We LOVED our time in Quebec City! We were actually surprised at how many things we could do for under $100. The spa and the ice hotel were so much fun - definitely check them out when you go! Have you been to Quebec City? If so, what other places should we check out next time we visit? (p.s. Our French is pretty much non-existent so sorry in advance for our mispronunciation)
- Île d'Orléans (Orleans Island) - 20 min from downtown Quebec - Chutes Montmorency (Montmorency Falls) - 20 min from downtown Quebec. - Marché de Noël Allemand (German Christmas Market) - Old Quebec (Nov. 24th to Dec. 24th) - Microbrasseries (Microbreweries) - Multiple locations - Quebec (province) has the best beer outside of Belgium - Pubs et Bistros (Pubs and Bistros) - Multiple locations - Not Montreal, but Quebec has some amazing food - La Citadelle (19th century fortress) - Old Quebec - Festival d'été de Québec (Quebec summer music festival) - Old Quebec - One of the greatest (July) - Église, basilique, sanctuaire, etc. (Churches, basilicas, sanctuaries, etc.) - Multiple locations - Etc. Etc. Etc.
@@tudormiller887 If you only speak English you're better off in Montreal. Quebec city, like the rest of the province is mainly French. I find our quality of life to be amazing on so many levels (housing, food, entertainment, etc.)
Hey question on the ice hotel do you happen to know if you can get there by bus? I will take a taxi there if I must I don't drive. Thanks fir showcasing it in your video it looks amazing. Your video overall was amazing and your choose of music wow especially in the petit Champlain Segment wow what music so upbeat really pulls you into the experience:)
Quebec is such an amazing place! I try to go multiple times a year! As a couple, it's probably a 1/4 of the price compared to the same time spent at Disney. The food in Quebec and Montreal is next level. Probably the foody capital of the world.
No idea if you are aware of it but the Chateau Frontenac is more than the most photographed hotel in the world, it's also in one of the rooms of this hotel that all the allies leaders planned the D-Day landing. It is an important piece of history.
Great video! I went to the Winter Carnaval in Quebec City for the first time in 2020. LOVED it!! I didn't even have that much money but enjoyed everything so much. The very best things about Quebec City are the people - so warm, friendly, and down to earth. I've already made plans to return in 2024. Can't wait! I'm a horrible ice skater, but I might even extend my trip to Ottawa to skate the Rideau Canal.
@@vanhallaadventures I'm from Quebec city and I go at that spa all the time. If you ever come back in summer I recommend you visit Ile D'Orlean. Its only 10 minutes away from the center of the city and its a completly different vibe, vineyard, farms, amazing sunsets, great restaurants.
We haven’t been to Quebec City in years - it’s such a beautiful city! I always thought the ice hotel would be very $$$. A day pass sounds like a great option. Thanks for sharing!
I was bon and raised in Quebec City, though now live on Canada's west coast. Thank you ever so much for show-casing my former stomping grounds. B, what a trooper for donning skates and trying it out, kudos to you!!
A fun video. You sold Quebec well. Many years ago I went with my family to Eastern Canada, including Quebec, but the memories are dim. My wife and I have been to the Montreal region a few times. She has French canadian roots, but Quebec seems to have been beyond our reach by car. Also, the locals and we have difficulty speaking Parisian French vs. Quebecois. We still do talk about making a trip to Quebec City and should do so before it's too late !
It's never been on my bucket list... But will be adding it for sure. Thanks for showing it to a 🇨🇦. Not convinced I'd ever go in the winter!!!! Maybe a Kingston, Montreal, Quebec city road trip is in order. Need to see the thousand islands in the St Lawrence again... Or is it ten thousand islands???
You should go, especially in the Winter. It is super cold in Quebec City, but there are so many places to warm yourself for free or really cheap. There is something about being there in the winter that brings people together in a good way. I traveled there alone, yet I felt completely at home and welcomed. Lots of really good warming food and drink inexpensively. The people are so warm and friendly too.
Fantastic video! My partner and I just booked our stay in March and been watching tons of touring videos in old Quebec. This video made me smile and made me even more excited about our trip! What month did you guys go?
Something about the Strom Spa, if you pay an extra $29 CAD (that's what it was last time I went) you have access to the Laga Floating Baths which is a salt water pool with so much salt that you literally float. I nearly fell asleep each time I went, it was so relaxing. I highly recommend it.
Im taking my nephew to Old Quebec city in July....he's been there before with his dad ( my brother) but, he wants a more relaxed visit this time lol , not so regimen...I think I'm more excited to visit than he is
There are so many restaurants that serve them, all over the city. They are British in origin, very good, but very expensive compared to food in the US. Every food bill was around $80 with only buckwheat crepe and water to drink. No alcohol no appetizers, no desserts just two measly crepes
Very nice video, but there is a slight mistake when you talk about the oldest church in North America. This honour goes to the church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, which is the church you indeed show in the video (around 1:52), but it is not the basilica of Quebec City. The cathedral of Quebec City is located in the upper town, in front of the town hall. I know for sure, since I am born and live here! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Great video! Planning a quick trip there and super helpful. Can you tell me what time you traveled there? Curious about the snow i'm seeing in the video!
Actually funicular isn't a French word, it comes from a latin word funiculus meaning small rope. Thats just what they are called! It WAS influenced by the French word funiculaire, however, which means "relating to a cord under tension." Can't wait to ride it soon!
Hello. Did most of the people speak English or did you need to know some French? Besides walking, how did you traverse Quebec City- uber, train? The spa looked amazing. I'm considering a visit.
Pretty much everyone spoke English but they do like it when you try to speak French. Like “hello, good morning, good evening, good night, do you speak English?, my French is not very good.” Phrases like that will help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for such an informative video. We’re planning on going in October for a couple days on our way to visit my step daughter who lives a couple hours away. I was wondering the name of the hotel. I was searching for the name and apologize if you mentioned it and I missed it lol Thank you :)
I've seen these 'aids' or what have you for new ice skaters lately, but I don't recall them being available while growing up during the 70s and 80s. Took a little class when I was younger and got a little green patch for completing the first phase of beginning ice skating. (easier when younger, I'm sure. center of gravity a lot lower and the fall wouldn't hurt as much on the hips, etc) lol. curious when these walker/skater/aid things surfaced? they use them here for beginners (special little ones for kids) at City Hall here in Philly.
You should come to Ottawa. Brian can practice skating on the longest outdoor rink ink the world. The Rideau canal isn’t just h go or skating. In the summer theirs boat rentals and when you come an hour south of Ottawa you can rent luxury boats that sleep multiple people. The whole region is gorgeous and right across the bridge is Quebec. Montreal is only an hour and a half to Ottawa. We live outside a small historic town with home dating in the 1800’s. You really should explore Ontario.
We’d love to visit! Next time we will stay for longer. I wish we had had more time though eastern canada is totally new to us so I’m excited for another reason to come back.
OMG so when I was younger, I read the little house on the prairie books and one of them talked about Laura when she was young making something like maple Taffy in the winter!
When I looked the rooms for Auberge Saint-Pierre were like $375 a night. How did you get it for $88?? Are there some tricks you can share with us on how you get a discount?
Very nice city, very nice and informative video, very nice channel, thank you!! Im traveling next week to Quebec and I saw you have some Drone footage. Its allowed to fly with no issues? I have a DJI Mini 2, under 249 grams. Thanks @vanhallaadventures
Our subs are mainly US based as we are so we veer towards USD pricing (though we did debate on that when making the video but generally most people would have to then look up currency exchange.) But next time we will keep that in mind. Thanks Timothy!
Interesting video, but maybe a little research to get the facts right would make it even better. Not a cathedral, not a basilica, just a church, and the name is Notre-Dame des Victoires, not de Québec. Funiculaire, in English is Funicular. Le Château Frontenac is not at all the oldest hotel in Canada. For example, The Clarendon, a stone's throw from there, is the oldest in Quebec City. Great tip to get the ferry ride.
