Quebec Parks and Viewpoints

Quebec City’s green spaces range from the sprawling historic grounds of Battlefields Park, site of the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham, to the manicured gardens of Bois-de-Coulonge Park. The city offers diverse vistas from the 221-meter-high Observatoire de la Capitale and the riverside Quai Paquet, known for its expansive fountain. Modern urban spaces like Place des canotiers and Place de Paris revitalize the Old Port, while inland spots like Domaine de Maizerets provide extensive trail networks and arboretums.

Battlefield Park

The Battlefields Park includes the Plains of Abraham with the nearby and smaller Des Braves park, both within the district of Montcalm in…

Bois-de-Coulonge Park

Quebec's Government House, known as Spencer Wood, was the viceregal residence of Quebec. It was built in 1854.

Parc des Braves

Site of the 1760 Battle of Sainte-Foy, featuring a commemorative monument topped by a statue of Bellona, the Roman goddess of war.

Domaine de Maizerets Park

Maizerets is a neighbourhood of the la Cité-Limoilou borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada that had a population of 14 700 in 2011.

Earl Grey Terrace

Elevated viewpoint on the Plains of Abraham offering panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River and the south shore.

Lorne

Scenic lookout point located near the historic fortifications, providing views over the Lower Town and the river.

Observatoire de la Capitale

Observation deck on the 31st floor of the Marie-Guyart Building, offering 360-degree views of Quebec City from a height of 221 meters.

Tour d'observation

Wooden observation tower in Domaine de Maizerets providing views of the park's wetlands and the St. Lawrence River.

Parc de l'Amérique-Latine

Urban park located near the Saint-Charles River, featuring monuments dedicated to prominent Latin American historical figures.

Parc Bassin Brown

Waterfront park along the St. Lawrence River with interpretive panels detailing the city's maritime history and the 19th-century timber trade.

Quai Paquet

Riverside public space in Lévis featuring a large fountain with 160 water jets, located adjacent to the ferry terminal.

Place des canotiers

Urban square featuring water jets, gardens, and tiered wooden seating with views of the St. Lawrence River and cruise ship terminal.

Place de Paris

Public square in the Old Port featuring the 'Dialogue avec l'histoire' sculpture, marking the site where French explorers originally landed.

Parc Napoléon-Grondin

Local community park in the Saint-Sauveur neighborhood.

Parc de la Bonne-Entente

Residential park located in the Beauport borough.

Parc Saint-Laurent

Riverside park offering views of the St. Lawrence River and the Quebec Bridge.

Parc Notre-Dame de la Garde

Small park in the Cap-Blanc district, adjacent to the historic Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde church.

Parc Cartier-Brébeuf

National historic site marking the 1535 wintering site of Jacques Cartier and the 1625 establishment of a Jesuit mission.

Parc Lairet

Urban green space in the Limoilou district following the path of the partially restored Lairet River.

Parc Saint-Sacrement

Community park in the Saint-Sacrement area featuring sports facilities and mature tree cover.