Rue du Trésor
A small open-air gallery lane next to Place d'Armes, where local painters display and sell Quebec landscapes and prints.
Rue du Trésor is a narrow pedestrian lane linking Place d'Armes and Rue Buade. Since the 1960s it has been an open-air gallery. Its walls are hung with oil paintings, watercolors, and prints by local artists, often depicting old city streets, winter snow, and views of the St. Lawrence River. The artists often sell their work from their own stalls. It is free to browse and is a good place to find distinctive souvenirs. The lane is very short and sits between the Château Frontenac and Notre-Dame Cathedral, so it is easy to reach on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Château Frontenac & Dufferin Terrace
- Old Québec
- Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec
- Old Quebec Funicular
- Quartier du Petit-Champlain
- Place Royale & Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
- Québec–Lévis Ferry
- Musée de la civilisation