Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

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Dufferin Terrace – Château Frontenac loop from Québec

02:20

8.15km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Dufferin Terrace

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The Dufferin terrace is a wooden observation deck below the Château Frontenac, where you can take a leisurely stroll. Built in the 1870s, the wooden terrace, 430 meters long, starts at the Citadel of Quebec and heads north past the Hotel Château Frontenac to the Place d'Armes. At the northern end of the terrace is the mountain station of the Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec, a funicular to the lower city. - But honestly: Who needs the cable car, running is much more interesting!

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3.08 km

View of Quebec City Harbour

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Sometimes there are a lot of ships!

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3.21 km

Château Frontenac

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Château Frontenac is a luxury hotel located in the center of the Canadian city of Quebec and considered one of the city's main attractions.

It was built in 1893 by the architect Bruce Price for the railway company Canadian Pacific Railway in the style of historicism (Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance elements) and belonged to the chain of Canadian Pacific Hotels (now Fairmont Hotels and Resorts). In 1943, the Quadrant Conference took place here.

The hotel is named after Louis de Buade (1622-1698), Count of Frontenac and Palluau, the most important governor of the French colony of New France. It is located on the top of a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River, above the Abraham Plain, where the British defeated the French in 1759 during the French and Indian wars, and then captured the city of Quebec.

Château Frontenac has been part of the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts hotel chain since October 2001 and is one of the most exclusive luxury hotels in Canada. It is also considered one of the most photographed hotels in the world.

In the Hitchcock film I confess (original title I Confess) the Château Frontenac can be seen several times and plays an important role in the search for a murderer, especially in the final scene.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_Frontenac

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3.91 km

Place Royale (Old Quebec)

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Welcome to Canadian France!

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4.97 km

Casse-Cou Staircase (Breakneck Steps)

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These steep stairs lead to Rue du Petit Champlain.

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5.58 km

View of the Château Frontenac

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From up here you have a fantastic view of Quebec and the St. Lawrence.

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5.68 km

View of Château Frontenac and Quebec City

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Nice view on the way to the citadel towards the old town.

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5.76 km

The Citadel of Quebec

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Walk on the ramparts of the citadel and be amazed by the view!

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8.15 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

1.28 km

1.20 km

1.12 km

585 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

87 %

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Comments

September 18, 2025,Von Limoilou nach Quebec

We were lucky with the weather. The city tour to the Citadel, the famous Hotel Fronternac, and the old town with its World Heritage Site will be an unforgettable experience.

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October 16, 2024,Quebec

Québec is a beautiful city to explore on foot. Immerse yourself in French atmospheres!

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August 13, 2024,Québec - Tour durch die Altstadt

The old town of Québec is impressive because of the easy accessibility of the individual sights. In addition to the mighty military site "Cidadelle de Québec" and the government building, there is still a lot to discover. At the end of the cultural program, you can get souvenirs in countless cute shops. Québec has a very special flair with many …

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