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Just outside the old city walls stands the imposing 19th-century
Parliament Building, inspired by the Louvre in Paris and designed
by the architect, Eugene Etienne Taché. Although it is the...
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The site of the historical Place-Royale complex was used in
ancient times by the First Nations for trading, until the leader of
the first Quebec French settlement, Samuel de Champlain,
constructed...
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A panoramic bird's eye view of historic Québec City can be had
from the cabin of the Funicular that travels at an angle of 45º
from Louis Jolliet House in the heart of the old city to...
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Guided walking tours of the three-mile (5km) long city wall that
surrounds the old city of Québec trace the evolution of the city's
defence system across three centuries. The walls are set...
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Montreal's Old Port (Vieux Port de Montreal) is actually fairly
new, having had a major face-lift to make it the most popular site
for visitors to the city, drawing five million of them each year...
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Billed as 'the museum of human adventure' this very popular
contemporary institution in the heart of the Québec historic
district is characterised by its innovative and daring outlook.
Using...
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Once the setting for bloody battles between the British and
French, the Plains of Abraham today serves as Quebec City's 'green
lung', a playground and peaceful arboreal retreat, and venue for...
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Just to the east of Québec City lies the spectacular Montmorency
Falls, plunging 272 feet (83m), one and a half times higher than
Niagara Falls. Besides a beautiful setting, the park also...
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The little island in the St Lawrence River, just 15 minutes from
downtown Québec City, is an historical treasure trove containing
600 heritage buildings. Algonquin natives called the...
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Quebec City's Lower Town (Basse-Ville) is the charming 'old
quarter' of the city, full of narrow, winding streets, historical
stone buildings, and an overwhelming array of trendy cafés,...
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