Quebec City, Canada
Description
View cruises with Quebec City, CanadaTo visit Québec is to experience France without crossing the Atlantic. The architecture, the ambience, and the animated conversation on the street confirm the impression that a bit of France has been permanently imbedded in North America. Stroll along the streets of the atmospheric Latin Quarter and explore the historic stone and brick houses of Old Québec, the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. Visit the Place Royale and Notre Dame des Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America, and marvel at the turreted Château de Frontenac.
Points of Interest
- Walking Québec City
- Château Frontenac
- Place Royale
- Montmorency Falls
- Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
- La Citadelle
- Parc des Champs de Bataille
- Ile d'Orléans
More about Quebec City, Canada Points of Interest
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Walking Québec City -
This historic city's many highlights include a visit to Upper Town and Lower Town, Old Québec, the Citadelle, Château Frontenac, Québec fortifications, Place Royale and many hidden Québec sites.
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Château Frontenac -
Built in the late 19th century as an ideal stopover for the Canadian Pacific travelers, this green-turreted castle-turned-hotel was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980.
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Place Royale -
Place Royal is a small but picturesque plaza, considered the birthplace of French civilization in North America and the first permanent settlement in New France.
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Montmorency Falls -
The Montmorency Falls are an imposing 272-feet high, higher than Niagara but much narrower. The area surrounding the falls is protected within the Montmorency Falls Park.
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Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré -
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a village that stands along the St. Lawrence River, is a religious destination centered around a two-spired basilica, one of Canada's most famous shrines.
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La Citadelle -
This star-shaped, 25-building fortress is a national historic monument and an official residence of the Governor General.
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Parc des Champs de Bataille -
Parc des Champs de Bataille (Battlefields Park) was the site of a crucial battle in 1759, and is Canada's first national urban park, covering 267 acres. It also goes by the name "Plains of Abraham."
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Ile d'Orléans -
Located in the St. Lawrence River, Ile d'Orléans (Orleans Island) was one of the first parts of the province to be colonized by the French. Today, it remains a largely rural farming area.
