Docks & Panoramas
Quebec's Old Port: docks, walks, and flavors at Carrera Café
Quebec's Old Port is a lively living space between the Saint Lawrence River and historic Lower Town. Markets, walks, cruises, and panoramic views. And just steps away, Carrera Café in Petit-Champlain welcomes you.
The Old Port
Between river and history
Revitalized in the 1980s, Quebec's Old Port has become one of the city's liveliest public spaces. Accessible on foot from Petit-Champlain in 5 minutes.
A revitalized port
Once the main trading port of North America, Quebec's Old Port has been transformed into a dynamic public space. Restaurants, shops, craft markets, and lively squares line the historic docks.
The Market
Local products and crafts
The Old Port Market is one of Quebec's most popular gastronomic addresses. Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, charcuterie, local crafts.
Cheeses and charcuterie
The market brings together producers from the region. Artisan cheeses, Charlevoix charcuterie, specialty meats. A taste of Quebec cuisine.
Crafts and souvenirs
The Old Port markets also offer local crafts, jewelry, artworks, and maple products. The perfect souvenir.
Local fruits and vegetables
In season, farmers from Île d'Orléans and the region supply the market. Strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, squash.
Occasional markets
Outside the regular season, themed markets enliven the port: Christmas market, maple market, craft beer market.
Walks
Activities at the docks
The Old Port is an active space: cruises, kayaking, winter skating, summer concerts. A rich program for all tastes.
What to do at the Old Port
Cruises on the Saint Lawrence, bike rentals, swimming in outdoor pools, free concerts in summer, slides and ice rink in winter. The Old Port is one of Quebec's most versatile spaces.
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The perfect circuit
Morning at the Old Port market, espresso break at Carrera Café, walk along the docks, then back to the charcuterie board for an aperitif. The perfect day in Quebec’s historic district.
The Most Beautiful Views
Panoramas on the River
From the Old Port, views of the Saint Lawrence and Upper Town are among the most beautiful in Quebec. A few viewpoints not to miss.
The Docks at Dusk
The sunset seen from the Old Port docks, with Château Frontenac as a backdrop, is one of Quebec’s most photographed moments.
View of the Saint Lawrence
The vastness of the Saint Lawrence seen from the docks. Orléans Island, the Laurentians, and sometimes giant cruise ships. A horizon that reduces life to the essentials.
The Upper Town from Below
Reverse view: from the Old Port, Cap-aux-Diamants and Château Frontenac dominate the scene. A unique perspective that recalls the power of this historic site.
Stopover at Carrera
5 minutes from the Old Port
Carrera Café is located 5 minutes on foot from the Old Port. After visiting the docks and market, come enjoy our boards and specialty coffee.
From Market to Platter
You’ve toured the Old Port market, arms full of cheeses and charcuterie. Wondering where to settle to savor them? Carrera Café is a five-minute walk away. Tasting boards, espresso or latte, seasonal terrace. The natural extension of your market.
On the Podium
The Must-Sees of Quebec's Old Port
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Old Port Market Local products, cheeses, charcuterie, and crafts. The gourmet address of the Lower Town.
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Sunset on the Docks The Château Frontenac illuminated at dusk, seen from the river. Unforgettable.
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Cruises on the Saint Lawrence An hour on the river to see Quebec differently. Departure from the Old Port.
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Samuel-De Champlain Promenade Along the river, a bike and pedestrian path with views of the Laurentians.
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Stopover at Carrera Café 5 minutes from the Old Port. Espresso, seasonal platter, and warm atmosphere.
Between Port and Café
The Old Port always welcomes you. And a 5-minute walk away, the Carrera Café awaits you for a gourmet stop in Petit-Champlain.
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