School Trips To Quebec City

Step back in time with a school trip to Quebec City, where history, culture, and French heritage come to life. As North America’s only walled city, Quebec City offers students a unique opportunity to explore its cobblestone streets, visit iconic landmarks like Château Frontenac, and immerse themselves in the rich traditions of French Canada.

Quebec City
Château Frontenac
Place Royale
Dufferin Terrace
Montmorency Falls
Upper Town
Lower Town

From engaging with living history at historic sites to practicing French language skills in an authentic setting, Quebec City provides a perfect blend of education and cultural discovery. Whether learning about Indigenous heritage, experiencing Québecois cuisine, or exploring breathtaking natural landscapes, every moment is an opportunity for hands-on learning and inspiration.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Old Quebec

We begin our journey in Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site where every street feels like a step back in time. A walking tour through the fortified city takes us past Château Frontenac, Place Royale, and the historic city walls, the only fortified walls still standing in North America. A visit to Dufferin Terrace offers panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River, where explorers once arrived in search of a new world. As we wander down Rue du Petit-Champlain, one of the oldest shopping streets on the continent, we discover boutique shops, local artisans, and charming cafés. The evening takes us on a ghost tour through Old Quebec, where we hear tales of battles, hauntings, and historic legends, bringing the city’s past to life in a whole new way.
Day 2: Montmorency Falls & Indigenous Culture

A short drive brings us to Montmorency Falls, a breathtaking cascade 30 meters taller than Niagara Falls. We take in the view from the suspension bridge above the falls, then descend the wooden staircases that wind along the cliffs, experiencing the force of nature up close. In the afternoon, we visit Wendake, home to the Huron-Wendat Nation, where we engage in an Indigenous cultural experience. A guided visit to a traditional longhouse introduces us to the history, traditions, and storytelling of the Wendat people. We take part in a hands-on workshop, learning traditional beading, birchbark crafting, or drumming, and enjoy a meal prepared with Indigenous ingredients, such as wild game, bannock, and local berries. Returning to Quebec City in the evening, we warm up with a classic Quebecois dinner, tasting tourtière (meat pie) and tarte au sucre (sugar pie), reflecting on the deep connections between culture, land, and history.
Day 3: Outdoor Adventure & French Canadian Flavors

On our final morning, we embrace Quebec’s love for the outdoors, choosing between snowshoeing through a winter forest (seasonal), kayaking along the St. Lawrence River, or biking through the Plains of Abraham, the site of the famous battle between the French and British in 1759. Before we depart, we take part in a French Canadian cooking workshop, where we learn to prepare crêpes, maple treats, or soupe aux pois (pea soup)—a perfect way to end our journey with a taste of Quebec’s culinary traditions. As we say au revoir, we reflect on the history, heritage, and warmth that make Quebec City a place like no other. This journey has been more than a trip—it has been an invitation to step into a living history, embrace new cultural experiences, and connect with the stories that shape this remarkable city.