What to do in Quebec in August?
 

I'm interested in things to do in and around Quebec City in August. I'll have a car and I know there are national parks around. But it would be nice to hear of personal experiences.

TIA!

Walking around Old Quebec, and seeing the Chateau Frontenac was terrific :D Unfortunately, time was limited, and we didn't really get to go out to the national parks.

Charlevoix region is known for outstanding food. There's also a train from Quebec City to La Malbaie that serves gourmet meals and is something I absolutely want to try myself sometime. Haven't done it yet, though:

http://www.lemassif.com/en/train

Quebec City to Tadoussac
 

I suggest you drive the north shore (Cote Nord) via Route 138:
- Ile D'Orleans - connected by bridge, a quaint island, step back in time, great for cycling and farmer's markets;
- Baie-St.Paul - a picturesque petit village with great shops/art work;
-Ile au Codres - At St. Joseph de la Rive, there is the free ferry to this historic fishing community, made famous by an NFB film! Schedule at:
http://www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca/fe...la-rive_18.php
- La Malbaie (check out the Faimount Le Manori Richelieu, casino and salt water pools!);
- Tadoussac, at the confluence of the Saguenay River & Fleuve St. Laurent, famous for whale watching.
All of this is only 3 hours from Quebec City!

Merci Antonio. This is exactly the type of thing I'm looking for.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and the shrine there are really nice too, 1/2 east of Quebec City.

Stimpy

There is a nice restaurant in La Malbaie:
http://www.relaischateaux.com/en/sea...t/pinsonniere/
Ile-aux-Coudres
http://www.tourismeisleauxcoudres.com/carte.aspx

Don't miss the free Cirque du Soleil show in Québec City:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/eve...bles/show.aspx

I hear it's very good...

Thanks airoli!!