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Funicular
Funiculaire
- Today
- Open today, 09:00 – 21:00
- Price
- CA$7.00 per person · Standard admission · Adult
- Standing
- High
- Rank
- Rank 170 of 1,857
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About Funicular
The Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec has linked the Petit-Champlain district in the Lower Town with Dufferin Terrace in the Upper Town for more than a century. The first funicular, built by William Griffith, began operating on 17 November 1879, its cabins driven by a steam system with water counterweights. Alexander Cummings later converted it to electricity. A violent fire destroyed it completely on 2 July 1945; it was rebuilt in 1946 with a protective metal cage, renovated in 1978 and completely rebuilt with modern technology in 1998.
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Season and crowds
The funicular is open all year round, including in winter. In the regular season it runs from 9:00 to 21:00. In the high season, from Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (24 June) to Labour Day in early September, it stays open an hour longer, from 9:00 to 22:00. Each fare covers a single ride, with no return trip included, and no reservation is required, so you can simply turn up at either station during these hours.
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Tickets
The fare is charged per ride, with no return trip included: CAD 7 per person at the standard rate and CAD 5 per person for groups of 25 or more, which also get a free guide. Children shorter than 117 cm ride free. There are no tickets to buy in advance and no online ticketing; you simply pay the operator on the spot, and payment is accepted in cash only. An automated teller machine is available at both stations, and no reservation is required.
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Getting there
The upper station is directly on Dufferin Terrace, next to the Parks Canada kiosk and behind the Château Frontenac. The lower station is at 16 Rue du Petit-Champlain, in the heart of the Petit-Champlain district, where the funicular is entered through the Maison Louis-Jolliet, a house built by the architect Baillif in 1683 and restored in 1978. Each station also has a souvenir shop, open during the funicular's operating hours.
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What to watch out for
Wheelchair users ride the funicular free of charge. Wheelchair access is available in spring, summer and autumn, but it is closed in winter when there is snow, so plan another route between the Upper and Lower Town on snowy days. Strollers are allowed but must be folded for the child's safety. Pets ride free. Remember to carry cash for the fare, as payment on site is cash only; ATMs are available at both stations.
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Place details and sources
- Address
- Rue du Petit-Champlain OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Wheelchair access
- Available OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Type of place
- Attraction OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Official site Official source · Checked 2026-11-10
Common questions
How much does the funicular cost?
CAD 7 per person per ride, cash only; children under 117 cm ride free.
What are the opening hours?
9:00–21:00 in the regular season and 9:00–22:00 from 24 June to Labour Day; open all year.
Where are the stations?
The upper station is on Dufferin Terrace behind the Château Frontenac; the lower one is at 16 Rue du Petit-Champlain.
Is the funicular wheelchair accessible?
Yes, free of charge, in spring, summer and autumn; access is closed in winter when there is snow.
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