Capitale-Nationale district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Québec

Québec is a city in Capitale-Nationale district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 528,595 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 61 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches and 27 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chapelle des Jésuites (1 km), Hôtel du Parlement (1 km) and Monument in Hommage to Women in Politics (1 km).

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Québec at a glance

Location
Capitale-Nationale district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 528,595
Coordinates
46.8123° N, 71.2145° W
Places within 50 km
190 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Québec

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Québec: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Québec

62 parks within 100 km of Québec. The closest is Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale (1 km); the best-known is Parc de l'Amérique-Française (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Québec

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Québec. The closest is Fontaine de Tourny (1 km); the best-known is Lac des Roches (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Québec

38 churches within 100 km of Québec. The closest is Chapelle des Jésuites (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Québec

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Québec. The closest is Parc Saint-Matthew (1 km); the best-known is Monument in Hommage to Women in Politics (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Québec

13 museums within 100 km of Québec. The closest is Musée des Plaines d'Abraham (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Québec

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Québec. The closest is Chute Magloire-Nolin (6 km); the best-known is Montmorency Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Québec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Québec
  2. 1 km Chapelle des Jésuites · church, Capitale-Nationale
  3. 1 km Fortifications de Québec · heritage site, Capitale-Nationale
  4. 1 km Monument in Hommage to Women in Politics · monument, Capitale-Nationale
  5. 1 km Musée des Plaines d'Abraham · museum, Capitale-Nationale
  6. 1 km Parc de l'Amérique-Française · park, Capitale-Nationale
  7. 1 km Back to Québec

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    Within 15 km of Québec

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Québec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6162Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1640Fontaine de Tourny (1 km)
    Churches3738Chapelle des Jésuites (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2729Parc Saint-Matthew (1 km)
    Museums1213Musée des Plaines d'Abraham (1 km)
    Waterfalls1313Chute Magloire-Nolin (6 km)
    Other attractions1111Le Fil Rouge (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves26Rivière Saint-Charles (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Historic District of Old Québec (1 km)
    Beaches & coast45Anse Au Foulon (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Observatoire de la Capitale (1 km)
    Caves12Grotte de Boischatel (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Québec (10 km)

    Québec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Québec?

    Chapelle des Jésuites (church, about 1 km), Hôtel du Parlement (attraction, about 1 km), Monument in Hommage to Women in Politics (monument, about 1 km), Fortifications de Québec (heritage site, about 1 km), Musée des Plaines d'Abraham (museum, about 1 km), Parc de l'Amérique-Française (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Québec?

    190 places on Spotwander: 61 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Québec?

    Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale, about 1 km by road; Place Jean-Pelletier (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Québec?

    Fontaine de Tourny, about 1 km by road; Barrage Joseph-Samson (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Québec?

    Chapelle des Jésuites, about 1 km by road; St. Andrew's Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Québec?

    Start in Québec, visit Chapelle des Jésuites, then Fortifications de Québec, then Monument in Hommage to Women in Politics, then Musée des Plaines d'Abraham, then Parc de l'Amérique-Française, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Québec?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

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