Discover the fascinating maritime, railway, and commercial history of Old Lévis on a bilingual walking tour. Explore the little-known aspects of Lévis’ French and English colonies, and witness the social changes of the Canadian period. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Desjardins Group and enjoy a tasting at Bistro le 41-Saucisserie.
Discover the fascinating maritime, railway, and commercial history of Old Lévis on a bilingual walking tour. Explore the little-known aspects of Lévis’ French and English colonies, and witness the social changes of the Canadian period. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Desjardins Group and enjoy a tasting at Bistro le 41-Saucisserie.
- Avenue Bégin - Avenue Bégin is the heart of Old Lévis, where visitors can explore the architecture and history of Lévis. A stop is planned at one or two local businesses.
- Rue Saint-Louis - The tour also includes a visit to rue Saint-Louis to experience the community aspect of Lévis.
- **Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church,…
- Avenue Bégin - Avenue Bégin is the heart of Old Lévis, where visitors can explore the architecture and history of Lévis. A stop is planned at one or two local businesses.
- Rue Saint-Louis - The tour also includes a visit to rue Saint-Louis to experience the community aspect of Lévis.
- Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Saint-Joseph-de-Lévis Parish - A visit inside the church is scheduled on Sundays when it is open to the public. On other days, entry is possible with an advance booking.
- Côte du Passage - Stop at the Boutique du Quartier at the corner of Côte du Passage and rue Saint-Louis in Old Lévis. Here, guests can enjoy a tasting of local delicacies with a non-alcoholic beverage. Additionally, other local businesses offer their products, including a jewelry store featuring Quebec-made items.
- Terrasse de Lévis - The meeting point is at the statue of the Chevalier de Lévis. Learn about François-Gaston de Lévis, a distinguished soldier who inspired the city’s name a century after his time in Québec. Enjoy a stunning view of Quebec.
- Musée de la Maison Alphonse-Desjardins - The tour passes by the Alphonse-Desjardins house. This museum illustrates how Alphonse and Dorimène initiated this cooperative financial movement. Numerous images and artifacts depict their family life while the first bank operated in their home. It’s a place to explore further with the guides of this historical site.
- Snacks included
- Snacks included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Exploring Lévis and its maritime, rail, and commercial history offers a unique perspective compared to Québec City. The guide will reveal lesser-known facets of Lévis’ history during both the French and English colonial periods. The social transformations of the Canadian era are also evident in Old Lévis.
For the summer season of 2025 (July 5 to…
Exploring Lévis and its maritime, rail, and commercial history offers a unique perspective compared to Québec City. The guide will reveal lesser-known facets of Lévis’ history during both the French and English colonial periods. The social transformations of the Canadian era are also evident in Old Lévis.
For the summer season of 2025 (July 5 to September 21), the visit to Lévis concludes with a tasting at the Lévis farmers market. This tasting occurs with some merchants and farmers present on Sundays at the Lévis public market. The same visit is conducted at the Cap-Rouge public market on Saturdays from July 5 to August 31, 2025.
The guides are bilingual in French and English, and it is possible to request a Spanish or Italian-speaking guide by applying a week in advance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
