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.

Was cool watching it from the Hilton. Unfortunately their sound system wasn't working. Recommend…read moreseeing it closer if you visit Quebec city. Started at 10PM. Jen's review still holds for 2012.

If you have only one night in Quebec City, let this be where you spend it. It's free and there's…read morenothing like it. The Image Mill is a projection show set against the grain silos of the Quebec Harbor. In 2010 at least, the show tells the story of Quebec City's history through moving images and music; it's captivating and impressive, something I would pay a lot to see, but didn't have to because, like I said, it's free. In 2008, artist Robert Lepage created the show for the city's 400th anniversary. Its popularity prompted the city to extend the series until 2013. It's unclear based on the website whether there are any more shows in 2010, but you'll surely be able to see it during the summers of 2011-13. It starts between 9 and 10 p.m., depending on the month and lasts for about a half hour. People watch the show from the grass near where Rue Rioux meets Quai Stain-Andre.

Great visit to the citadelle. Sunny day, good for unhurried exploration…read more The guides speak English and French. We joined an English tour. They take you through the parts of the grounds you can visit, which is largely everything not being used as an administrative or lodging building. We had plenty of time to cover it all with the guide. Everything is obviously pristine. This military post never saw a day of action. No combat. No scars or wear. Didn't have the gore or spectres you psychologically touch and tip toe through, say, the blood stained halls of the Tower of London. Fantastic views of Quebec City. It was worth admission alone to walk the exterior walls and look down on the waterfront. We spent too much time watching the band. They were very cute, though not great musicians, parading through a very length marching pattern in full costume. Bless them And we then spent too much time waiting in line to take a picture next to a goat, their mascot. Why did we do both? Because of herd mentality. Everybody else stayed. We were being polite. Then we spent too much time in the self-guided museum. Very few displays made sense to us. No baseline French comprehension We could have easily gained 2-3 hours of time back from the band, goat and museum visit. So if you're in a hurry, feel free to power walk through these. Spend the time on the beautiful promenade instead!

The Citadel is a must visit site with so much history. Definitely book a guided tour so you can…read moresee all the highlights.

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.

This was our second visit to Quebec's Winter Carnival but it probably won't be our last. It's such…read morea fun, upbeat festival. There's so much to do, depending on the date and location. Our favorites this time around were the ice sculpting workshop and watching the ice canoe race from the ferry. We were disappointed that the professional ice sculptures were not throughout the city like they were two years ago, now you have to pay to see them. It was so fun seeing them as we explored the city last time.

Loved this! The parade is awesome. Try the beaver tails if you go! The ambiance from the nein…read morelights and the amazing ice sculptures are awesome. If you are in the area this is definitely a must do. Bundle up and use hot hands in gloves and boots!!!

FYI: Bar Le Vox is a similar bar concept and is close by and MUCH better in all facets…read more Macfly: The bartender (also owner?) was the worst, very arrogant. Literally demanded we tip him before he would serve us our first beer. I'm obviously going to tip, is the assumption that I've never been to a bar or restaurant before?!?. He waited until the second after we were forced to use the ATM to inform us that all the games were free, which was frustrating. Also it's spelled "McFly" in back to the future, you moron.

All cash bar .. no thank you.. if a tourist maybe choose another place.. but then again, try it ,,read more

Don't use the directions on Yelp. It's nearby…read more Where to start to see some of these old school. Lots of busy roads in and out of this old town. Can see the juxtaposition of old and new. Hubby wasn't keen on stopping much to walk, felt rushed to move along.

Old Quebec is amazing with such great history, food, views, and. architecture. Quebec is our…read morefavorite city we visited. Be sure to check out both the upper part of Old Quebec, the Chateau Frontenac where we stayed but can also tour, Dufferin Terrace, and Lower Town. The Citadel and Parliament are must sees as well as the Plains of Abraham (although I wish we looked around more and saw the museum) and the Museum of Civilization is amazing too

We had a lovely experience visiting Aquarium du Quebec! Checking in was easy. The facility was easy…read moreto navigate. They have a wide variety of species and education on all the exhibits in French and English. The staff were present and friendly. The facilities were well maintained and all the animals looked healthy. We loved seeing the polar bear, foxes, owls, beautiful tanks of fish, and more. They use plenty of seating areas, a cafe, and a gift shop. They have activities and play grounds for the younger kids. This is a great place to add to our itinerary!

This aquarium is still being built and developed, but it is a lovely addition to Quebec City's…read morethings to do. There are several pavilions housing their different animals and sea life with hilly walkways between. If you come during the colder months, be sure to dress warmly!!! You will be outside more than you expect, particularly if you want to take in some of the educational and feeding demonstrations. We arrived just in time to catch the polar bear feeding, which is a must-see. You can watch from the higher level where they toss in the food, or the lower level with an underwater view. The staff member who came out to announce the feeding and provide some information did so entirely in French, so bring your French-speaking friend or use your phone translator. Their fish pavilion was lovely. It's small if you're used to a major aquarium, like Monterey, Cali. or SeaWorld. But it is well-done and the lighting in the aquariums really made the sea life look beautiful. I like how they marked each aquarium with the species' threat levels. It was educational for our kids to learn about how biodiversity is threatened. There is an area where you can pet sea rays as well as feed them for a fee. These rays are VERY eager to be fed, so I would not recommend doing the feeding unless you are 100% unafraid of them. Mind you it's perfectly safe, they're just a tad aggressive and might frighten younger guests. There was also foxes, owls, seals, and more. We came at the end of November, which I'm guessing is not their peak season, so there was not a lot of people there and most of the food offerings were closed. There are lots of nice outdoor areas, and I bet this place really sings in the summer when all the plants and trees come back to life. You can see everything they have in probably 2 hours maximum. They have a nice gift shop where any members of your party who have a soft spot for adorable stuffed animals will absolutely lose their minds. Check it out!