Haute-ville
Musée national des Beaux-arts du Québec
Located on the Battlefields park, the mission of this art museum is to promote and preserve Québec art of all periods and to ensure a place for international art through temporary exhibitions. You can also visit the old prison of Quebec City, which is now one of the two main pavilions of the Museum. An annex designed by renowned architectural firm OMA is currently being built.
Observatoire de la Capitale
One of the tallest buildings in Quebec, offering a panoramic view of the whole city.
Chateau Frontenac
Quebec City icon. Claimed to be the most photographed hotel in North America. Stay the night if you can see Sleep and pop in for a martini if you can't see Drink. Guided tours available (http://www.tourschateau.ca).
Dufferin Terrace
Boardwalk situated alongside east of the Chateau Frontenac, and offers a grand view of the St. Lawrence River.
Plains of Abraham Battlefield Park
Site of the 1759 battle that saw the British conquer Quebec, now used for public events, sports, and leisure activities.
Basse-ville
Musée de la civilisation
Museum devoted to the world's peoples, with a well-done if still somewhat dull permanent exhibit on the history of Quebec.
Place-Royale
(http://www.mcq.org/en/cip...). the spot where samuel de champlain landed in 1608 and founded the first french settlement in north america, now converted into a postcard-pretty public square. do not miss the huge mural covering the entire side of a nearby building; the figure with a hat standing at the base of the 'street' is champlain.
Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge
Residence of past lieutenant-governors from 1870-1966 and spread over 24 hectares, this garden features heritage buildings, wooded areas and gardens.
Quebec City's main sight is the Old Town, the upper part of which is surrounded by a stone wall built by both French and British armies. It is now a tourist district with many small boutiques and hundreds of historical and photographic points of interest. Some of the buildings are original structures, while others are built in the same style and architecture as former buildings.