St. Louis Gate is a stone entrance through the fortifications of Old Québec, on Rue Saint-Louis in Québec City. Walk beneath its arch, then climb the stairs for views of Rue Saint-Louis and Parliament Hill. The gate opens onto a walkway along the walls, with a route toward Saint-Jean Gate; nearby busts of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill add historical detail. It is an easy stop to pair with the Parliament Building, the Plains of Abraham or a walk toward Château Frontenac.
A surviving gate in Old Québec’s walls
St. Louis Gate is one of four gates that remain from the fortifications around Old Québec. The walls divided the old town from the rest of the city, and the gate still serves as an entrance through them. The arch opens onto Rue Saint-Louis inside the walls; outside, the Parliament Building and Grande Allée are nearby.
Walkway above the gate
Stairs from the gate lead to the walkway along the top of the fortifications. From there, the route runs toward Saint-Jean Gate, with views over Old Québec. The walkway does not continue in both directions from St. Louis Gate, so plan to retrace your steps. The Plains of Abraham, also known as Battlefields Park, are close by. The park contains traces of the 1759 battle, including Martello towers, defensive walls, cannons and an armory building.
Perguntas frequentes
Can you walk along the walls at St. Louis Gate?
Stairs lead from the gate to a walkway along the fortifications toward Saint-Jean Gate. The route does not continue in both directions from St. Louis Gate, so return the way you came.
What can you see from St. Louis Gate?
From the stairs and wall walkway, you can look toward Rue Saint-Louis, Parliament Hill and Old Québec. Busts of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill are nearby.
Which landmarks are near St. Louis Gate?
The Parliament Building, Grande Allée and the Plains of Abraham are nearby. Rue Saint-Louis leads through Old Québec toward Château Frontenac.
