Observatoire de la Capitale

Tourist attraction · Parliament Hill

Observatoire de la Capitale

Tourist attraction · Parliament Hill

1037 Rue de la Chevrotière, Québec, QC G1R 5E9, Canada

Highlights

Soar to the 31st floor of Quebec's tallest tower for stunning panoramic views and a warm welcome, making it the perfect launchpad for your city adventure.

1037 Rue de la Chevrotière, Québec, QC G1R 5E9, Canada Get directions

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@afar

"A good start to your visit to Québec City is a stop at the Observatoire de la Capitale, just past the Parliament Building. The observation deck on the 31st floor of the Marie-Guyart Building stands 725 feet high and offers 360-degree views of the city. From here, the highest building in the city, you can get a sense of the lay of the land—Old Québec jutting out into the St. Lawrence River, Cap Diamant to its south, the Louise Basin marina and St. Charles River to its north. New signage added in 2016 provides cultural, economic, and historical background on the sights below. After you have surveyed the city, descend and explore it on foot."

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Paul Vivas

Google

L'observatoire de la Capitale is one of the highest point you can get to in Quebec City. It was definitely a good idea for us to start our tour of the city from here as it gave us a good idea of the size of the town. We really enjoyed it here and would definitely recommend coming to get the city views.

S Atkins-Steel

Google

Great views, super friendly staff at the top. Had to buy tickets via a QR code with no help from staff at the bottom of the building. No WiFi there and we struggled for 15 mins trying to get tickets. A simple machine to buy tickets (no staff required) would really help.

tanya

Google

Bought tickets in lobby upon arrival but no one asked to see them. Great views as expected. Clean toilets and water fountain.

Henry Perrin

Google

Good value because it's cheap. Might be the best place for a 360 degree view but the main direction to look is probably more magnificent from the citadel. Part of the exhibit said "the St Lawrence River leads to the Great Lakes and the mythic Mississippi". I guess that could be true in a sense but the Mississippi isn't linked to that water system. Kind of like how Mexico leads to Canada. Don't worry about the land in-between.

Melinda Reynard

Google

What a city! What a view? Easy parking down the street nearby. The place to go in Quebec to capture all its beauty.

Sofia Pech

Google

Really nice place with amazing views, I went on a clear day and could really appreciate the city from every angle. There are interactive maps that tell you more about some of the buildings which is nice. I went at the beginning of my trip, so it helped me get a layout of the land and see other interesting places to visit. I also liked a lot the historic facts that appear throughout the place.

Brittany Stewart

Google

Our visit was great! The staff was welcoming, and very friendly. The views were spectacular! This is a must do to get the lay of the city and learn a little bit about the area. Tip: You need to buy tickets online. If you forget to buy in advance, the staff will help you use the public computer there to purchase them from the site.

Albert Riezebos

Google

Wonderful views! I went in 2012. It gives you a 360 degree view of the city and surrounding areas. If I remember correctly, it was about $10 to access. I highly recommend it. It gives a great overview of where my ancestors lived and why they picked this area to settle. You can see for many miles in all directions. Nice view of the layout of the Citadel and of the Quebec Bridge. Lots to see in the immediate area also.