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Weekend in Quebec: the perfect itinerary with Carrera Café
A weekend in Quebec is an experience worth planning. Old Quebec, Petit-Champlain, Plains of Abraham, markets, restaurants. And at the heart of it all, Carrera Café as the starting and ending base for each day.
Why Quebec
The ultimate weekend destination
Quebec is 2 hours from Montreal, accessible from anywhere in North America. And it offers everything a perfect weekend should have.
Quebec is unique in North America: a UNESCO-listed fortified city, a vibrant French culture, remarkable local cuisine, and four radically different seasons.
In 48 hours, you can see the must-sees, taste local products, and experience Carrera Café.
Our base
Carrera Café is strategically located in Petit-Champlain. It’s the ideal starting and ending point to explore the city on foot.
Friday evening
Arrival and first Carrera pit stop
5 PM-6 PM: Check-in
Drop off your luggage. Old Quebec is full of charming hotels 5 minutes from Carrera.
6 PM-8 PM: Aperitif at Carrera
Your first hour of the weekend: signature cocktail and Charlevoix platter. On the terrace in summer, in a cozy room in winter.
8 PM+: Night walk
Old Quebec lit up at night is magnificent. Château Frontenac, Saint-Jean Street: the city at night has a special magic.
Saturday
The big Quebec day
8am-9:30am: Morning coffee at Carrera
Hot latte or cappuccino, Borderon focaccia. The best way to start before the tourists.
9:30am-12pm: Haute-Ville
Frontenac Castle, Dufferin Terrace, Saint-Louis street, Governors’ Park. The must-sees.
12pm-2pm: Lunch and Petit-Champlain
Return to Carrera for the midday board. Then exploration: galleries, shops, Place Royale.
2pm-5pm: Plains of Abraham
Quebec’s largest urban park. Museum, walk, view of the river.
5pm-7pm: Golden hour at Carrera
Return for the golden hour. Grand Prix or Pit Stop cocktail, full Charlevoix board.
Sunday morning
Carrera brunch before departure
Departure brunch formula
House latte, small Charlevoix board, Borderon and Fils focaccia. The perfect conclusion to your weekend in Quebec.
Carrera as a base
Your fixed address in Old Quebec
Carrera Café — Your base
Morning coffee, breakfast board, cocktail aperitif, Sunday brunch. The only address you need as a base for a weekend in Quebec.
Practical information
Everything you need to know
Accommodation
Old Quebec offers charming boutique hotels 5-10 minutes from Carrera. Book in advance, especially in July-August and during the Carnival.
Transportation
Leave your car in the parking lot. Old Quebec and Petit-Champlain are made for walking. Funicular ($3.50) to go down from Haute-Ville.
The start of your weekend
Quebec starts at Carrera Café
Morning coffee, evening aperitif, Sunday brunch. Carrera is your base for the perfect weekend in Quebec, in every season.
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