Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste are, along with Parliament Hill, the Upper Town districts starting on the western part of the Old Town fortifications. Historically, Saint-Jean Baptiste was a popular district, and Montcalm was privileged by the elite.

Many features of the past still linger, but these days, both districts are bustling urban neighborhoods where all kinds of people mingle. In the past few years, Montcalm has rebranded itself the District of the Arts (Quartier des arts) and Saint-Jean Baptiste attracted many new small and independent businesses, including a few trendy fashion stores, a great pub with craft beers, and an amazing coffee house.

This visit will give you the pulse on urban life in Quebec, and will show you the rich architectural, social, and cultural heritage of two districts that leaves no one indifferent!

Meeting point

Point de rencontre parc Jeanne d'arc,  1225 Av. Taché, Québec, QC G1R 3B5, Canada

At the corner of Avenue Wilfrid-Laurier and Avenue Taché.

End point

Saint Matthew Anglican Cemetery, Ancienne église anglicane St. Matthew, 755 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1R1, Canada