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View of the Château Frontenac – Dufferin Terrace loop from Université Laval

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View of the Château Frontenac – Dufferin Terrace loop from Université Laval

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153

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View of the Château Frontenac – Dufferin Terrace loop from Université Laval

02:30

23.4km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.71 km

400 Steps to the Summit

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2

9.94 km

View of the Château Frontenac

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From up here you have a fantastic view of Quebec and the St. Lawrence.

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3

10.1 km

View of the St. Lawrence River from Dufferin Terrace

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4

10.1 km

Dufferin Terrace

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The Dufferin terrace is a wooden observation deck below the Château Frontenac, where you can take a leisurely stroll. Built in the 1870s, the wooden terrace, 430 meters long, starts …

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5

10.3 km

View of Quebec City Harbour

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Sometimes there are a lot of ships!

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6

10.5 km

Casse-Cou Staircase (Breakneck Steps)

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These steep stairs lead to Rue du Petit Champlain.

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11.4 km

Bassin Louise (bassin intérieur)

Lake

18.6 km

Plage Samuel de Champlain

Beach

B

23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

2.17 km

1.61 km

480 m

477 m

312 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

8.08 km

1.89 km

1.13 km

391 m

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