Photo of the front of Quebec station during the daytime.

Visiting with Via: The Québec City Train Station and Nearby Historic Places

by Audrey Gray  | Archaeological Sites, Historic Building, House Museum/Homestead, Library / Archive, Military, Museum/Gallery, Park/Landscape, Places of Faith, VIA Rail Train Station

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 !

Plains of Abraham

Québec, Québec

Discover the rich history of the site of the battles of Québec.

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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