One of the best things about taking a vacation in Québec City is that you can see and do so much for so little. Many of the city’s most popular and most historic attractions can be seen for free or for under $10. Did you know you can really stretch your dollar if you’re using American money when in Canada? At the time of this writing, savings were about 25%; verify the exact exchange rate before you go and check prices, too, as they may change.
Dufferin Terrace
16 rue du Petit-Champlain
For breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River, Lower Town and Île d’Orléans, amble along this 425-metre (.26-mi.) wooden boardwalk dotted with pretty gazebos and benches; it’s the perfect place for shutterbugs and Instagrammers, and it’s free. You’ll also see the magnificent 18-story Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, an 1893 hotel straight out of a fairytale. Nearby, buskers entertain the crowds at the foot of the Samuel de Champlain statue. In winter, adventurous types can slide down the icy 150-metre (492-ft.) toboggan run, going up to 70 kilometres (43 mi.) per hour for only $3.