About Observatoire de la Capitale

Located on the 31st floor of the tallest building in Quebec City, the observation floor is the highest point at 221 meters, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Though a popular tourist spot, the observatory is not overly crowded as it is quite large. Meant to capture the essence of the history that lead to the Quebec which we see today, there are interactive touchscreen terminals, soundscapes, and 3D images, with information about major landmarks in the city. It helps visitors get an overall perspective of the city from the top and hence makes it the best tourist spot to start your city tour with.

Must See

  • An original interpretive tour of the capital and its landscape.
  • Immersive video projections.
  • Overview of Quebec City from its highest point including its beauty, identity, rich history, and culture. 

How to reach

By car/cab: From the city center, it takes about 7 min to reach the location via QC-175 S as it is 2.1 km away. 

By bus: Walk for about 2 min (170 m) to Place J.-Cartier from the city center. From there, board the 801 towards Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy (Ouest). In about 5 min, drop off at Colline Parlementarie and walk for about 290 m which will take 4 min to reach the location.

By bike: It will take about 18 min of riding to reach the location via Rue Jacques-Parizeau as it is 2.1 km away from the city center.

By foot: It is a 1.2 km walk from the city center via QC-175 N which will take about 20 min.

Tips

  • Visit this observatory during the initial phase of your city tour in order to have an idea about the other attractions of the city. 
  • Make sure you have a fully charged phone/camera with you as there will be plenty of photo opportunities. 
  • Try to be mindful of others' experience by talking softly to accommodate a better video viewing and sightseeing experience. 
  • There is no guided tour inside the observatory. However, there are friendly staff members that you can approach to answer any questions. 

Visit Time

*With the last elevator going up at 4:40 pm, the timings are:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in line to get tickets for the coming session and to get in the elevator.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Students: CAD 11.50

Adults: CAD 14.75

Seniors (65 and above): CAD 11.50

Children (Under 12): Free

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Time you can spend

45 mins to 1 hour

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds -12.7°C

 

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