Acquaintance with the sights of Quebec suitable for Instagram photography

Quebec City with cobbled streets, old houses of the 17th century and a magnificent castle that has been turned into a hotel today; It is one of the most popular cities in Canada for tourists. This city has so much attraction for photography that it is the feed of Instagram. You can fill your Instagram page with photos on a trip to Quebec. Just grab your camera, get ready for an Instagram-worthy trip and photograph the fascinating landscapes of Quebec.

Quebec travel guide will prepare you for this trip.

The best spots to take pictures of Château Frontenac

This beautiful hotel is one of the most symbolic buildings (castles) of Canada, which has no inappropriate angle for photography. For this reason, it is known as the best photography subject among hotels.

To take a classic photo of the Château Frontenac Hotel and Quebec City; Go to the Pier-Dugua-de Mons Terrace. To reach this place, walk from the back of the hotel and go there through the Citadel of Quebec. The best time is at sunrise or when the golden rays of the sun illuminate the windows of the castle.

You can take very beautiful photos of the lower areas of Quebec City from Château Frontenac. Place des Canotiers waterfall and a fantastic view of rue du Marché-Champlain can be captured with a strong camera lens. The old houses of this area also have a special effect at sunrise. You can even take a horizontal shot of the Quebec City from the hotel terrace.

You will have a great view of the Château Frontenac from the Place d’Armes in front of it. From this point, all the walking paths and roads leading to the hotel can be seen. The movement of people towards the hotel is one of the suitable subjects for hotel photography.

Do not ignore the architectural details of the castle. Both inside and outside, there are beautiful details in this hotel. The large and beautiful lobbies and staircases create the best photographic views.

The best Instagram photography attractions in Quebec City

If your trip falls to the north of Quebec City, your camera should be ready to photograph the attractions of this area.

the terrace Dufferin

The Dufferin Terrace next to Château Frontenac and the St. Lawrence River offers a great opportunity to photograph Quebec at sunrise. This place is lovely and unique. In the summer, it is full of tourists and in the winter, sledding will make good Instagram subjects.

Bistro 1640

Bistro 1640 is a classic example of Quebec architecture, with front windows and a bright red ceiling, making for interesting photo opportunities around the clock. During the peak tourist seasons, the crowd may prevent photography, but you can take photos from a further distance from this point.

St. Louis St

St. Louis Street is one of the most Instagrammable streets in Quebec. This street starts from Château Frontenac and continues to the Porte Saint-Louis. If you are a little patient, you will find a good photography subject in this street. A horse or carriage may be moving towards the hotel or parked next to it. You can relax at the Anciens Canadiens restaurant and taste traditional Quebec cuisine and take photos.

Quebec Remparts

If you continue along Saint Louis Street, you will reach Saint Louis Gate, which is 4 kilometers away from Quebec City. This gate dates back to 1694 and was rebuilt in 1880. And the rebuilt gate has stood ever since. Another gateway to Quebec City, called Saint-Jean, is located in Quebec’s oldest commercial district. The view of the bus passing through these two gates will be an interesting photography subject.

Quebec Parliament Building and Torney Fountain

The Quebec City Parliament building was built in the late 1800s. This place is a very suitable place for night photography in Quebec City. The building is lit up with beautiful lights at night, and next to it, the Torni fountain illuminates beautifully.

Price Building

Price is the only skyscraper within the walls of Old Quebec. Its artistic architectural style dates back to 1929, when it was built. At that time, this apparent difference in construction was very controversial in the old part of Quebec. At night, Price stands out from all over Quebec. You can take a very spectacular photo of this skyscraper even from a distance with a strong lens.

Quebec Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral in Old Quebec is a National Historic Site that dates back to 1647. Of course, it has been rebuilt twice since then. The interior of the church is very attractive and spectacular and a suitable subject for Instagram photography. Keep in mind that the entrance and exit times to the church are different depending on the season. Be sure to check it before visiting.

City hall gardens

Two blocks from Notre Dame Cathedral is the Jardins de l’Hôtel de Ville park, full of fountains and modern art.

Quebec House of Literature

If you are interested in books, Maison de la Littérature is one of the best places in Quebec and Instagram photography attraction for you. House of Literature is a public library that was built in 1848 in the former Methodist Church.

Breakneck stairs

The name Breakneck means very dangerous because of the steep slope of these stairs. These steps connect the upper part of the city from near Château Frontenac to the rue du Petit Champlain in the lower part of the city. The construction of these stairs dates back to 1635 and it is the oldest staircase in Quebec. For a good photo, it is better to take a photo of Brekneck in solitude. In the early morning when the sun is shining on Château Frontenac and the shadows are less, go down the stairs and find some good angles for photography.

The best Instagram photography spots in Quebec City

The lower area of ​​Quebec City is one of the oldest neighborhoods in North America and suitable for Instagram photography.

Petit-Champlain Street

Rue du Petit-Champlain is one of the oldest commercial streets in North America. This street becomes magical especially in winter. Patty Champlain is always busy. So, to take an attractive photo, you should choose early morning or late night.

Royal Square

The Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain built his residence when he founded New France in 1608. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, the first stone church in North America, was built in 1688 in Royal. When you are in this square, you feel like you have stepped into the past. For this reason, it is one of the popular areas for taking Instagram photos.

Wall paintings Fresque des Québécois

A few steps away from the Place Royale is the large Fresque des Québécois Mural, which depicts the story of Quebec City in several murals. There are almost always shadows on this mural, so you can photograph it whenever you like, but mornings and cloudy days are a better opportunity.

funicular

If you don’t want to climb the stairs to the top of the city, you can take the funicular (electric train) down to Dufferin Terrace for $3 CAD. The funicular is a photogenic marvel dating back to 1879 on Champlain Avenue. Since the street is very busy, the best time to take pictures is at night. Of course, you can get good stories for your Instagram during the day.

Avenue du Cul de Sac

This street with its beautiful umbrellas is one of the subjects of Instagram photography in the summer. Go there early in the morning or late at night to escape the crowds, or just photograph the umbrellas during the crowds.

Park Place des Canotiers

As you stroll through Old Quebec, the Place des Canotiers park along the St. Louis River is an Instagram-worthy park with amazing views of Château Frontenac and the Old Port area. There are different fountains in this park where children can play on hot days. Mist occasionally forms above the springs, which is a wonderful sight for photography.

Old Port of Quebec

The surroundings of the old port are full of attractive streets suitable for walking. There is also a colorful market in the old port itself, which is a perfect subject for Instagram photography.

Other areas suitable for Instagram photography in Quebec

Let’s get to know some other photography attractions in Quebec:

Montmorency waterfalls

One of the attractions of Quebec, after the top of the city and the bottom of Quebec City, is the waterfalls of Montmorency. This waterfall is 83 meters higher than Niagara Falls. You can walk along the waterfall and take pictures of the water falling down. Or ride a zip line and post an interesting Instagram story. This waterfall is about 15 minutes away from the old part of Quebec by car.

Quebec Ice Hotel

Winter in Quebec is a special opportunity for photography. For a unique experience, spend a winter night at the Hôtel de Glace. This 44-room hotel is made of snow and ice. Even its beds are made of large pieces of ice. This hotel is ten minutes away from Quebec. Be sure that you will get a lot of likes by posting a photo of this hotel on your Instagram page.

Quebec is a city full of Instagram photography subjects

These are some of the best places to take Instagram photos in Quebec. There are definitely other places to take the best photos. If you travel to Quebec and find other interesting spots for Instagram photography, send us photos and descriptions.