing a longer contract. I wanted a personal trainer so all in all i paid $700 for 3 months. During those three months I discovered that their trainers are sweet but not effective at all! There are some true gems like Nadia and Caroline but for the most part the trainers are less than motivational and seemed bored. Among other indicators, i know this because I worked with 6 different trainers and during my one-on-ones I often made some intentional errors in my stance/position, things that are obvious "no-nos" and the trainers said nothing at all. In addition trying to get an appointment with one of the good trainers is impossible (and i understand, everyone chooses them!) This gym has a lot of services packed in this small space... They get one of their stars for the options available to their clientele and for the group classes they offer (Tabata class with Nadia was a favourite); the other star goes to some of the wonderful ladies that work there. We all have our own personal fitness goals, but going to the gym takes energy, motivation and self discipline. So when we get there, we deserve knowledgable, experienced and professional help. After 3 months of training i saw no real results. At the end of the day my personal physical results are my responsibility and I can't blame a gym or trainer for that; but if you're going to spend your hard earned dollars somewhere, look for another place.

Anti Sk8 Parc is 90% sweet indoor skate park and 10% okay music venue. I played here a bit ago and…read moreit was a really cool show! Kids were skating around while we played and the whole venue and staff had a great vibe. If you're touring through Quebec City, play here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XETDKQ4TpKg

Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge has parterned with Mosaïcultures and transformed the space into a…read morebeautiful work of art. The park is filled with planty of sculptures composed of over 120 types of plants. It was an awe-inspiring experience. Sculptures at Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge are a reminder of the importance of protecting life and honouring all sentiment beings on the planet. The exhibit will end on October 10th 2022. If you are visiting Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge this summer, remember to visit the park for this once in a lifetime experience!

Mosaïculture Québec located at the Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge provided a spectacular display of…read moreamazing sculptures. We were lucky enough to get a ticket at their final weekend of the exhibition. We arrived a few minutes before opening and found free parking immediately. The stroll through the exhibit was easy for all ages. Hope they return for 2023!

So. Many. Stairs. It is a 450 foot elevation gain...all on stairs...over a pretty short…read morestretch. But, the views are nice and the stairs aren't terribly steep, are very well maintained, and there are a lot of spots to rest and enjoy the view along the way. The start of the stairs is at the end of the boardwalk near the toboggan chutes. For the return trip we opted for the more gentle descent via the upper part of the city along the old wall rather than go back down all the stairs.

Named after the Governor General of Canada from 1872 to 1878, Lord Dufferin. Make sure to walk the…read more'Promenade des Gouverneur's' when you visit Quebec. I like to plan my trip and prepare where to start and which spots will come as my day progresses. I had 2 options to visit the Plains of Abraham 1) from Saint Louis st, and 2) From Governors' Promenade- I chose this At 655m long with 308 steps it makes for one of the most memorable walks you will take when you visit Quebec. The 'promenade' takes you from Terrasse Dufferin. It connects the boardwalk in front of the Chateau Frontenac to the southernmost point of the Citadel to the Plains of Abraham. It hangs off Cap-Diamant. The Dufferin Terrace is close to the famous Chateau Frontenac hotel, the Funicular, and the Breakneck Stairs that connect Upper Town to Lower Town. The elevated promenade stretches along the Citadel with the fortification wall on one side, and a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River on the opposite side. You can start at either end of the boardwalk. This is a great free activity where you can get some exercise, enjoy the scenery, and make your way from one destination to another. Walking the Governors' Promenade usually ensures that you climb a whole bunch of uphill staircases and steps - at least over 300 (You can do vice versa as well) start from the Plains of Abraham and come to the boardwalk but normally you start the day from the famous spot so it's highly unlikely you will climb down Governors' Promenade is- where the Citadel meets the Plains of Abraham park along the cliff edge. The Battle of Abraham was fought here many years ago; now, the area is a sprawling park with many picnic tables and trees. The Plains of Abraham is a great place to relax or have a picnic in the sunshine. Moreover, from this vantage point, you will take hundreds of pictures. It makes for breathtaking views of the St-Lawrence River, the Ile d"Orleans, and the city.

It seems fitting that in this beautiful Quebec City park that a couple of musicians, equipped with…read morea guitar and an accordion, play away amongst the attentive passers-by and park-goers. Québecois Félix Leclerc: Guitarist, singer, revitalizer of the chanson (Quebec folk song), and passionate nationalist is remembered through this little oasis in the heart of Old Quebec City. The park seems, perhaps not coincidentally, like a small concert venue. There are two raised areas -- one in front of a few large stone steps right off of Rue du Petit Champlain, the second inside the park -- which both make the perfect stage for a small group of musicians. Not only does the significant tree cover and steep cliffs in the background make for a visually stunning park, it also makes for a great echo that allows the sound of buskers to reverberate around the surrounding area. It's also surprisingly tranquil (being that it's right off of Rue du Petit Champlain). There are plenty of benches, bench-swings, and Adirondack chairs to sit back, relax, and enjoy the space. It's well kept with flowers and plants that -- at the time of my visit in June -- were in their lushest, most beautiful state. A unique feature of this Old Quebec Heritage Site is Le souffle de l'Île (The Breath of the Island"), an aluminum sculpture, found at the back of the park, perched on part of the cliff. Part of the inscription is from LeClerc: FRAGILE ET DURABLE COMME UN PARFUM MA CHANSON D'AMOUR POUR LES TEMPS À VENIR S'APPELLERA VAGUE DE LA MER, MOISSON, MUSIQUE, BLEU DE NUIT. FRAGILE AND SUSTAINABLE AS A FRAGRANCE MY SONG OF LOVE FOR THE TIMES TO COME WAVE OF THE SEA, HARVEST, MUSIC, BLUE NIGHT. What a perfect park in a perfect city!

It's a small park as you walk down through Rue du Petit Champlain. A couple of swings and benches…read moreto relax if you're looking for a break from walking (and, of course, if they're available). Take some pictures and enjoy the weather (if it's good).

This park is across from the pretty, cafe-lined Rue St. Anne in Upper Quebec. Two arts venues ran…read moreoff of it. Rue de Tresor, on which the Old Law Courts building (formerly a monastery) is located, has streets lined with art produced and being sold by local artists. Surrounded by tourist attractions and historic architecture, this tree-filled park and public square is said to be the hub of Old Québec. Given its strategic location next to the Tourist Information Centre, Château Frontenac, and Dufferin Terrace. In the middle of the park is a Gothic fountain on which stands the Faith Monument (monument de la Foi) commemorating the three-hundredth anniversary of the arrival of the Recollet Fathers in Québec. It is the departure point for many guided tours of the city, as well as the boarding point for various motorcoach excursions.

Splendid place d'Armes in Quebec is a great spot to use as an embarkation point. No signs, nothing…read moreintrusive. Just a sloped green with eateries! Review: 5