The Quartier du Petit Champlain is one of my favourite areas in all of Quebec City. It is a gorgeous little street, said to be the oldest shopping area in North America. There are several boutiques, cafes and bistros, a little park and all sorts of other interesting and charming specialized stores on this street. If you want to buy... more

When you walk down the steps and find yourself on Quartier du Petit Champlain, it is like stepping back in time. You find yourself in a very European setting...a narrow, cobblestone street with an almost fairytale ambiance. The shops are diverse and quaint, and the lovely square with the oldest church in North America is perfect for the photographer. There... more

This is one of the oldest areas of Quebec city. You can walk to it or take the funiculaire down to it since it is lower towards the ocean then the other areas. It had old cobblestone streets lined with boutiques and great restaurants. It contains the Place Royale and the tomb of Joillet, the explorer. When your in this... more