20 Best Things to Do in Quebec City

"About a 45-minute drive from downtown, Jacques-Cartier National Park is a dramatic glacial valley carved by a river with more than 60 miles of trails for hiking, plus kayaking and canoeing; I recommend the Les Loups Trail for a spectacular summit view, and the park is especially beautiful in early October when fall foliage peaks." - Julia Eskins Julia Eskins Julia Eskins is a writer and editor covering travel, design, and culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, National Geographic, and more. She’s traveled to more than 50 countries, lived in five, and currently calls Toronto home. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines