Quebec City
Terrasse Dufferin
Terrasse Dufferin, which is perched just below the iconic Fairmont Château le Frontenac, is a public park with sweeping vistas of the St. Lawrence River. Situated between upper and lower Quebec, La Terrasse was built in 1879 by Lord Dufferin, who transformed a military fortification into a public greenbelt and walkway. This national historic monument can be accessed via The Plains of Abraham above or a Lower Town funicular below. In 2010, Canada’s park system restored much of the ruins here, including four Saint-Louis forts and châteaux once governed by both French and British power brokers.
Insider Tip:
Sunrise—when light shines on the river and reflects off the château—is perhaps the best time to enjoy a walk in the Governor's Garden or a jog along the Governor's Walk.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Handicapped Accessible
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