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	The heart and soul of French Canada, Quebec City overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is one of the worlds great waterways and is home to rare marine wildlife.

Take a tour of Quebec City with its narrow cobblestone streets and 18th Century buildings that lend a European flair to this small provincial capital, just 93 sq. km’s. Most of the sights are packed into one accessible corner, above and below the Cap Diamant Cliffs, with the Citadel rising up protectively at the top of the cliff. As Quebec’s capital, the city is home to the provincial parliament, the Assemble Nationale, which conducts its debates almost entirely in French.



		St. Lawrence River Quebec City



	Montmorency Falls located 10 km’s east of Quebec City

The nice thing about exploring Quebec City is most of the main sights are easily reached on foot. Basically the city is divided up into three areas - Lower Town, is the oldest part, and rambles along the St. Lawrence River at the foot of Cap Diamant. Above lies the walled city - Upper Town. This areas is full of shops and restaurants, similar to the Basse-Ville, but both Catholic and Protestant cathedrals are here, as is the imposing Chateau Frontenac. Beyond the walls stretches Grande-Allée with the Hôtel du Parlement where the provincial parliament of Quebec sits.

Terrasse Dufferin sweeps along the top of Cap Diamant from Chateau Frontenac to the edge of the Citadel, this boardwalk is well equipped with benches and kiosks, and offers unmatched views of the St. Lawrence River, the Laurentian Mountains, and Ile d’Orleans.

Parc des Champs de-Bataille was once a battlefield where the future of Canada was decided, the National Battlefields Park is now a delightful grassy recreation ground, with grand monuments and a dedicated fountain the only clues to the areas dramatic history.
Located 835 Ave. Wilfrid Laurier, Phone: 418-648-4071.

Assemblée Nationale, Quebec’s provincial parliament meets just outside the walls of the Old City in an historic building completed in 1886 as a showcase of provincial history.
Located on the corner of Grande-Allee and Honore-Mercier Avenue, Quebec City, Phone: 418-643-7239

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	Assemblée Nationale Building



		Historic Gate

Vieux Port is an area where its focus is around the old harbour northeast of the walled city. In Contrast to the crammed heritage of much of the Lower Town, Vieux Port is an airy riverside walking site, full of new and restored modern attractions. Boat cruises which lead gently down river to the chute Montmorency waterfalls are available. Waterfront walks pass boutiques, apartment blocks, the city’s concert stadium, and shops in trendy warehouse settings.


	Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel with its steep, green copper roofed landmark that dominates the skyline of Old Quebec is a luxury hotel, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway on the heights overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Made from brick and stone the hotel has over 600 rooms and is a ideal base for easy walking access to all of the sites and experiences that Old Quebec has to offer.

Museum of Civilization is a modern limestone and glass building in lower town displaying the history and life in early Quebec. The museum exhibits include a collection of Chinese imperial furniture, the remains of a 250 year old French flat bottom boat. Memoirs, a permanent exhibit on the third floor provides a real insight into 400 years of Quebec history with a collection of items from everyday life and many religious articles.
Located: 85 rue Dalhousie, Quebec City, Quebec, Phone: 514-643-2158

Citadel is a magnificent fort that the French started construction in 1750, with work completed in 1831 by the British. The purpose of the fort was to defend Quebec against an American attack that never came. The Citadel is home to the famous French Canadian regiment the Royal 22-eme (van Doos). Because the Citadel is still a working military barracks, visitors can see the regiment perform their daily tasks as well as their parade drill. Drop by for a visit and watch the Changing of the Guard in Parade Square and take in the historic structures, the governor-general’s residence, the Chapel and much more.
Located 1 Cote de la Citadel, Phone 418-694-2815.

Musee du Quebec - art museum with emphasis on native art.
Parc des Champs-de-Bataille, 1 ave. Wolfe-Montcalm, Quebec City, Phone: 418-643-2150

Chevalier House - Museum built in 1752
60 rue du Marché-Champlain, Quebec City, Phone: 418-643-2158

Old Port - pleasant walks and a reminder of the towns history
333 rue de la Commune Ouest, Quebec City, Phone: 514-496-7678

Les Sept-Chutes - amazing scenery, waterfalls, lunch counter, picnic areas, hiking and much more. Royale Avenue, Saint-Ferreol-les-Neiges, Quebec City

Grand Theatre de Quebec - musicals and plays
269 blvd. René-Lévesque Est, Quebec City, Phone: 418-643-8131

Basilique Cathedrale - famous 17th-century cathedral
16 rue Buade, Quebec City, Quebec, Phone: 418-694-0665

House of Wines - winery in operation since 1689
1 place Royale, Quebec City, Phone: 418-643-1214

Musee du Fort - civil and military history of Quebec
10 rue Sainte Anne, Quebec City, Quebec Phone: 418-692-2175

*Quebec City Distances to other cities*
Montreal Distance: 252 Km’s Travel Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes Laval Distance: 269 Km’s Travel Time: 3 hours Mont Tremblant Distance: 366 Km’s Travel Time: 4 hours	Hull Distance: 450 Km’s Travel Time: 5 hours Gatineau Distance: 451 Km’s Travel Time: 5 hours


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