Terrasse Dufferin, Quebec City: Address, Phone Number, Terrasse Dufferin Reviews: 4.5/5
Terrasse Dufferin
Terrasse Dufferin
4.5
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This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River. Winter adrenalin junkies line up by the thousands at Les Glissades de la Terrasse to experience the rush of zooming downhill from 270 feet high (82 meters) in a toboggan speeding up to 60 mph (90 kilometers per hour) to the bottom 500 feet (152 meters) away. Located on the Dufferin Terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River behind Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, the ride is open from mid-December through late March.
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Neighbourhood: Downtown Quebec City
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4.5
3,643 reviews
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2,442
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Average
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada3,908 contributions
A sprawling space to the south of the Chateau Frontenac, it affords good views of the St Lawrence River and glimpses of the Lower Town below. It is definitely a place to chill and people watch. Beneath the terrace for history buffs are the ruins of the original Fort St Louis. The terrace connects to the Governors’ Promenade at its western end, the toboggan run nearby. Cannons just add to the atmosphere.
Written 13 August 2022
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MenifeeHelen
Menifee, CA190 contributions
Nice stroll along the terrace from the Chateau Frontenac with views of the St Lawrence river and parks.
Written 3 August 2022
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Stephen K
Corpus Christi, TX1,565 contributions
Couples
Right in front of the most photographed hotel in the world (Chateau Frontenac), this is a great spot to relax and enjoy the view of the river. The terrace wraps around the hotel, facing the Citadel. You can get here by riding the Funicular cable car, walking directly up the 310 steps of “The Breakneck Stairs”, or walking the longer way around the stairs up near the great huge mural.
Written 2 August 2022
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Dani G
Kingston, Canada104 contributions
A great spot to view the Chateau Frontenac, take a lovely walk along the river & we even caught a busker or two in front of the Starbucks area!
Written 28 July 2022
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TripPhotographer52
Cincinnati, OH1,774 contributions
This is the boardwalk to the side of Hotel Frontenac and we were there on a beautiful day as part of a tour of the Old City. Great to view the St Lawrence River and for people watching. The guide did discuss the slide at the end for the winter to slide down onto the snow/ice in the winter. Very enjoyable.
Written 3 July 2022
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turaevalora
Montreal, Canada140 contributions
Couples
Absolutely breathtaking in front of the Frontenac hotel, a beautiful view of the river with lots of activity, i saw cirque performers,ice cream place a little park where u can rest in the shade.is beautiful
Written 2 July 2022
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Brian T
650 contributions
Couples
The elevated terrace offers beautiful views of Old Town Quebec City and the St. Lawrence River. Towards the end of the terrace is an toboggan run that looks like a blast in the winter! Benches line the railing so you can sit, relax and watch the happenings nearby. We enjoyed watching the boat traffic on the St. Lawrence River while we drank our coffee. Sometimes, there were musicians singing and/or playing instruments.
Written 26 June 2022
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Renee O
Windsor, Canada127 contributions
Words cannot describe the beauty of old Quebec City and all it has to offer. This was a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy the view
Written 19 June 2022
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Chaitanya
Cambridge, Canada988 contributions
Visited dufferin terrace in the evening and then back in the morning - its still a great place to take a stroll and go out for a romantic walk w/ your significant other.
Cute spot to take a walk at night and great place to take photos from in the morning.
Gets crowded in daytime and until early evening.
Cute spot to take a walk at night and great place to take photos from in the morning.
Gets crowded in daytime and until early evening.
Written 13 June 2022
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stephso
Marblehead, MA93 contributions
Family
Great city views! We visited in April during a few cold, wet, windy days, so there were no crowds or activities. It’s beautiful at night!
Written 22 April 2022
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Sunshine780317
Myrtle Beach, SC5 contributions
This is the first time visiting foe one day...We are on a cruise ship ....My Wife is "Wheel Chair Bound: & I push her around town...we want to see Terrasse Dufferin and notre dame& most of the sights.Does anyone have any recommendations on how to get around town?
Paulomen
Sao Paulo, SP109 contributions
To go up to the terrasse and Notre Dame you can get a funicular downtown.
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Ray W
Liverpool, UK435 contributions
Hi anyone know What nights they have the firework display??
NatalieMira
81 contributions
It was the Thursday night when we were there... They were spectacular. I believe the rest of August is Thursdays and Saturday evenings. It started around 9:30pm or so.
Maureen C
Middletown, NY94 contributions
Can you walk to Terrasse Dufferin from the cruise pier? Is there only one pier for cruise ships?
Hjalmar B
Quebec City, Canada26 contributions
Top shape..walk.If not use bus,shuttle if cruse has one,taxi it is a short distance or finuclaire for the lift the rest is flat walking.
netanella26
Kfar Saba, Israel
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hcraw4d
Quebec City, Canada
Where to get on ride from terrasse to lower town?
primavoce72
Port Colborne, Canada91 contributions
To the left of Chateau Frontenac if you are facing the St. Lawrence River.
arlington_VAFoodie
Herndon, VA98 contributions
Is the Terrasse Dufferrin the same as the Promenade du Gouvernuers?
JudyandDave
Montreal, Canada203 contributions
The Terrace Dufferin is the very large boardwalk that runs in front of the magnificent Chateau Frontenac. As you walk down the boardwalk to the east it narrows and then you come to a set of stairs that go up the side of the cliffs to the Promenade des Gouverneurs at the top - actually a part of the Citadelle. At the very top you can see the very best view in Quebec from the perfectly placed Cap Diamants - just in front of the Governor General's residence in the Citadelle. So - in fact - the Promenade is the upper extension of the Dufferin Terrace. Certainly well worth the climb.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Terrasse Dufferin:
- Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City (From HK$171.75)
- Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour (From HK$732.16)
- Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City (From HK$1,551.52)
- Private Guided Quebec City Walking Tour (From HK$611.11)
- Walking Tour Through Quebec City's History (From HK$215.71)
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- (0.17 km) Le Coureur des Bois (CITQ-076171)
- (0.12 km) Les Lofts 1048
- (0.08 km) Le Capitole Hôtel
- Restaurants near Terrasse Dufferin:
- (0.14 km) Beclub Bistro Bar
- (0.11 km) Chocolato rue Saint-Jean
- (0.11 km) Sapristi Bistro Bar
- (0.10 km) Cochon Dingue Saint-Jean Street
- (0.16 km) Entrecote St-Jean