Etienne’s guidebook
essentials
L’intermarché
272 Rue Saint-Joseph EL'intermarche is the closest grocery store
SAQ
853 Rue Saint-JeanThis is where you get wine and spirits.
Great bakery. Can be essential for breakfast (closed on Sunday and Monday). There is also another great bakery just a few doors down (Boulangerie artisanale Epi’Fanny)
30 locals recommend
Le Paingruël
578 Rue Saint-JeanGreat bakery. Can be essential for breakfast (closed on Sunday and Monday). There is also another great bakery just a few doors down (Boulangerie artisanale Epi’Fanny)
Épicerie Européenne
560 Rue Saint-JeanFine food, worth a tour.
Food scene
It's the oldest grocery store in North America. Great place for coffee, cheese, deli, bread.
74 locals recommend
Épicerie J.A. Moisan
685 Rue Saint-JeanIt's the oldest grocery store in North America. Great place for coffee, cheese, deli, bread.
One of the closest restaurant/bars to the apartment. They have a wide selection of local beers
86 locals recommend
Le Projet
399 Rue Saint-JeanOne of the closest restaurant/bars to the apartment. They have a wide selection of local beers
The Billig
481 Rue Saint-JeanGreat Creperie. Highly recommend for breakfast or any time of the day.
One of our favorite restaurants with a laid back decor and high end food. You're better off reserving well in advance.
119 locals recommend
L'Affaire est Ketchup
46 Rue Saint-Joseph EOne of our favorite restaurants with a laid back decor and high end food. You're better off reserving well in advance.
Pied Bleu
179 Rue Saint-Vallier OGreat brunch place. You might need to reserve for brunch.
Milano Pizzeria
194 Rue Crémazie OGreat Pizza! They also deliver.
Great Indian/Afghan bring your own wine restaurant. It can be noisy but the food is delicious. Also possible to take-out.
10 locals recommend
Les délices d'Ariana
102 Boulevard René-Lévesque OGreat Indian/Afghan bring your own wine restaurant. It can be noisy but the food is delicious. Also possible to take-out.
This romantic and bistro-like restaurant offers a tasteful menu that evolves with the season.
139 locals recommend
Le Clocher Penché
203 Rue Saint-Joseph EThis romantic and bistro-like restaurant offers a tasteful menu that evolves with the season.
A sister restaurant to L'Affaire est Ketchup. This place specializes in seafood. On the higher end in terms of price but exquisite food. There is often space for last minute guests but consider reserving in advance if you don't want to miss it!
26 locals recommend
Albacore
819 Côte d'AbrahamA sister restaurant to L'Affaire est Ketchup. This place specializes in seafood. On the higher end in terms of price but exquisite food. There is often space for last minute guests but consider reserving in advance if you don't want to miss it!
If you just want a slice or an entire pizza, this is the place.
7 locals recommend
Attaboy, pizzeria de quartier
597 Rue Saint-JeanIf you just want a slice or an entire pizza, this is the place.
Classic Greasy Spoon!! Highly recommend for Poutine or burgers!
30 locals recommend
Casse-Croute Chez Gaston
332 Rue DorchesterClassic Greasy Spoon!! Highly recommend for Poutine or burgers!
Chez Ashton
823 Boulevard Charest EA Quebec City classic for Poutine. There are several locations.
Neighbourhoods
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
This is where you are located. It's a great neighborhood
A must see. You are 10 minutes away from Saint-Jean (Saint-John) gate by foot.
386 locals recommend
Old Quebec
A must see. You are 10 minutes away from Saint-Jean (Saint-John) gate by foot.
Lots of bars and restaurants. This place is well on it's way to being an up and coming neighbourhood.
57 locals recommend
Saint-Roch
Lots of bars and restaurants. This place is well on it's way to being an up and coming neighbourhood.
More residential up-and coming neighbourhood. several cafes and restaurants on 3e Avenue.
22 locals recommend
Limoilou
More residential up-and coming neighbourhood. several cafes and restaurants on 3e Avenue.
Sightseeing
Île d'Orléans is only about a 15 minute drive from downtown Quebec City or Old town. The island has lots of history and some of the oldest (private) homes on the continent. There are lots of agricultural activities including u-pics for all sorts of fruit and wine tasting.
282 locals recommend
Île d'Orléans
Île d'Orléans is only about a 15 minute drive from downtown Quebec City or Old town. The island has lots of history and some of the oldest (private) homes on the continent. There are lots of agricultural activities including u-pics for all sorts of fruit and wine tasting.
A favourite destination for first time travellers to the City. The fals are quite impressive.
250 locals recommend
Chutes-Montmorency
A favourite destination for first time travellers to the City. The fals are quite impressive.
Old Quebec
A must!
Also a must... a great 100 acre parc located next to Vieux-Quebec. See where the historic battle occurred!!
521 locals recommend
Plains of Abraham
Also a must... a great 100 acre parc located next to Vieux-Quebec. See where the historic battle occurred!!
If interested in museums, see check to see which exibition is showing.
449 locals recommend
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
179 Grande Allée OIf interested in museums, see check to see which exibition is showing.
Another great museum; check to see which exhibit is showing!
461 locals recommend
Museum of Civilization
85 Rue DalhousieAnother great museum; check to see which exhibit is showing!