Charlotte’s guidebook
Essentials
L’intermarché
272 Rue Saint-Joseph EL'Intermarche is the closest grocery store.
SAQ
853 Rue Saint-JeanBest place to get wine and spirits.
Great bakery and can be handy to get a light breakfast. In case this bakery is closed, there is also another bakery a few doors down (Epi'Fanny).
30 residents recomanen
Le Paingruël
578 Rue Saint-JeanGreat bakery and can be handy to get a light breakfast. In case this bakery is closed, there is also another bakery a few doors down (Epi'Fanny).
Cantook Micro Torréfaction
575 Rue Saint-JeanCoffee! Lots to chose from.
Épicerie Européenne
560 Rue Saint-JeanFine food.
Capsules Bière L'Axe du Malt
601 Rue D'AiguillonBest place to find local microbrewery beer.
Food scene
Oldest grocery store in North America. You have to check it out.
74 residents recomanen
Épicerie J.A. Moisan
685 Rue Saint-JeanOldest grocery store in North America. You have to check it out.
Nearby and good creperie. Good option for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
29 residents recomanen
The Billig
481 Rue Saint-JeanNearby and good creperie. Good option for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
One of our favorite restaurants for special occasions. Laid back decor and high-end food. A reservation is a must!
119 residents recomanen
L'Affaire est Ketchup
46 Rue Saint-Joseph EOne of our favorite restaurants for special occasions. Laid back decor and high-end food. A reservation is a must!
A sister restaurant to L'Affaire est Ketchup specializing in seafood. High end cuisine, reasonably priced.
26 residents recomanen
Albacore
819 Côte d'AbrahamA sister restaurant to L'Affaire est Ketchup specializing in seafood. High end cuisine, reasonably priced.
The slanted bell tower. You need to look accross the street to understand the name. Bistro-like good quality food, many options for lunch or diner.
139 residents recomanen
Le Clocher Penché
203 Rue Saint-Joseph EThe slanted bell tower. You need to look accross the street to understand the name. Bistro-like good quality food, many options for lunch or diner.
If you just want a slice of pizza, this is the place!
7 residents recomanen
Attaboy, pizzeria de quartier
597 Rue Saint-JeanIf you just want a slice of pizza, this is the place!
Classic Quebec greasy spoon. Try the poutine, burgers or hot-dogs!
15 residents recomanen
Snack Bar Saint-Jean
780 Rue Saint-JeanClassic Quebec greasy spoon. Try the poutine, burgers or hot-dogs!
A Quebec classic for Poutine. There are several locations accross town.
122 residents recomanen
Chez Ashton
823 Boulevard Charest EA Quebec classic for Poutine. There are several locations accross town.
Restaurant Tokyo
401 Rue Saint-JeanNearby, great Sushi. Bring your own alcohol or drinks.
Taj Mahal
24 Boulevard René-Lévesque OGood Indian restaurant. You can bring your own alcohol or drinks.
Sightseeing
A favorite destination for traveller's to the City. Just for your information, the falls are 99 feet higher than Niagara Falls (not that we are competing!).
250 residents recomanen
Chutes-Montmorency
A favorite destination for traveller's to the City. Just for your information, the falls are 99 feet higher than Niagara Falls (not that we are competing!).
Ile d'Orleans is only about a 15 minute drive from downtown Quebec City. The island has lots of history and some of the oldest (private) homes on the continent. There are lots of agricultural activities including u-pics for all sorts of fruit and wine tasting.
282 residents recomanen
Île d'Orléans
Ile d'Orleans is only about a 15 minute drive from downtown Quebec City. The island has lots of history and some of the oldest (private) homes on the continent. There are lots of agricultural activities including u-pics for all sorts of fruit and wine tasting.
A must. The apartment is only a 10 minute walk to Saint-John's gate. Once at the gate, there is a lot to discover in any direction.
386 residents recomanen
Old Quebec
A must. The apartment is only a 10 minute walk to Saint-John's gate. Once at the gate, there is a lot to discover in any direction.
A must and adjacent to the Old Town. This 240 acre federal parc is steeped in Canadian history. I would encourage visitors to spend time here.
521 residents recomanen
Plains d'Abraham
A must and adjacent to the Old Town. This 240 acre federal parc is steeped in Canadian history. I would encourage visitors to spend time here.
The Musee des Beaux-arts is located on the Plains of Abraham. Check-out the exhibitions and the brand new building that was added lately.
449 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de Belles Arts de Quebec
179 Grande Allée OThe Musee des Beaux-arts is located on the Plains of Abraham. Check-out the exhibitions and the brand new building that was added lately.
A must. Check-out the exhibitions and great activities it offers.
461 residents recomanen
Museu de la Civilització
85 Rue DalhousieA must. Check-out the exhibitions and great activities it offers.
Neighbourhoods
This is where you are located. You'll enjoy the neighboorhood; it has lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. I might be biased but it's the best neighbourhood and perfectly located.
26 residents recomanen
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
This is where you are located. You'll enjoy the neighboorhood; it has lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. I might be biased but it's the best neighbourhood and perfectly located.
A must. Of course, it contains most of the attractions and history. Only a 10 minute walk away by foot.
386 residents recomanen
Old Quebec
A must. Of course, it contains most of the attractions and history. Only a 10 minute walk away by foot.
Cartier avenue has several shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Its close to the Plains of Abraham. Located less than a 10 minute walk away.
13 residents recomanen
Avenue Cartier
Avenue CartierCartier avenue has several shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Its close to the Plains of Abraham. Located less than a 10 minute walk away.
Lots of bars, cafes and restarants in this neighborhood. The area has undergone a revival/gentrification in the last 10 years. Less than a 5 minute walk (downhill).
57 residents recomanen
Saint-Roch
Lots of bars, cafes and restarants in this neighborhood. The area has undergone a revival/gentrification in the last 10 years. Less than a 5 minute walk (downhill).
Limoilou is worth a visit. It is slightly more residential but 3rd avenue holds many restaurants, bars and shops worth exploring. The area has also undergone a revival/gentrification lately.
22 residents recomanen
Limoilou
Limoilou is worth a visit. It is slightly more residential but 3rd avenue holds many restaurants, bars and shops worth exploring. The area has also undergone a revival/gentrification lately.
Bars
If you like bars, this is a must any time of the year. They have a great patio at the back during summer.
157 residents recomanen
Bar Le Sacrilège
447 Rue Saint-JeanIf you like bars, this is a must any time of the year. They have a great patio at the back during summer.
Deux22
222 Rue Saint-Joseph EBusy happening place down in Saint-Roch.
Retro bar; they also serve Old School Quebecois Food. Interesting and young place. (the Maelstrom cafe next door is also a place to visit)
66 residents recomanen
La Cuisine
205 Rue Saint-Vallier ERetro bar; they also serve Old School Quebecois Food. Interesting and young place. (the Maelstrom cafe next door is also a place to visit)
Korrigane
380 Rue DorchesterDowntown Microbrewery. Decent pub food and great ambiance.
Great Microbrewery with a nice terrace. They do not server food but you can bring your own in.
132 residents recomanen
La Barberie
310 Rue Saint-RochGreat Microbrewery with a nice terrace. They do not server food but you can bring your own in.
Grande Allée
Grande AlléeIf you want to meet more tourists and like to bar hop, head up to Grande-Allee.