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Quebec City : An Historic Treasure

Quebec City a fortified city. From the top of its ramparts you can admire the maze of narrow, winding streets and sloping roofs.

Quebec City

Perched atop Cap Diamant, surveying the St. Lawrence River, Québec City is one of the landmarks of North American history. Included on UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage List, Québec City has retained its European atmosphere completely.



The winding cobbled streets are flanked by 17th and 18th-century stone houses and churches, graceful parks and squares, and countless monuments. The cuisine is also one of Québec's treasures and its cafés allow you to soak in the ambiance while enjoying a croissant and a steaming cafe au lait.

The city's name is from an Algonquian word meaning "where the river narrows." s name is from an Algonquian word meaning "where the river narrows." Québec City, the cradle of French civilization in North America, is today a busy seaport, an important centre of services and research, a cultural hot spot and, of course, the provincial capital. Québec City is located 250 km east of Montréal and about 850 km north of New York City.



The soul of the city
Quebec is inviting the world to come and celebrate its 400th anniversary. And where do the city's residents go to party?
The 400th anniversary of Quebec City this year is just another reason to visit what is already one of North America's top tourist destinations. ... +>>
Kevin Dougherty - The Gazette
/ 2008 04 19



Histoirer Ville de Quebec Brief History of Quebec City
by Quebec City Hall


In the Days of Stadacona (1535-1543)
French Settlement (1608-1763)
The Boom Years (1790-1880)
The Creation of a Region (1880-1945)
The Creation of a New Urban Entity
(1945-2000)

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