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Observatoire de la Capitale vs La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
Both are praised by travel writers. Overall, Observatoire de la Capitale scores slightly better than La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain. Observatoire de la Capitale scores 84 with praise from 5 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Observatoire de la Capitale
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Edifice Marie-Guyart, 31st Fl., 1037 de La Chevrotière, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 , Canada
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Fodor's
"The site features an overview of the city's history with 3-D imagery, audiovisual displays... and a time-travel theme with a 1960s twist."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"At 221m/725ft, the observatory on the 31st storey of this administrative building commands a splendid view of Historic Quebec, the citadelle, the fortifications, the St. Lawrence River."
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Travel + Leisure
"Standing at 221 meters above sea level (and with 31 floors), this is Quebec City's tallest building."
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Frommer's
"Offers a 360-degree view of the Québec City skyline, from the city’s highest vantage point...for kids, there’s also an interactive, touch-screen exhibit about the history of the capital city"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Head 221m up to the 31st floor for great views of the Old Town."
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La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
2795 Boulevard Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's
"This 2½-kilometer (1½-mile) park along the St. Lawrence River is a local favorite, with an amazing view of the river and the two bridges that cross it to the west."
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Travel + Leisure
" Visitors looking to enjoy the city’s fresh air will find a bicycle lane, separated from a pedestrian path; a soccer field, a children’s playground, and many recreation areas. "
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Frommer's
"A scenic path approximately 2.5 km long (1 1/2 miles) along the St-Laurent river between Quai des Cageux and Côte de Sillery. "
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