About Place d’Armes

What was once used for parades and military events, Place d’Armes is now widely popular among tourists as a public park with soft grass, surrounded by some of the greatest historical monuments of Quebec City. Not only is it a good spot to soak up the ambiance of the city but also a great place to rest during your tour of the Old Town. The Gothic-style fountain in the center of the park with the monument of faith is an ode to Quebec’s history and is beautifully adorned with flowers. The park also makes for a wonderful picnic spot.

Must See

  • A 12-meter tall monument of faith with a beautiful fountain in the center.
  • A view of some of the most remarkable historic buildings of Old Quebec which surround the park.
  • There are street artists nearby whose performances are worth watching.

 

How to reach

By car/cab: From the city center, it takes about 12 min to reach the location via QC-175 S and Rue Saint Louis as it is 2.3 km away.

By bus: Walk for about 2 min (170 m) to Place J.-Cartier from the city center to board bus no. 3 towards Grand Théâtre (Sud). In about 4 min, drop off at Place d'Youville and walk for about 12 min (900 m) to reach the location.

By bike: It takes about 14 min to ride to the location via Rue du Roi as it is 2.1 km from the city center.

By foot: From the city center, it is a 29 min walk to the location QC-175 N as it is 1.9 km away.

 

Tips

  • Wear comfortable footwear.
  • Do not litter around the park as it is not a sign of a good visitor.
  • Keep minimal belongings to enjoy going around the park's area.
  • Have a battery backup for your phone/camera as there are a lot of photo ops in and around the park. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 19.17°C

 

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