Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is located in the historic "walled city" of Old Québec, Canada. Overlooking the St Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is conveniently situated close to many wonderful Québec City attractions as well as being in close proximity to several Québec golf courses.
Québec History
The most popular historical attraction in the city of Québec is The Citadel, a hugely impressive fortification built when the British ruled Canada. Likewise, the Québec government's Parliament Buildings, Parc de l'Artillerie, and Place Royale provide a great way to explore the city's past on a Québec vacation. All can be found close to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Québec Nature
Taller than Niagara Falls, the awesome waterfall at Montmorency Falls Park offers extraordinary views of Québec City, including the scenic Île d'Orléans in the St Lawrence River. If you want a closer look at Île d'Orléans you will find it just 20 minutes' drive from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and the Jardin Zoologique du Québec, containing a varied selection of plants and animals, is also in close proximity to the hotel.
Québec Golf
The courses at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and Fairmont Le Château Montebello are both within easy access of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Activities
Close to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Valcartier Vacation Village is a prime winter spot for snow rafting, cross-country skiing, and ice skating, while in the summer it is home to Village Vacances Valcartier, Canada 's largest water park. The village of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a scenic entry point to the magnificent Charlevoix region, a must-visit during your Québec hotel stay, and easily accessible from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Museums
The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec contains a fascinating selection of Québec art. Canada's history can be explored at the Musée de la Civilisation and the Musée de l'Amérique FranÏaise, while the Choco-Musée Érico allows guests to unearth the history of cocoa. All are close to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Other Attractions
Try agro tourism and sample the flavors of Québec and Charlevoix on the Gourmet Route, a way to discover true Québec cuisine. Children will enjoy the 3500 marine specimens at the Parc Aquarium du Québec, and Mont-Sainte-Anne is a terrific place to go skiing during your Québec vacation. All are close to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.