Begin your adventure in historic Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the epicenter of Quebec City. Grab breakfast at Épicerie J.A. Moisan, the oldest grocery store in North America established in 1871. Take a stroll down Rue Saint-Paul with its charming cobblestone streets and unique boutiques. Stop at the Place Royale which is where Samuel de Champlain founded the city in 1608. Continue on to the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a historic hotel with views over the city, and visit the Citadelle of Quebec, a fortification that represents the city's military heritage. End the day with dinner at Aux Anciens Canadiens that serves classic cuisine like tourtière and maple syrup pie.
Start with a hike at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, a natural park with a suspension bridge over the Montmorency Falls. Then head to Île d'Orléans, a nearby island with charming villages and beautiful countryside. Try local specialties like fresh strawberries from Ferme Écologique Wayne, or apple cider from Cassis Monna & Filles. Return to the city for dinner at Chez Muffy, a farm-to-table restaurant that showcases local Quebecois ingredients.
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, a museum dedicated to fine arts. For a shorter trip, skip the excursion to Île d'Orléans and instead take a leisurely stroll through the Plains of Abraham, a historic park known for its fall foliage. During the winter months, enjoy the Quebec Winter Carnival, one of the largest winter carnivals in the world.