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Château Frontenac

A castle-like hotel crowning Old Quebec, said to be the most photographed hotel in the world.

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Time needed: 1 hour
Entry: Free to view (guided tours paid)
Best time: Evening
Area: Old Quebec

The world's most photographed hotel.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: 1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5

On foot: In Upper Town, beside Dufferin Terrace.
Tours: Guided tours of the hotel run by costumed guides.
Funicular: The Old Quebec Funicular links Dufferin Terrace with Petit-Champlain below.

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The story of the Château Frontenac

The Château Frontenac opened in 1893 as one of Canada's grand railway hotels, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is named after Count Frontenac, a governor of New France.

Old Quebec, the only fortified city north of Mexico with its walls still standing, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best time to visit

Best season

Summer and winter (February Carnival).

Best time of day

Evening, when it is lit.

Winter

Snow makes it magical.

Tips before you go

Join a guided tour inside.
Walk the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk at sunset.
Take a guided tour to learn its history.

Best hotels near the Château Frontenac

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

The castle-hotel above the St Lawrence.

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Auberge Saint-Antoine

Boutique hotel in the Old Port.

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All hotels near the Château Frontenac

What's around the Château Frontenac

Dufferin TerraceBoardwalk.
Petit-ChamplainLower Town street.
Citadelle of QuebecStar-shaped fortress.
Plains of AbrahamHistoric park.

Questions travellers ask

When did the Château Frontenac open?

In 1893.

Is Old Quebec a UNESCO site?

Yes.

Can I visit without staying?

Yes, with a guided tour.