Visiting with Via: The Québec City Train Station and Nearby Historic Places
Via rail travelers stopping in Québec City will arrive at the Gare du Palais, Québec City’s historic train station. The station was constructed in 1915 by H.E. Prindle and the building’s style drew inspiration from the architecture of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Located in Lower Town, the station is less than a 10 minute walk from some of the city’s most famous historic places. Learn more about the station and the many historic places nearby with the visitlist below!
Places
Québec Station
Québec, Québec
The Palais de Québec station is in the heart of Lower Town, near former industries and po...
Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site
Québec, Québec
What was château life like between 1620 and 1834?
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
Québec, Québec
The Fortifications is a reminder of the richness of the city's military past.
Morrin Centre
Québec, Québec
The Morrin Centre is a historical building with a rich history and heritage.
Citadelle de Québec
Québec, Québec
L'impressionnante forteresse du Vieux-Québec vous ouvre ses portes tous les jours !
Maison Henry-Stuart
Québec, Québec
Guided tour in an english heritage house and a garden in the heart of Quebec city
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Québec, Québec
Follow the trail of Jacques Cartier and discover the work of Father Jean de Brébeuf.
Maison natale de Louis Fréchette
Lévis, Québec
La Maison natale de Louis Fréchette, est un lieu de diffusion culturelle et littéraire
Lévis Forts National Historic Site
Lévis, Québec
The purpose of the Lévis Forts was to protect Quebec City against an American invasion.
Road Map
Québec, Québec to Lévis, Québec
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