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Quebec City
Interesting places in Quebec City:Quebec City or Québec* (French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the largest city in eastern Quebec. Quebec's Old Town (Vieux-Québec), the only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls still exist, was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1985 as the "Historic District of Old Quebec". It is also one of the oldest cities in Canada. The city has a population of 528,595, and the metropolitan area has a population of 717,600 (2005).
Quebec City's main sight is the Old Town, the upper part of which is surrounded by a stone wall built by both French and British armies. It is now a tourist district with many small boutiques and hundreds of historical and photographic points of interest. Some of the buildings are original structures, while others are built in the same style and architecture as former buildings.
Haute-Ville
- Chateau Frontenac. Quebec City icon. Claimed to be the most photographed hotel in North America. Stay the night if you can (see ) and pop in for a martini if you can't (see ).
- Dufferin Terrace. Boardwalk situated alongside (east of) the Chateau Frontenac, and offers a grand view of the St. Lawrence river.
- Musée de l'Amérique française,
- The Citadel, this fortification at the juncture of the Old City wall and Grand Allée holds a changing of the guard ceremony mornings at 10 am complete with funny fur hats, weather permitting.
- Plains of Abraham Battlefield Park, tel. 649-6157. (Outside the Old City walls) Site of the 1759 battle that saw the British conquer Quebec, now used for public events, sports, and leisure activities.
- Observatoire de la Capitale. (Outside the Old City walls) One of the tallest buildings in Quebec, offering a panoramic view of the whole city. Admission is 5$.
Basse-Ville
Place-Royale
- Place-Royale. The spot where Samuel de Champlain landed in 1608 and founded the first French settlement in North America, now converted into a postcard-pretty public square. Don't miss the huge mural covering the entire side of a nearby building; the figure with a hat standing at the base of the 'street' is Champlain.
- Musée de la Civilization, 85 rue Dalhousie, +1-418-643-2158. Museum devoted to the world's peoples, with a well-done if still somewhat dull permanent exhibit on the history of Quebec. Open Tue-Sun 10 AM-5 PM. $10.
Other
- Chute Montmorency. At 83 meters, it stands 30 meters taller than Niagara Falls. Hosts the in the summer.
- Île d'Orléans. Beautiful biking or driving excursions. Many pick-your-own strawberry farms.
- Basilique de Sainte-Anne de Beaupre~ A large basilica just outside of the city, past L'Ile d'Orleans
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