I only had 24 hours in Canada's oldest city, but my visit impressed me so much, I'm already planning a trip back

Joey HaddenOct 15, 2022, 16:31 IST

From cobblestone streets to historical architecture, there's a lot to love about Québec City.Joey Hadden/Insider

I recently spent one day in Québec City, Québec, during a train trip through Eastern Canada.
I explored Old Québec and stayed at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a historic luxury hotel.

I recently went to Québec City for the first time. I only had 24 hours in the French-Canadian city, but now I can't wait to go back.

The author in front of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City.Joey Hadden/Insider

I traveled to Québec City by train and stayed in the neighborhood of Old Québec, where I explored nearby streets and parks.

Arrows on a map of Québec City point to the train station, Gare du Palais, Old Québec, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Duffin Terrace, and Place d'Armes, a park.Google Maps

I stayed in Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a historic luxury hotel, for about $600.

A view of the hotel from the outside and from inside the author's hotel room.Joey Hadden/Insider

Staying at this hotel also allowed me to marvel at all of the European-style architecture that filled Québec City.

A peek out the author's window in her hotel room.Joey Hadden/Insider

Next to the hotel, Duffin Terrace was one of the best viewpoints to take in the city, I thought.

Duffin Terrace, a boardwalk in Old Québec.Joey Hadden/Insider

Québec City is filled with atmospheric shops, markets, and cobblestone streets.

Markets (L) and a storefront (R) in Old Québec.Joey Hadden/Insider

During my short stay, I learned that you can't do Québec City in a day. There are so many grand sights and quaint streets that warrant a much longer trip to properly explore.

A quaint street in Old Québec.Joey Hadden/Insider

During my short stay, I learned that you can't do Québec City in a day. There are so many grand sights and quaint streets that warrant a much longer trip to properly explore.

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I only had 24 hours in Canada's oldest city, but my visit impressed me so much, I'm already planning a trip back

I recently went to Québec City for the first time. I only had 24 hours in the French-Canadian city, but now I can't wait to go back.

I traveled to Québec City by train and stayed in the neighborhood of Old Québec, where I explored nearby streets and parks.

I stayed in Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a historic luxury hotel, for about $600.

Staying at this hotel also allowed me to marvel at all of the European-style architecture that filled Québec City.

Next to the hotel, Duffin Terrace was one of the best viewpoints to take in the city, I thought.

Québec City is filled with atmospheric shops, markets, and cobblestone streets.

During my short stay, I learned that you can't do Québec City in a day. There are so many grand sights and quaint streets that warrant a much longer trip to properly explore.