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Observatoire de la Capitale

Edifice Marie-Guyart, 31st Fl. | 1037 de La Chevrotière, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 , Canada (Downtown Quebec City)
(418) 644-9841 or 1-888-497-4322
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Ranked #21 of 101 attractions in Quebec City
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: Located on the 31st (and top) floor of the Marie-Guyart Building, the Observatory is the highest point in Québec City, offering a spectacular 360... more » Owner description: Located on the 31st (and top) floor of the Marie-Guyart Building, the Observatory is the highest point in Québec City, offering a spectacular 360 degree view. It offers a new multimedia interpretation display that takes visitors on a fantastic journey through time. State-of-the-art technology in the form of interactive touch screen terminals, soundscapes, and 3D images takes travelers back through Québec City’s rich past. « less
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Torino
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

You can have a view of the town. There is some videos that doesn't work so much. It's not so exciting, but Quebec city is not New york!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013 via mobile

It was very enjoyable to look at quebec from a higher perspective. My personal favorite part was looking at Old quebec and Carnaval! We also went up 30+ floors in an elevator in less than 28 seconds!

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Nova Scotia, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I went here with a group of students and took the guided tour. The views were great and the tour was informative.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

I highly recommend seeing this first , it gives you an over all idea how the city is laid out and at the same time discribes many of the important structures you see . It is excellent in how it is set up and the views from up here are spectacular. The staff that work here are very friendly and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We went to this after breakfast. Visability was low due to the snow storm otherwise not bad, price good; they have student discounts and I believe senior discounts as well.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

I went to Observatoire de la Capitale during a one day trip to Quebec, Unfortunately it was a misty + bit snowing, Couldn't see far. but as for the pictures it suppose be a very beautiful on a sunny day. This is the highest place in the Quebec with wide view, further you can learn about the history. Great great... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

You'll get a great view of QC and learn about the history by interacting with attractions that have a very '70's feel to them. If you just go with it, we had a great time and really did learn a great deal about the history of QC.

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See 5 more reviews by Dave H for Quebec City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

I would strongly suggest visiting the observatory first, as it provides you with a view of all four areas of the city, from the 31st floor. There are many interactive exhibits as well, describing the history of Quebec.

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See 4 more reviews by CaptDad42 for Quebec City
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

The view from the top is great - provides 360 perspective. It was a cloudy day in November but still worth seeing. Exhibits are creatively designed and tell the story of Quebec very well. The ticket allows you to visit the city throughout the day so you can get various views.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

The windows through which you are supposed to be able to see great views are not very clean. Also, the 3-D exhibits are a bit of a waste of time (we couldn't see any 3-D - just the two colours of the lenses in the glasses). I wouldn't bother with this one again.

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Anne-Marie G, Public Relations Manager at Observatoire de la Capitale, responded to this review
16 October 2012

Hi, We appreciate that you took the time to write a review on your visit to the Observatoire de la Capitale. Regarding the windows, even though we wash them from the inside every week, outside, they are washed twice a year and at this height, it's almost impossible to always keep them clean. We are sorry that it affected your... More

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