Vieux Quebec, Quebec City

It's difficult to single out an area of Old or Vieux Quebec as especially good for shopping; amidst the hundreds of historic buildings, tourist attractions, pubs and restaurants lie dozens of boutiques, galleries, souvenir shops and other distinctive establishments. Among the better known streets are the rue du Tresor, near the Château Frontenac; where dozens of local artists, including Jacques Brousseau and Jean Cencig display and sell their creations outdoors. St-Jean and St-Paul Streets contain any number of less touristy boutiques and shops that most visitors never enter; combine your shopping with an evening on the town or dinner at one of Canada's finest bistros and you will be experiencing all that Vieux-Quebec has to offer.