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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  • AustintoBoston
    Boston, Massachusetts281 contributions
    Lovely View
    Lovely panorama of the St Lawrence River, which was dotted with sheets of ice. We did the toboggan that rides alongside the river (not sure if this is available all winter or just during the Winter Carnival). It was a Saturday morning so we waited for a good 30 minutes or so in line. A pretty thrilling experience while you are riding downhill.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Alan S
    New York City, New York163 contributions
    Incredible views of the river
    We stayed at the Chateau Frontenac and enjoyed walking the terrace. The views overlooking the St. Lawrence and the city of Levi are spectacular. If you park in the lower town make use of the funicular if the walk up to the Upper Town is too strenuous for you
    Visited July 2023
    Written July 20, 2023
  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia44,421 contributions
    Spectacular views
    Terrasse Dufferin offers some spectacular views. We walked all around this area and spent there the best part of a day. Quebec is a beautiful city and the views of the old city and the river from here are just amazing. While here we also visited the incredibly beautiful Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Not to be missed.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written October 17, 2023
  • TERRAvelista
    London, United Kingdom17,535 contributions
    Great place to have a stroll
    A great place to relax in the sun or in the shade with great views over the water and the Lower town. You can take the funicular from here (right near the statue, located in the glass house) to reach the Lower town, or you can wall all the way to the Citadel (the entrance is on the opposite site though, if you want to visit it). Lots of information about the origins of the terrace and several musicians to entertain you. A very romantic place, if you like history and it reminds me of so many historic European cities. To one side, there are several hotels, some older than others, with probably bird eye view over this whole location.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written October 29, 2023
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TERRAvelista
London, UK17,535 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
A great place to relax in the sun or in the shade with great views over the water and the Lower town. You can take the funicular from here (right near the statue, located in the glass house) to reach the Lower town, or you can wall all the way to the Citadel (the entrance is on the opposite site though, if you want to visit it). Lots of information about the origins of the terrace and several musicians to entertain you.

A very romantic place, if you like history and it reminds me of so many historic European cities.

To one side, there are several hotels, some older than others, with probably bird eye view over this whole location.
Written October 29, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,421 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Terrasse Dufferin offers some spectacular views. We walked all around this area and spent there the best part of a day. Quebec is a beautiful city and the views of the old city and the river from here are just amazing. While here we also visited the incredibly beautiful Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Not to be missed.
Written October 17, 2023
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Foodange
Manchester, UK2,766 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Lovely area to look down on the river and the lower town, though you can’t avoid the Disney hotel.
We walked the length of it, all the way to the Promenade des Gouverneurs.
Written October 10, 2023
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roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,826 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
The Terrasse Dufferin is a boardwalk along the river in front of the Chateau Frontenac. It gives lovely views and is a very enjoyable walk. We did it by day and night while staying in the old city. A must do while in Quebec.
Written October 5, 2023
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pramod J
Toronto, Canada169 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
It has some nice views from the top and I was amazed with street acrobatic artists show on the top. worth a visit.
Written October 2, 2023
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GlobetrottingSwede
Paris, France3,233 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Spectacular views over the Saint Lawrence river.

A nice walk, especially on a sunny day. You can understand why the first settlers chose this strategic location.
Written September 21, 2023
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ayalasibanda
Greater London, UK413 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
It's a lovely walk with something fir all. There are canons, the hotel, the views, musicians, street performers.. really enjoyed it
Written August 22, 2023
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Anuj Srivastava
Chicago, IL738 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Beautiful landmark and amazing views. Best time to visit early morning or evening if you want to enjoy street side acts by magicians and local artists.
Written August 13, 2023
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Brooke Hinkle
Medford, NJ722 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Friends
Wonderful views of the St. Lawrence, mountains in the background, and the Fairmont. In winter, there is a toboggan slide set up here, which is super fun and highly recommend. In any season, there's a lot to do around this area of Quebec City, so be sure to check it out
Written August 9, 2023
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Sonluvr
Columbia, MD30 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
A lovely place to walk and enjoy the views and breeze. Street performers are here too, so there's always something to watch. Lots of benches for sitting and enjoying the atmosphere.
Written July 30, 2023
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