BONJOUR QUEBEC
,Welcome to Quebec
Quebec City
Québec, city.
It’s the province of Québec that took its name from the city, and not the other way around. After all, it’s the capital!
We’re proud of it and with good reason: its 4.6-km (2.8-mi.) fortress, the plains where the country’s destiny was played out and the world’s most photographed hotel—the majestic Château Frontenac... A fortified city that’s open to the world. The city of Québec lets you bask in old-European charm in a modern setting.
Things to Do in Quebec for First-Time Visitors
Old Quebec
Old Québec
The only fortified city north of Mexico, Old Québec is best discovered by strolling through its inviting cobblestone streets. You’ll find yourself in an area that’s centuries old yet wired for the future. Shopping and dining experiences await as part of the wintry magic and summer rhyth.
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Citadel
The Citadelle of Quebec, also known as La Citadelle, is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of both the Canadian monarch and the governor general of Canada. It is located atop Cap Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Quebec.
Do some Shopping in Petit-Champlain
Rue du Petit-Champlain is one of the most charming streets in Canada. There’s nothing like it anywhere else! Every shop has something you’ll fall in love with. Meet the artisans and marvel at their work. Discover the unique flair and talent of local makers, sample regional delicacies, or let yourself be moved by a work of art.
Place Royale
Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the City of Québec in 1608. With buildings that combine French and British influences and the oldest stone church in North America, the square has a charm all its own.
This is the precise location where Samuel de Champlain built the first permanent French settlement in the Americas. Erected in 1608, his first abitation was a fort, store, trading post, and residence all rolled into one. That’s why Place Royal is considered the cradle of French North America.
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The varied architecture reflects the successive periods of French and British colonization. A few steel and glass structures reflect current 21st century trends.
The perfectly restored houses that surround Place Royale have become restaurants with patios and stores that sell souvenirs, crafts, and more.
Walk along the Fortifications
Take a stroll to remember in the continent’s only remaining fortified city north of Mexico! Discover the charm of Old Québec from new vantage points, including the Citadelle and the Plains of Abraham, as you cover the 4.6 km of the city’s ramparts.
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