Habitation de Québec, Quebec City

Name: Habitation de Québec
Address: 68, rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City, G1K 4H4, Canada
Telephone: +1 418-692-2631

#14 among attractions in Quebec City

Theater, Concerts and shows

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Habitation de Québec, located in the heart of picturesque Quebec City in Canada, is a place of unique historical significance that transports visitors back in time to the beginnings of the city's existence. This site, a reconstruction of the first permanent settlement founded by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608, today serves as a theater where numerous performances and historical reenactments take place.

Habitation de Québec is not only a tourist attraction but also an important site that allows one to understand the beginnings of French colonization in North America. Through theatrical performances, actors in period costumes bring history to life, allowing audiences to interactively experience the daily life of the first settlers. These spectacles, full of authentic details and based on thorough historical research, attract both residents and tourists eager to deepen their knowledge of Quebec's early history.

This facility is a key element of the cultural heritage of Quebec City and is recognized as a national monument. Its theatrical productions are not just a form of entertainment but also education, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the past and better understand the shaping of Canadian identity.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°48'42"N, 71°12'13"W

Address

68, rue du Petit-ChamplainLa Cite (Centre-ville Québec City)Quebec City G1K 4H4 Canada

Contact

+1 418-692-2631

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Habitation de Québec open?

Habitation de Québec is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Habitation de Québec?

Nearby attractions include Chateau St. Louis, Quebec City (2 min walk), Maison historique Chevalier, Quebec City (2 min walk), Château Frontenac, Quebec City (2 min walk), Wolfe-Montcalm Monument, Quebec City (3 min walk).

How to get to Habitation de Québec by public transport?

The nearest stations to Habitation de Québec:

Ferry

Québec • Lines: Québec - Lévis (3 min walk)
Lévis • Lines: Québec - Lévis (19 min walk)

Bus

Terminus D'Youville / 2048 • Lines: 10 (14 min walk)
Place d'Youville (14 min walk)

Train

Québec (18 min walk)