St. Jean Gate — Attraction in Quebec

Rue St-Jean runs through the Saint-Jean Gate, a historical monument frequently photographed, in fact, this is the one gate that you see in photos. It is one of the entry points through the fortified walls surrounding Old Québec. Many shops and restaurants can be found on the inside of the walls near the gate.

Québec City has seen many battles and sieges. To defend against such attacks, a wall was built around Québec City in 1690. This original wall included 11 towers but was constructed hastily, having to be replaced three years later. The city’s current wall began to take shape in 1745, permanently surrounding the town.

This iconic gate is part of the fortification system comprising bastions, gates, and defensive structures that account for Québec City's renown as a fortified colonial city and the reason Old Québec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Only three other gates (Kent, Saint-Louis, and Prescott) that were part of the original fortifications survive.

From the top, you can enjoy views of Rue Saint-Jean, a trendy street of cafes, restaurants, and shops, and Place D’Youville, a public square that is transformed into an outdoor skating rink during the winter. Climb the stairs, which will also open onto the walkway running along the top of the fortifications. As you follow this walkway to two of the other three gates in the stone walls, you will marvel at the view of Old Québec afforded from this...

Une très belle Porte :) Avec tout le charme d'antan, peut-être que passer par là vous fera ;-) Pensez à ce qu'était la vie à l'époque dans la rue Saint-Jean.

• C'est... ici Chaque année, le défilé de musiciens et de percussionnistes, divertit petits et grands avec cette parade des Marionnettes Géantes . Saint-Nicolas et Krampus .

** Cette parade est gratuite , et les dates pour ( 2024 :) le 30 novembre 19h00 à 20h00. et 14 décembre ( 2024 ) de 19h00 à 20h00.

** Le défilé part de la place D'Youville et se poursuit le long de la rue St-Jean jusqu'à la basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec.

**C'est un événement que tout le monde peut apprécier, grâce au rythme de la musique et à la beauté du spectacle. Vous pourrez également profiter de la promenade de Noël, de la patinoire et des nombreux commerces des environs.

A Very Nice :) Gate With all The old-Fashioned Charm, Maybe Passing Through it will make you ;-) Think About What Life Was ' Like Back in Those Days on Rue Saint-Jean.

• It's... here Every.. Year, St-Nicholas & Krampus Featuring Musicians and Percussionists , delights both young and old with this giant parade of puppets.

** This parade is free of charge, and the dates for ( 2024 :) November 30 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. and December 14 ( 2024 ) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

** The parade departs from Place D'Youville and continues along Rue St-Jean to Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral Basilica.

** It's an event that everyone can enjoy, thanks to the rhythm of the music and the beauty of the spectacle. You can also enjoy the Christmas promenade, the skating rink and the many...

The Gate of St.John, it’s the entry from Rue Saint-Jean to the fortified city. You can walk up the gate steps and along the ramparts and after, get down back to ground level, turn right and walk towards the barracks, Citadel, and Plains of Abraham on the banks of the St Lawrence river or continue straight and explore other monuments and places of interest such as the Notre-Dame, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Fairmont le Château Frontenac (see my review) Terrasse Dufferin or grab a bite at the many cafes...