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QUEBEC CITY ★★★ Quebec City Is the Birthplace of French Culture in North America DESTINATIONS QUEBEC CITY ★★★ Quebec 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 — Quebec City 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 Samuel de Champlain 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 RUE DU PETIT CHAMPLAIN STAIRS LEADING TO THE UPPER TOWN © iStock-1130717524, Alexis Gonzalez © Office du Tourisme de Québec, Camirand Photo PLACE ROYALE QUÉBEC CITY - LÉVIS FERRY © OiStock-998840826, Steven_Kriemadis © iStock-496318776, SkyF ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS UPPER TOWN RUE SAINT-JEAN ★ The lively and popular Rue CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC ★★★ 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 Canada. 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 WWW.NOTRE-DAME-DE-QUEBEC.ORG © zimmytws - Fotolia © iStock-690600400, NicolasMcComber ★ 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 OBSERVATOIRE DE LA CAPITALE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE IN OLD QUEBEC © iStock-518500281, Wangkun Jia © Tourisme QUébec, Linda Turgeon ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS 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 4:15 p.m. The rest of the WWW.CCBN-NBC.GC.CA © iStock-496318776, SkyF PARLIAMENT HILL AND THE PALIAMENT BUILDING © iStock-583807614, Pgiam ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see QUEBEC CITY © iStock-583807614, Pgiam 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.
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