Best places to visit on a summer high school trip to Québec

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Andréa moved to Québec for school at the age of 17. During a visit to our office, she shared with us what makes Québec City such a unique place for a high school summer trip and educational tour.

1. Why visit Québec City on a high school summer trip?

Québec City is incredibly lively in the summertime. Tourists from around the world come to visit and enjoy the most important outdoor music event in Canada, the Summer Festival. For 2 weeks, international artists come to Québec to perform in the heart of this beautiful city. 

There are also plenty of terraces where high school students can enjoy a good dinner and the nice summer weather and beautiful parks – like the historical Plains of Abraham – where locals have picnics with friends or play sports while enjoying the breathtaking views of the St. Laurent River. The city holds a certain European charm and is especially photogenic in the summer.

Check out our Québec in Summer itinerary to learn more about our high school trips and educational tours.

2. What do you love about Québec City as a student? 

The Québécois people are truly what makes this city a great and welcoming place. Being relatively small, Québec City makes you feel at home very quickly. It’s almost like living in a big village. 

3. What activities do you recommend for a high school trip to Québec City in the summer?

Hiking is one of the most popular activities around Québec City in the summer. There are plenty of beautiful nature parks, like the Jacques Cartier National Park and the spectacular Saint-Anne Canyon in Beaupré. From the Saint-Anne Canyon, you have a great view of the impressive Montmorency Waterfalls, which are actually higher than Niagara Falls. 

There are also tons of other outdoor activities like rafting, mountain biking and climbing. If you prefer a cultural activity, my personal favorite is the Museum of Fine Arts. It is gorgeous and has exhibitions all year round. 

4. What makes Québec City the best place for a high school student to learn French? 

As a student, I would choose Québec City to learn French because the people, besides being known as easy-going and very welcoming, love sharing their language and accent with French-enthusiasts.

This makes Québec City such a unique and accessible place to learn the French language on the North American continent. 

5. What are the best places to visit on a high school trip to Québec City in the summer?

When it comes to sightseeing, you can’t miss out on the Château Frontenac, the Terrasse Dufferin, the Citadel and the picturesque Petit Champlain quarter. 

For a more “local” experience, walk down the streets of Saint-Roch. This dynamic neighborhood offers a wide variety of hip restaurants and trendy boutiques.

6. Describe Québec City in 3 words:

Welcoming, lively, and surprising.

Check out our Québec in Summer itinerary to learn more about our high school trips and educational tours, 

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