Parc des Gouverneurs
Parc des Gouverneurs is a large gently-sloping square park filled with tall, old trees. It is a favorite spot of mine, overlooking the happy people strolling along Dufferin Terrace and the blue river below. People picnic here or sit on benches and watch the joyous scene below, listening to the live musicians from a distance. There is a large white brick obelisk monument to Montcalm that gives it a sense of place. This park is beside Chateau Frontenac, and I have visited it many times to soak up the perfect summer vibes here.
Unfortunately, I don't have a good recommendation for where to buy a picnic near here, though there are many touristy, expensive restaurants along Rue Saint-Louis nearby. I asked a family who were picnicking and they said they bought takeout from a restaurant on Grand Allee, but it is a fifteen minute walk away. One way Quebec City is a bit different to Paris is that there are not patisseries on every corner with ready-made sandwich du jambon baguettes. You can buy an ice cream from the little ice cream shop on the side of Chateau Frontenac, down a steep walkway from the park. Next to it is a stripey gazebo with a sandwich shop called Au 1884, that might be handy to try. For some reason, I didn't see this shop when I was there- it would have been useful! There are clean restrooms inside Chateau Frontenac, which you access by walking along Rue des Carrieres to the car pull-in area of the hotel, where the front doors of the hotel are. Inside Chateau Frontenac there are usually performers of some kind, such as a young lady dressed in a royal blue princess gown, or the king strutting along with his brass band.
Make sure you walk just 250m to the right (if facing the water) to the little footpath that leads up to hidden Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons Terrace. This is my favorite place in all of Quebec. Climb to the top of the hill and take in the sweeping views!
Huge lawn across from Parc des Gouverners.
Lawn leading down from Parc des Gouverneurs to Dufferin Terrace.
The chateau is a lovely to see from Parc des Gouverneurs.
The sidewalk across the street from Parc des Gouverneurs.
You can see all the action on Dufferin Terrace from Parc des Gouverneurs.
Stairs leading down to Dufferin Terrace from Parc des Gouverneurs.
The chateau looks incredible from Parc des Gouverneurs.
Wolfe-Montcalm Monument in Parc des Gouverneurs.
Place Terrace Dufferin and its beautiful rowhouses, with the chateau in the distance.
View of lawn, Dufferin Terrace, and chateau, from Parc des Gouverneurs.
It's fun to sit on the benches at Parc des Gouverneurs and hear the musicians at Dufferin Terrace.
Visitors taking photos from the sidewalk at Parc des Gouverneurs.
Sunny views of Dufferin Terrace.
Layers of beautiful sights!
Place Terrace Dufferin, and its path above the Dufferin Terrace. This path runs in front of the park.
View of Dufferin Terrace.
Doing work on the lawn.
Views of the chateau, from the park. Glorious!
There is plenty of lawn to share.
Sitting at a bench in the park and watching the people go by.
A man reads on the lawn.
The trees are lovely.
A sweet family have a picnic with views of the water and chateau.
Benches and paths in the park.
The criss cross pathway.
Sitting on a bench and having a chat, on a gorgeous sunny day.
Rue Mont-Carmel, which runs between the chateau and the park.
View of the park, its monument and stone wall, from Rue Mont-Carmel.
Late afternoon light.
Path leading up to the monument, with the water behind.
View of Levis across the water.
The slanted lawn and attractive building.
Streets nearby.
Flowers in a garden across the street.
Rue Mont-Carmel.
Looking toward the chateau and parc from Rue Mont-Carmel.
Wonderful flower basket.
Sweet building in the afternoon light.
Ave Sainte-Genevieve.
Parc des Gouverneurs is located at 5 Rue des Carrieres, Quebec City.
Last Updated: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:08:21 GMT
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