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QUEBEC CITY ★★★ City is the birthplace of French culture in North America. Perched on the cliffs of Cap Diamant and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec is proud to be a living museum and the only fortified city in North America.

RUE ST-JEAN, QUEBEC CIT Y © Tourisme Quebec, Linda Turgeon WHAT TO DO — can be divided cafes, restaurants, boutiques to reflect on their values from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and into 3 districts: Upper Town, and art galleries. and traditions in relation to Mondays in summer). Lower Town and Grande- those of other cultures and 85, RUE DALHOUSIE Allée–Parliament Hill. Quebec PLACE ROYALE ★★ civilizations. Learn all about 418-643-2158 City is small enough that the A visit to Place Royale is like a Quebec with the following 2 WWW.MCQ.ORG best way to explore it is on step back in time to the early permanent exhibitions: foot. days of New France. It was QUÉBEC CITY - LÉVIS FERRY ★ here that 1. People of Quebec... Then The ferry between Quebec LOWER TOWN founded the first settlement in and Now: Revisit the major City and Lévis provides the As its name implies, Lower 1608. It later became a market events that shaped Quebec’s opportunity to take some Town (Basse-Ville) is located square. Take the time to admire history, from the early days of amazing photos of the city! The at the foot of Cap Diamant, the interior and exterior of the settlers to the present day. ferry terminal is near Petit- along the St. Lawrence River. historic Notre-Dame-des- Champlain, in the heart of Old Victoires Church ★ , the oldest 2. This is our Story: Discover Quebec. The ride lasts about 12 RUE DU PETIT-CHAMPLAIN ★★ the history and culture of minutes. The ferry runs daily all In summer and winter alike, MUSÉE DE LA CIVILISATION ★★ Quebec’s Aboriginal cultures year long, with departures every this small cobbled street is a The most popular museum in and how they view the world. 30 minutes during the day. hive of activity, with its many Quebec City invites visitors Open from Tuesday to Sunday, WWW.TRAVERSIERS.COM

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UPPER TOWN RUE SAINT-JEAN ★ The lively and popular Rue ★★★ Saint-Jean is one of the Attention all looking to score oldest streets in the city. a perfect picture on their Bustling with boutiques Canadian road trip, the iconic and restaurants, this is Old Château Frontenac is Quebec Quebec’s ultimate shopping City’s most famous landmark destination. and the most photographed hotel in the world. It was TERRASSE DUFFERIN ★★★ named after Louis de Buade, Dufferin Terrace is a Count of Frontenac, who 430-metre long clifftop was governor of the colony boardwalk just below Château of New France from 1672 to Frontenac, with spectacular 1682 and 1689 to 1698. Built in views ★ ★ of the St. Lawrence 1893 by the railway to ensure River, Lower Town and the luxurious accommodations surrounding area. The Terrace for train passengers, Château has public benches, street Frontenac has been named performers, vendors and even CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC a National Historic Site of ice slides in winter. © iStock-603190290, onurkurtic . Step inside to admire its entry hall, the Verchères room, the Champlain dining room and the reception area. A jewel of Canadian architecture! The Quebec Citadel and Observatoire de la Capitale offer splendid views of Château Frontenac. 1, RUE DES CARRIÈRES 418-692-3861 WWW.FAIRMONT.FR/FRONTENAC-QUEBEC

RUE DU TRÉSOR ★ You won’t want to miss taking a stroll down this colourful pedestrian alley where local artists display their artwork. NOTRE-DAME-DE-QUÉBEC Admire the works of Quebec CATHEDRAL-BASILICA TERRASSE DUFFERIN artists, representing typical © WikiCommons, Judicieux © iStock-998868490-Steven_Kriemadis scenes of Quebec City. And why not take one home with you?

NOTRE-DAME-DE-QUÉBEC CATHEDRAL-BASILICA ★ Originally constructed in 1650, the cathedral has been rebuilt twice, after being destroyed by British troops in 1759 and gutted by fire in 1922. Named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1966, it represents more than 300 years of Quebec architecture. Open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (to 7 p.m. in summer). 16, RUE DE BUADE ★ RUE ST-JEAN RUE DU TRÉSOR

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see CITADELLE ★ ARTILLERY PARK ★ of a powder magazine with shooting demonstrations. Daily The Citadelle is a fortress Artillery Park is a group of its protective wall, and a in July and August at 10 a.m., 1 built between 1820 and 1832. historic buildings that bear magnificent scale model of p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Porte Designed in a star shape witness to more than 250 years Quebec City built in the early St-Jean gate, and at 11 a.m. at characteristic of the time, of French, British and Canadian 19th century. Open daily 10 the Porte St-Louis gate. it was never used to defend military history. Visit the site’s a.m. to 5 p.m. from late May to 2, RUE D’AUTEUIL / 418-648-7016 the city. Today, Quebec City welcome and interpretation early October. In summer the WWW.PC.GC.CA/FR/LHN-NHS/QC/ is the sole surviving example centre where you will discover site offers many activities for FORTIFICATIONS of a fortified city in North military artifacts, the remains visitors including free musket- America. The Citadelle is home to the Royal 22nd Regiment Museum, which displays a collection of historical military artifacts from the 17th century to the present. Don’t miss the view of Quebec City from the Citadel. Open daily May- October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November-April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The colourful changing of the guard takes place on the Citadelle parade grounds daily at 10 a.m. from June 24 until Labour Day (1st Monday in September). 1, CÔTE DE LA CITADELLE 418-694-2815 WWW.LACITADELLE.QC.CA

PROMENADE DES GOUVERNEURS ★ An extension of Dufferin Terrace, Promenade des Gouverneurs runs along the Quebec Citadelle to the Plains of Abraham (Battlefields Park). This multi-level walkway offers panoramic views of the CITADELLE surrounding areas. © iStock-175527056-jangeltun

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GRANDE ALLÉE + year, open Monday-Friday OBSERVATOIRE DE LA surrounding area. Open daily PARLIAMENT HILL from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. CAPITALE (MARIE-GUYART 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from early (closed on holidays). BUILDING) ★ February to mid-October and QUEBEC PARLIAMENT 1045, RUE DES PARLEMENTAIRES Admire Quebec City from its Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 BUILDING ★ 418-643-7239 highest point, 221 metres up p.m. from mid-October to the Built between 1877 and 1886, WWW.ASSNAT.QC.CA on the 31st floor of the Marie- end of January. the Parliament Building Guyart Building. Observatoire 1037, DE LA CHEVROTIÈRE is home to the Quebec PARC DES CHAMPS- de la Capitale offers a 360° 418-644-9841 National Assembly, the DE-BATAILLE ★ view of Quebec City and the WWW.OBSERVATOIRE-CAPITALE.COM organism that has held the Created in 1908 for the 300th legislative power of the anniversary of Quebec City, province since 1867. Some this vast park commemorates rooms are open to visitors, the bloody clashes between including the entry hall, the French and English the Presidents’ Gallery, the during the British conquest National Assembly Chamber, from 1759 to 1760. A green the Flag Room and the oasis of plains, wooded areas Legislative Council Chamber. and English-style gardens, A piece of photo ID is Battlefields Park is to Quebec required. Free guided tours City what Central Park is to are offered in summer. Open New York. With its extensive June 24 until Labour Day pathways and views of the St. (1st Monday in September), Lawrence River, the park is an Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. ideal setting for a stroll or a to 4:15 p.m. and Saturday- family picnic. Also known as Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to the Plains of Abraham. PARC DES CHAMPS-DE-BATAILLE

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GUIDED TOURS ★

• Ghost Tours of Quebec: An original evening tour experience with costumed guides who will share stories of 400 years of murders, executions and ghosts as you walk the streets of Old Quebec. 90 minutes. www.fantomesdequebec.com

• Quebec by Lantern Light: Another original way to explore the city. This interactive evening walking tour puts you in the shoes of an Irish immigrant in 1847. You will discover mysterious places, magnificent views and the history of the new arrivals who had to work hard to make a place for themselves in the colony. 90 minutes. www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications/activ/videovisite/lanterne-lantern

• Fortifications of Quebec Guided Tour: This 90-minute tour will allow you to learn all about Québec’s defensive system as you cross the Governors’ Garden and the picturesque streets of Old Quebec to the walls of the Citadel of Quebec. The tour ends at the powder magazine located at the Esplanade Park. www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications/activ/videovisite/fortifications

• From Lord Dufferin to Today: Walk the ramparts between porte Saint-Louis Gate and porte Saint-Jean Gate and discover how one man’s vision forged the very identity of Québec City and how his work continues even today. 45 minutes. www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications/activ/videovisite/dufferin

• Guided tour of Artillery Park: Artillery Park bears witness to more than 250 years of military history, which you will explore through a tour of the historic buildings, such as the Arsenal foundry and the Dauphine Redoubt. 60 minutes. www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications/activ/videovisite/artillerie-artillery

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NEARBY — MONTMORENCY FALLS ★★ Located between the river and the cliffs, Montmorency Falls Park is just a few minutes from Quebec City and is accessible all year round. Its main attraction, the spectacular Montmorency Falls, are 83 metres tall. You can discover the falls on foot or take the cable car to the top. The entire cove is illuminated after dark. Hours: The cable car operates from mid-April until the end of May, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday- Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from the end of May until the end of June, every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from the end of June until mid- August from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., from mid-August until mid-September from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until early November, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also open in winter. 5300, BOULEVARD STE-ANNE, QUÉBEC 1-800-665-6527 WWW.SEPAQ.COM/DESTINATIONS/PARC- MONTMORENCY FALLS

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see ÎLE D’ORLÉANS ★ island is known for its many traditions and lifestyle of the Open every day from mid- Île d’Orléans is located in the local delicacies and award- Huron people. The Huron- May until mid-October from St. Lawrence River just east winning products. Wendat are a First Nation. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last tour of Quebec City. A beautiful Over the years, they have at 4 p.m.) and from mid- island that will capture your TRADITIONAL survived several epidemics October until mid-May from heart, it is home to some HURON SITE ★ and other tragedies. You can 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last visit 600 historic buildings and Located on the Huron- tour the recreated village at 3 p.m.). Closed December stone houses dating back to Wendat reservation, the and listen to the guide’s 24-25-26 and 31 and January the French Regime. Be sure Huron Traditional Site is stories and explanations. 1-2. to visit Saint-Pierre Church: a unique opportunity to The craft shop is also 575, CHEF STANISLAS KOSKA, WENDAKE built in 1717, it is the oldest discover the history, culture, worth a visit. The site has a 418-842-4308 church on the island. The cuisine, dances, ancestral restaurant. WWW.HURON-WENDAT.QC.CA

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FESTIVALS With more than 1000 artists River to enjoy the colourful of New France began. And and 300 shows, this is one creations of some of the every summer for the past — of Canada’s biggest music world’s best pyrotechnical 20 years, the Fêtes de la Quebec City Summer Festival festivals! experts. Note: Wednesdays Nouvelle-France SAQ has Dates : July 8-18, 2021 www.infofestival.com and Saturdays only! Arrive been celebrating the arrival Created in 1968, the Festival early at the Old Port to get of the first Europeans on d’Éte has become a major Loto-Quebec International a good spot. The site opens American soil. The festivities cultural event that attracts Fireworks competition at 6:30 p.m., entertainment include dance, parades, 1.5 million festivalgoers every Dates : August 4-21, 2021 begins at 9 p.m. and the spectacular shows, and year. Imagine an entire city The Grands Feux Loto- fireworks at 10 p.m. street entertainment - a busy transformed into a giant Québec is a pyromusical www.lesgrandsfeux.com program that will take you on stage for eleven days, from extravaganza that attracts a unique journey back to the noon until midnight... Artists thousands of locals and Nouvelle-France Festival 17th and 18th centuries. from all over the world visitors alike. Every summer, Dates : August 5-8, 2021 www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca perform at a dozen venues, all spectators gather on the It was in Quebec City in 1608 within easy walking distance. banks of the St. Lawrence that the whole adventure

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1 LE CRAC - ALIMENTS 3 LE COCHON DINGUE ($$) spectacular at any time, but to his fine dining establishment SAINS ($) Located in the heart of Petit- especially so in the evening when for a culinary experience of Le Crac is a health food Champlain, Le Cochon Dingue the city lights come twinkling pure pleasure. Allying tradition store offering more than is a local institution known for on. Take in the «show» as you and innovation, his team of 7,000 quality food items its bistro cuisine, attentive sip a cocktail at the bar (ages 18 culinary professionals offer including a wide range of service and relaxed European and over), or try the restaurant’s refined selections honouring organic and specialty foods atmosphere. House specialties creative contemporary bistro the best products from our local (vegetarian, gluten-free, include the steak and fries, pot pie cuisine. Open for dinner Sunday- producers. An adventure to etc.). It also has a large and smoked ribs. Open Monday- Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. remember! Open Monday-Friday selection of ready to eat Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and and Friday-Saturday from 5 p.m. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dishes prepared on site, and Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to to 11 p.m., Monday-Friday from every evening from 5:30 p.m. to a small dining room for the 10 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch, and 10 p.m. use of customers. The dining 46, BOULEVARD CHAMPLAIN weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 48, RUE SAINTE-URSULE room is open Monday to 418-692-2013 for brunch. 418-694-0667 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 WWW.COCHONDINGUE.COM 1225, COURS DU GÉNÉRAL-DE WWW.SAINT-AMOUR.COM p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. MONTCALM, 28E ÉTAGE to 7 p.m. The store is open 4 NOCTEM ARTISANS 418-640-5802 8 CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC Monday to Saturday from 10 BRASSEURS ($$) WWW.CIELBISTROBAR.COM (LE CHAMPLAIN) ($$$$) a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday This craft brewery serves Le Champlain, the principal from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. excellent beer, brewed on site, 6 AUX ANCIENS restaurant of the historic 690, RUE SAINT-JEAN, from more than 30 different CANADIENS ($$-$$$) Château Frontenac Hotel, 418-647-6881 recipes. The pub-style food At Aux Anciens Canadiens serves French and Quebec WWW.LECRAC.COM menu focuses on the use of local restaurant, you will enjoy a taste specialties featuring the highest products and fresh ingredients of traditional French-Canadian quality local products. Its 2 CHEZ VICTOR ($-$$) to offer you comforting and cuisine, in the warm ambiance celebrated new chef, Stéphane Chez Victor is known for unique dishes, many of which of a magnificent historic 1675 Modat, is developing a whole its gourmet burgers, such are made from meats smoked home. Try the famous Lac-Saint- new philosophy of Quebec as the brie and red pepper in-house. Offers original food and Jean tortiere and pea soup and, cuisine. They don’t call it the burger and the merguez beer pairing experiences. Open for dessert, one of the maple «new» Champlain for nothing! burger with goat cheese. Monday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to classics: maple syrup pie or Open every evening from 6 p.m. Victor’s is also famous 3 a.m. maple syrup crème brûlée. Open to 9 p.m. and for Sunday brunch for its poutine, a Quebec 438, RUE DU PARVIS, QUÉBEC Monday-Sunday from noon to from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free valet tradition. There is even 581-742-7979 9:30 p.m. service if you eat at one of the duck confit poutine! Open WWW.NOCTEM.CA 34, RUE SAINT-LOUIS / 418-692-1627 Château’s restaurants (there is Sunday-Thursday from 11 WWW.AUXANCIENSCANADIENS. also Bistro le Sam and Le 1608 - a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday- 5 CIEL BISTRO BAR QC.CA Wine and Cheese Bar). Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 ($$-$$$) 1, RUE DES CARRIÈRES p.m. For the best views of Quebec 7 LE SAINT-AMOUR 418-692-3861 / WWW.FAIRMONT. 300, RUE SAINT-PAUL City, pay a visit to Ciel! Bistro ($$$-$$$$) FR/FRONTENAC-QUEBEC 418-781-2511 Bar. The city’s only revolving Renowned Chef Jean-Luc Boulay CHEZVICTORBURGER.COM restaurant offers vistas that are will be happy to welcome you *** Hours may vary ***

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