Governors’ Promenade — Attraction in Quebec

Named after the Governor General of Canada from 1872 to 1878, Lord Dufferin. Make sure to walk the ‘Promenade des Gouverneur’s’ when you visit Quebec.

I like to plan my trip and prepare where to start and which spots will come as my day progresses.

I had 2 options to visit the Plains of Abraham

1. from Saint Louis st, and
2. From Governors’ Promenade- I chose this

At 655m long with 308 steps it makes for one of the most memorable walks you will take when you visit Quebec. The ‘promenade’ takes you from Terrasse Dufferin. It connects the boardwalk in front of the Chateau Frontenac to the southernmost point of the Citadel to the Plains of Abraham. It hangs off Cap-Diamant. The Dufferin Terrace is close to the famous Chateau Frontenac hotel, the Funicular, and the Breakneck Stairs that connect Upper Town to Lower Town.

The elevated promenade stretches along the Citadel with the fortification wall on one side, and a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River on the opposite side. You can start at either end of the boardwalk. This is a great free activity where you can get some exercise, enjoy the scenery, and make your way from one destination to another.

Walking the Governors’ Promenade usually ensures that you climb a whole bunch of uphill staircases and steps – at least over 300 (You can do vice versa as well) start from the Plains of Abraham and come to the boardwalk but normally you start the day from the famous spot so it's highly unlikely you will climb down

Governors’ Promenade is- where the Citadel meets the Plains of Abraham park along the cliff edge. The Battle of Abraham was fought here many years ago; now, the area is a sprawling park with many picnic tables and trees. The Plains of Abraham is a great place to relax or have a picnic in the sunshine.

Moreover, from this vantage point, you will take hundreds of pictures. It makes for breathtaking views of the St-Lawrence River, the Ile d”Orleans,...

The Governor's promenade connects the Dufferin terrace to the Plains of Abraham and is a nice walk with wonderful views. We climbed all the steps since we began from the Dufferin terrace towards the Plains of Abraham. If you want to avoid climbing stairs you can reverse the direction by starting your walk from the...

A built walkway with hundreds of steps eventually reaching, continuously upwards, the Plains of Abraham. The views over the river are phenomenal, with a 180 degree plus panorama. If you're interested or just plain lucky, you may hear the navy at work. Tough climb to the end if you have young children to attend to....