We decided to drop in for a tour here on our second visit to Quebec City, mostly just to try…read moresomething new. The tour was about an hour long and our tour guide's English was great. Plenty of jokes and interesting descriptions about the history of the place. This building was originally a jail when it was built, intended to reflect the ideology of a British man who was set on reforming prisons. Like many countries when faced with an influx of immigration, the population housed in the jail were disproportionately made up of immigrants being punished for minor offenses. It was later converted to an English-language college that didn't last very long. The building finally wound up becoming an English-language library that now serves as the English-language cultural center of Quebec City. The library is filled with artifacts as well. And that old library smell is heavenly! The tour was a little boring, but not terribly, which is the only reason I give it 4 stars. I would have liked some more photographs from that time to be displayed throughout (even though I know they're probably incredibly rare). I did find myself checking my watch, but probably because we came in starving. If you're a history buff, library nerd, or jail hobbyist (lol), definitely try to check this place out.

This was a very enjoyable tour of a building that has been through a lot in it's life. The tour of…read morethe jail and the glimpse of living conditions during Quebec's history was excellent. The library was very beautiful. Definitely worth 90 minutes of your time.

Club privé distinctif avec un fort héritage militaire et civil. Magnifique endroit pour accueillir…read moredes événements!

The Garrison Club was established by Canadian militia officers way back in 1879. It's a private…read moreclub for meetings and get-togethers of military and social elite groups. Over the years it has been the site of hundreds of recreational and social events. The military origins of the Club are represented on its grounds by pyramids of cannon balls and an old cannon. I attended a private reception tonight and had a chance to check out the dozens of opulently decorated and furnished rooms at the club. The rooms are huge - gorgeously decorated with paintings on the walls and dark woodwork and paneling. Our group was set up outside under a tent, and everything was just perfect. The bartenders, cooks, servers, and everyone we encountered was professional and first-class. It's conveniently located on Rue Saint-Louis in the middle of the busy tourist zone

Ok, so everywhere you go in 2017 you have security. The port is no exception…read more THE DIFFERENCE: Security and staff at the Quebec Terminal are courteous, friendly and respectful. Aren't we all members of the human race? Yes, and at this port they treated me that way. The place is clean, fast and professional. And we don't speak French beyond basic phases and the port staff helped us get though in English. Bravo Terminal du Port de Québec people, bravo!

This is the port where you board many of the crew ships. It was easy and no hassle, even the…read moresecurity clearance was pretty easy. We're now on the ship and everything is good.

From the owner: La Nef offre : - Une magnifique salle multifonctionnelle à…read morelouer pour toutes sortes d'événements (réception, conférence, salon d'artisan, réunion, spectacle, etc.) - Des locaux à louer à prix abordable pour des organismes à but non lucratif - Des visites guidées de son bâtiment durant la saison estivale

Attended a private reception for 200 tonight at Espace 400e, and the venue was terrific. It's a…read moremulti-level facility, with an large upper dining area, a lower section that acted as a bar and place for gaming tables, a large area under a canopy, and a perimeter deck area that gave you a gorgeous view of the harbor and the 10:00 Pm laser/multimedia show projected on the elevation of the adjacent building. Nothing but class from start to finish.

Quebec City Marriott is an ideal place to stay in Old Town Quebec. It's a smaller property than the…read moreusual Marriott but doesn't disappoint. Rooms are large, spaces are quiet and amenities as always are nice. Breakfast delivered on all points! Fresh flaky croissant's, fresh fruit, yogurts, variety of milk and variations, meats and best of all made to order omelettes and eggs from the kitchen. I ordered a fresh smoked salmon and brie omelette that was delicious! Thanks Jonathan for a nice dining experience! Shops, dining, entertainment and historic places are all around you and very easily walkable. I'd stay here again when visiting. The front desk guest services were all friendly and happy to help me with all your requests!

We loved this hotel. First, the location is wonderful. Pretty much any direction you walk from the…read morehotel you get to amazing stuff. At the same time, super easy - valet parking, easy to find from highway. And it is a quiet corner in a busy area - silent in our rooms at night. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We loved getting up and walking short distances to lovely coffee shops, were able to drop off stuff we bought and head back out easily. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms nice. My adult children how impressed they were by the cleanliness - "spotless". We highly recommend this Marriott!

Firstly, we were greeted very kindly by the staff and front desk. The service was quick and easy to…read moreunderstand. Secondly, to our surprise, my family and I had gotten a bottle of sparkling Champaign! With a letter stating that we were so kind that the staff and the supervisor wanted to give us a little something! Not only was that generous, but that was so sweet of them! Thirdly, breakfast was not included, but when we asked to know where the nearest breakfast places were. The head desk person told us that we had a message written in our reservation stating that we were so kind that we got one day of free breakfast. How amazing is that! Honestly, very much appreciated. For people that are visiting Quebec for a first time. And staying at this hotel for the first time, I have to say I would definitely come back. Everything is super clean. Everyone is super nice and we're just having an overall good stay and good time!

Reaching the hotel after a long drive, my family and I were greeted by kind staff members, which…read moremade the service go by quickly. After finally settling into our rooms, it came to our surprise, when my family and I were given a bottle of sparkling Champagne! There was even a letter, explaining how we were so kind towards the staff, that the hotel supervisor wanted to give us a little something special and make sure that we enjoy our stay. It was so thoughtful; no one in my family was expecting this kind and generous gesture. Unfortunately, breakfast is not included; however there is a restaurant that is connected. When asking to know about any other locations to go grab a bite, the staff member at the desk heard about our kindness and told us that it was added in our reservation that we were allowed one day of free breakfast at the restaurant next door. This was so amazingly sweet! Honestly, wasn't expecting that a small act of kindness can lead to all this. Anyone who is visiting Quebec City for the first time, I truly recommend this hotel. I honestly had an amazing time, that if I ever came back, I would definitely come back to this hotel. Everything was perfect; from a clean room, to beautiful decorations in every hall, there was nothing to be disappointed about. Especially with the staff members who were super nice, kind and very welcoming, everything was just perfect. Overall it was a great stay and great time. Definitely recommend as a place to stay.

This amazing Cirque Du Soleil show, this year called Chemin Invisible (The Invisible Path) is held…read moreTuesdays through Saturdays until September 1st and the kicker is that it is free! Another surprise is that the show is held outdoors in Quebec City's Saint-Roch district which is about a 10 minute downhill walk from Vieux Quebec City to Lower Town. The staging has incredibly all been set up under the Dufferin-Montmorency highway overpass. It may be hard to imagine but the venue adds to the mystery and magic of the show. Apparently for the past 4 years Cirque Du Soleil has presented free shows in this spot during the summer months. Each year a different artistic director is called upon to create something innovative and befitting this unique outdoor space. The director this year is Pamela Schneider and I sing her praises. The sets and lighting are all professionally done and there is no apparent scrimping because it's not in a "real" theater. The music is all live and is an integral part of the entire experience. If I could buy the video of this show, I would. When we were there the show started at 9:30pm but as of August 1st it starts at 9:00pm. Get there early if you want a seat. We got there only about 5 minutes before the show started so all the seats were taken but it didn't matter. Standing, we could still see perfectly. The crowd was friendly and attentive and not at all overbearing. There was no pushing, jostling and nothing uncomfortable. In fact, we ended happy to be standing because the music is so cool you kind of want to be up and moving and clapping. When the show was over, it was pleasant to find there was no mad dash to a parking lot. Most people like us seemed to be on foot and seemed to be leaving in a nicely mesmerized post-show state of mind. We followed most of the crowd back up the hilly streets to Vieux Quebec. We stopped in a local restaurant for a drink on the outdoor patio. Imagine our surprise about 40 minutes later when much of the Cirque cast showed up to have drinks. We got to say thank you to this exuberant and talented group of artists. If you're thinking of a trip to QC before September 1st, I'd make sure to go see this. If not, remember it for next summer when who knows what new and exciting show will be planned.

I visited Quebec in July 2013, and pleased to report that Cirque du Soleil free show is still…read morerunning! It seems that this set up is almost like their practice shows, they try new tricks, and new members get to practice their showmanship here. Whatever it is, it is amazing and not to be missed! The show's routine changes year to year. Like Alexandra said, it gets really busy, come in early to snag a good spot. But even if you don't, the venue will somehow still hold lots of audiences. People were also allowed to stand near the stage. Ticking so many boxes, being free, outdoor, awesome vibe, the show completes any trip to Quebec. If I am lucky enough to visit Quebec again, I would definitely definitely go again.