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Dans la ville où je suis né, le passé porte le présent comme un enfant sur ses épaules...

“In the town where I was born, the past carries the present like a child on its shoulders...”

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Historic Québec City

1. Built in 1688, Église Notre-Dame- des-Victoires is the oldest church in Canada. (page 66) © Dreamstime.com/Jf123

2. Beautiful Place Royale, where Samuel de Champlain founded Québec City in 1608. (page 66) © iStockphoto.com/Tony Tremblay

3. An officer participates in the changing of the guard in front of the Citadelle. (page 62) © Dreamstime.com/Gary Blakeley

4. An old house in Vieux-Québec with its typical small-paned windows. (page 54) © iStockphoto.com/Sebastien Cote

5. The Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site outlines the development of the city’s defence system. (page 49) © Parks Canada, B. Ostiguy

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Culture and Lifestyle

1. Palais Montcalm welcomes music lovers in its splendid concert hall, Salle Raoul-Jobin. (page 84) © Philippe Renault

2. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie, the Musée de la Civilisation recalls traditional Québec architecture with its stylized roof and dormer windows. (page 70) © Philippe Renault

3. An enchanting winter scene in the Petit-Champlain district. (page 63) © Mathieu Dupuis

4. Built in 1675, Maison Jacquet now houses the renowned restaurant Aux Anciens Canadiens, which serves traditional Québécois specialties. (pages 54, 154) © Philippe Renault/Hemis

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6 Extrait de la publication Culture and Lifestyle (continued) 5. Many of the houses on bustling Grande Allée have been converted into bars and restaurants with terraces sheltered by multitudes of parasols. (page 78) © Philippe Renault/Hemis

6. Pleasant Rue Saint-Paul is lined with antique shops and art galeries. (page 71) © Philippe Renault/Hemis

7. A sculpture entitled “La Vivrière” stands over pretty Place de la FAO in the Vieux-Port area. (page 71) © Philippe Renault/Hemis

8. Ice skating on Place D’Youville with Bonhomme Carnaval, the Carnaval de Québec’s famous ambassador. (pages 123, 174) © Carnaval de Québec

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Around Québec City 1. The golden fields of Île d’Orléans, with the Charlevoix region’s mountains in the background. (page 112) © iStockphoto.com/grafxcom

2. The granite facade of the towering Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. (page 110) © Mathieu Dupuis

3. The magnificent spectacle of Montmorency Falls, one of the most impressive natural phenomena in the province. (page 109) © Mathieu Dupuis

4. The architecture of the Hôtel-Musée 4 Premières Nations is based on Iroquoian longhouses. (page 107) © Jean Désy Boischatel 138 Valcartier Heading 360Côte-de-Beaupré Military Base 371 North and Île d’Orléans p. 104 p. 108 73 CHARLESBOURG

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Limoilou 138 p. 93 Extrait de lapublication Val-Bélair Saint-Roch p. 85 Saint-Sauveur p. 90 Vieux-Port 371 p. 70 573 40 L'Ancienne- 740 Vanier Lévis Lorette 358 Faubourg Québec Petit-Champlain Saint-Jean-Baptiste138 and Place-Royale p. 82 p. 63 440 SUGGESTED TOURS

Aéroport International 40 SAINTE-FOY Vieux-Québec de Québec (Jean-Lesage) p. 48 Chemin t Sainte-Foy n e SILLERY r Sillery p. 97 u Parliament Hill a to Cap-Rouge L and Grande Allée t- p. 100 540 in p. 74 a 73 S e uv 40 le 138 F Saint-Augustin- Cap- de-Desmaures Rouge Saint-Romuald Guide Update for the Fifth Edition : Annie Gilbert Editor : Pierre Ledoux Associate Editor : Julie Brodeur Copy Editing and Translation for the Fifth Edition : Matthew McLauchlin Research and Writing for Previous Editions : Marie-Josée Guy, Marie-Josée Béliveau, Stéphane G. Marceau, François Rémillard Translation for Previous Editions : Cindy Garayt, Janet Logan Computer Graphics : Pascal Biet Photographies : Cover Page, Fresque des Québécois : © Philippe Renault/Hemis; Page 1, Fontaine de Tourny : © iStockphoto.com/ Tony Tremblay; View of Château Frontenac from the Petit-Champlain district : © Shutterstock.com/Kenneth V. Pilon

This work was produced under the direction of Claude Morneau.

Acknowledgements Thank you to Paule Bergeron and Nathalie Guay of Québec City Tourism, Sébastien Desnoyers and Jason Picard-Binet of Tourism Wendake, Chrystiane Deschênes, Catherine Gilbert, Clément Laberge, Marc Boutet and Gilles Herman for their help.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) for our publishing activities. We would also like to thank the Government of Québec – Tax credit for book publishing – Administered by SODEC.

Note to Readers The information contained in this guide was correct at press time. However, mistakes may slip by, omissions are always possible, establishments may move, etc. The authors and publisher hereby disclaim any liability for loss or damage resulting from omissions or errors.

Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec and Library and Archives Canada cataloguing in publication Main entry under title : Québec City (Ulysses travel guide) Includes index. ISSN 1717-4767 ISBN 978-2-89464-931-2 1. Québec (Québec) - Guidebooks. FC2946.18.R4513 917.14’471045 C2005-301538-X

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My... Québec City!

Here are our choices for the best, most essential sights and stops you should know about to explore Québec City like an expert. Discover our editorial team’s special favourites in the “Best of Québec City” section, and check out our list of “Ten Quintessential Québec City Experiences” to get to know the capital as it really is. Then have a look at the itineraries in the “In Due Time” section to get the most out of your visit, whether a whistle stop or a multi-day stay.

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Free attractions Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral p. 55 Battlefields Park p. 81 Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bois-de-Coulonge p. 101 Québec p. 56 Maison des Jésuites de Sillery p. 102 Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires A stroll along the streets of Vieux- p. 66 Québec (p. 48) or Petit-Champlain Hôtel du Parlement p. 75 (p. 63) Best views Observatoire de la Capitale p. 79 Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier p. 104 Pointe-à-Puiseaux promontory p. 102 Observation tower in Saint-François-de- l’Île-d’Orléans p. L’Astral revolving restaurant p. 159 115 Terrasse Dufferin p. 52 Québec-Lévis ferry p. 38 For nature lovers Parc de la Chute Montmorency p. 109 Bois-de-Coulonge p. 101 Jardin Jeanne-d’Arc p. 79 Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier p. 104 Abraham Plains p. 81 Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier p. 121 Jardin de Saint-Roch p. 88 Domaine Maizerets p. 94 Parc de la Chute Montmorency p. 109 For culture buffs Méduse p. 88 A show at the Capitole de Québec p. 82 Happy hour at Le Cercle p. 172 Espace Félix-Leclerc p. 116 The Image Mill p. 72 A movie at Le Clap p. 174 An outdoor concert at the Festival d’Été de Québec p. 174 A concert at Palais Montcalm (p. 84) or Bal du Lézard (p. 173) A play at the Grand Théâtre p. 79 Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec p. 80 ulyssesguides.com 13

For kids and their parents Musée de la Civilisation p. 70 Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier Choco-Musée Érico p. 85 p. 121 Aquarium du Québec p. 102 Onhoüa Chetek8e p. 107 Ice Hotel p. 106 Musée de l’Abeille p. 110 Benjo p. 187 For cyclists Promenade Samuel-De Champlain p. 104 Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier–Portneuf Corridor des Cheminots p. 121 p. 121 For a picnic Parc de la Chute-Montmorency p. 109 Domaine Maizerets p. 94 Abraham Plains p. 81 Bois-de-Coulonge p. 101 Jardin de Saint-Roch p. 88 Plage-Jacques-Cartier Park p. 104 …and to stock up before Marché du Vieux-Port p. 72 Morena p. 183 Épicerie J. A. Moisan p. 85 Épicerie Européenne p. 183 Les Halles du Petit-Quartier p. 183 The best stays hhThe lap of luxury hhFor businesspeople Fairmont Le Château Frontenac p. 129 Delta Québec p. 132 Hôtel Le Germain-Dominion p. 131 Hilton Québec p. 132 Loews Hôtel Le Concorde p. 132 hhFor history lovers Auberge Baker p. 135 hhThe most original Fairmont Le Château Frontenac p. 129 Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations p. 134 Hôtel Clarendon p. 129 Ice Hotel Québec-Canada p. 134 Auberge Le Vieux-Presbytère p. 137 Extrait de la publication ulyssesguides.com 14 The best dining

hhFine dining hhCreative cuisine Auberge La Camarine p. 164 Panache Mobile p. 165 La Fenouillère p. 163 Restaurant Dazibo p. 164 Laurie Raphaël p. 157 La Traite p. 164 Le Champlain p. 154 Sagamité p. 164 Le Saint-Amour p. 154 Nek8arre p. 163 La Tanière p. 163 La Tanière p. 163 Ristorante Michelangelo p. 163 Le Patriarche p. 153

hhTerraces hhBring your own wine Restaurant du Musée p. 158 Chez-Soi La Chine p. 152 Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent p. 165 Thang Long p. 159 Ristorante Il Teatro p. 161 Le Carthage p. 160 Panache Mobile p. 165 To enjoy a cup of coffee or tea Brûlerie Saint-Roch p. 161 Chez Temporel p. 151 Le Nektar p. 161 Café Krieghoff p. 157 To sip a cocktail Le Cercle p. 172 Le Drague – Cabaret Club p. 172 Boudoir Lounge p. 172 To party with the locals Carnaval de Québec p. 174 Festival d’Été de Québec p. 174 Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France p. 175 Grands Feux Loto-Québec p. 175 ulyssesguides.com 15 Québec City... In Due Time

One Day For a short but fun trip focusing on culture and history, stick to Vieux-Québec. Dive into the heart of the Petit-Champlain neighbourhood, with its cobblestone streets lined with art galleries and craft shops. Visit the Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Québec, a master- piece of religious architecture, and the Centre d’Interprétation de Place-Royale to trace the city’s history to its roots. Finish up your trip with window shopping within the city walls on Rue Saint-Jean, the city’s main shopping artery, followed by a drink in a Saint-Roch neighbourhood bar. If your tastes run more to discovering the sculptors and painters who left their mark on Québec art history, replace one of the above with a visit to the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec.

Two Days A two-day stay in the capital of Québec will give you time to visit Grande Allée, the grand boulevard whose upper-class homes now house restaurants and nightclubs. Take a stroll through the steep, narrow streets of the Faubourg Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ending up at lively Avenue Cartier, freshly spruced up with wider sidewalks and new lighting. Take a break at the Battlefields Park, a green oasis at the heart of the city with an amazing view of the river. The curious shouldn’t forget a stop at the Séminaire de Québec, once a haven of French civilization in a harsh, hostile land, and now home to the fascinating Musée de l’Amérique Française.

One Week For a well-rounded week, supplement the above with a visit to La Citadelle, witness to three centuries of military history in North America. Discover the turning points of Québec City’s history at the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site where you’ll discover the unique city walls, and at the Artillery Park Heritage Site and its beautiful white roughcast Dauphine Redoubt. If you’re interested in the city’s most famous landmarks, continue on to the Château Fronte- nac, the magnificent hotel towering above the St. Lawrence, or the Hôtel du Parlement, seat of the National Assembly of Québec, where you can admire the splendid Fontaine de Tourny. Modern Québec is well represented at the Musée de la Civilisation, whose beautiful, unclut- tered architecture hosts exhibits on the customs and values of today’s Québec. Get a unique view of Québec City from the vantage point of the Vieux-Port; running along the riverbank to the Bassin Louise, the port hosts activities of all kinds. Then, if you (and your legs) are up for it, enjoy the view as you climb Côte de la Montagne. Get your camera out for ulyssesguides.com 16 classic vacation photos from the Terrasse Dufferin, and continue along the Promenade des Gouverneurs to the summit of legendary Cap Diamant. For an excursion, head for Île d’Orléans to discover its enchanting landscapes and small farms. On the way, stop at Parc de la Chute Montmorency to admire Québec’s highest waterfall. If outdoor activities are your thing, Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier and Station Touris- tique Duchesnay have plenty to offer. Finally, for an experience off the beaten path, head to Wendake and discover the territory of the Huron-Wendat nation.

Ten Quintessential Québec City Experiences

Seeing the city at your feet from the Observatoire de la Capitale p. 79 Wandering back in time on the narrow, winding streets of Vieux-Québec p. 48 Strolling in Battlefields Park (the Plains of Abraham), one of the country’s most beautiful urban parks p. 81 Window-shopping among the profusion of crafts in the Petit-Champlain district p. 178 Discovering the authentic Québec City atmosphere during the Festival d’Été (p. 174) or the Carnaval (p. 174) Taking in the amazing panorama of the Saint Lawrence River from the Terrasse Dufferin, in front of the Château Frontenac p. 52 Admiring the capital’s numerous beautiful murals p. 68 Exploring Île d’Orléans and discovering its home-grown products p. 112 Reliving the earliest days of the colony through period costumes at the grand parade of the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France p. 175 Walking atop the walls of Québec City with an expert guide p. 49 ulyssesguides.com 17

Behind the Words

This latest version of Ulysses Québec City was updated by Annie Gilbert. A longtime former Québec City resident who returns there frequently, Annie is the perfect guide for your tour of the capital of Québec. Following her studies in tourism, Annie joined the Ulysses team, where she has held several different positions. She start- ed as a bookstore worker before joining the Annie Gilbert editorial team, where her in-depth know- ledge has been invaluable in preparing our guidebooks. Born in the Abitibi region, she is equally at home fishing on a tranquil lake or shopping in a trendy boutique in Paris, New York, or London. Annie has contributed to several Ulysses guides including Boston, Croisières dans les Caraïbes, Hawaii, and On va où aujourd’hui? ulyssesguides.com 18 ulyssesguides.com Contents Architectur Art andCultur P Heading North Useful Information, fr Getting There andGettingAr Faubour P Vieux-Port Contents Vieux-Québec Accommodations Parks Outdoors Chemin Sainte-F Limoilou Saint-Sauveur Saint-Roch Vieux-Québec Exploring Entrance Formalities Practical Information P Economy Geography Portrait Sainte-F Saint-Roch Faubour P Vieux-Port Côte-de-Beaupré andÎled’Orléans toCap-R Sillery Outdoor Activities History Petit-Champlain and Place-R Petit-Champlain andPlace-R arliament Hilland GrandeAllée arliament HillandGrandeAllée opulation olitics

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Geography 22 Population 30 History 23 Art and Culture 30 Politics 27 Architecture 31 Economy 29 ulyssesguides.com 22 ulyssesguides.com Portrait - Geography R roots spreadingfromthefoot ofthecape. its prosperousbuildingsatopCap Diamant, fromthesecond, anareawithworking-class erence commonly used by the city’s residents. You’ll have no trouble telling the first, with The Haute-Ville (uppertown) andBasse-Ville (lower ref- town) areaneasy geographical Downtown QuébecCityoccupiestheSaint-Roch neighbourhood intheBasse-Ville area. divided into35different neighbourhoods. Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, Charlesbourg, Beauport, andLaHaute-Saint-Charles—are lion people, mostly French-speaking. Its six boroughs—La Cité–Limoilou, Les Rivières, firmly turned tothefuture. turned firmly Québec Citycovers anareaof450km Geography atmosphere anditsinhabitants Thousands oftouristsvisititevery year andmarvel atthecity’s manycharms, itsEuropean “Québec” by theQuébécois, QuébecCityisthesoulofFrench-speakingAmericas. Affectionately known asthe “Vieille Capitale” (OldCapitalCity), butusuallysimplycalled first World HeritageSite. declared thecity’s America’s America—North historicarea—theonlywalled cityinNorth In 1985, treasures, inordertopreserve andpromote QuébecCityanditscultural UNESCO continuedtobeat, America. heart makingitthecentreofFrenchCanadiancultureinNorth theConquest. identityafter to retainitscultural Well insideitswalls, protected QuébecCity’s captured thecityduringBattleofPlainsAbraham. Yet theFrenchcolonymanaged didnotsucceed,This fortification however, indrivingbacktheEnglish troops whofinally commonly dubbedthe America.” ofNorth “Gibraltar by from earlyon,top ofCapDiamantandsurrounded majorfortifications very thecityis name “Kebec,” anAlgonquinword meaning “place wheretheriver narrows.” Perched on River isonly1kmwide, anditisthisnarrowingoftheriver thatgave QuébecCitythe This site played role in aNew strategic France’s defence system. Here the St. Lawrence ment known as “Abitation.” postandfortified buildings,when Champlainestablishedafurtrading creatingthesettle- fool’s goldandquartz. Nevertheless, CapDiamantbecamethefuturesiteofQuébecCity here. thatthesepreciousstoneswere Buthequicklylearned nothingmorethancommon this rocky outcrop “Cap aux Diamants,” believing hehaddiscovered diamondsand gold high andjutsoutover theSt. Lawrence River. Duringhisthirdtrip, named JacquesCartier The Haute-Ville (upper town) sits on a promontory, Cap Diamant, which is more than 98m the summer, winter, springorautumn, you cannot helpbutgive intoitscharm. delight for boththeeye andthesoul. andwhetheryou This littlegemisirresistible visitin for morethanthreecenturies. toartists Québec Cityhasbeenasourceofinspiration Itisa cobblestone streetsgive thecityitscharacter. Aromanticplacethatnever failstofascinate, of the oldest cities in North AmericaandtheoldestinCanada, of theoldestcitiesinNorth itis an exceptional landscape. natural Even though QuébecCityisone andarchitecture, magnificentQuébecCityissetamidst ich inhistory ’ andhospitality.joie devivre andnarrow The architecture Extrait de lapublication 2 andhasapopulationofmorethanhalfmil- 216 ulyssesguides.com Map Symbols - Symbols Used In This Guide Symbols UsedInThisGuide Map Symbols

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