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Jul 11, 2017 · It’s the perfect place to drop your bags while exploring the top city in the Great White North. Travelers voted Quebec City the No. 1 city in all of Canada in this year's World's Best Awards ...
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- A Treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old Québec will delight and amaze you. It is the cradle of French America and the only fortified city on the continent north of Mexico.
- A Unique Culture. Quebecers are known for being warm and welcoming. Everywhere you go, you’ll be met with a smile. People here are proud of their francophone culture and North American roots.
- A Top Foodie Destination. Québec City’s passionate chefs, both emerging and established, have made the city a culinary mecca. These artists of the edible are deftly reinventing classics and launching new trends in restaurants, celebrating the quality and variety of local farms and producers in showstopping meals.
- Close to Nature. If you’re feeling the call of the wild, the Québec City Area is famous for its natural beauty, from peaceful lakes to rolling rivers to the glacial valley in Jacques-Cartier National Park.
May 15, 2024 · Montreal in Janaury: High of: -4° C (24.8°F) Low of: -12°C (10.4°F) Quebec City in January: High of -7°C (19°F) Low of: -15°C ( 5°F) Quebec City is further north, so it is colder and it also receives more snow than Montreal.
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- Take a walking tour of Old Quebec. Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, the Historic District of Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the continent’s only fully walled city north of Mexico.
- Explore Quartier Petit Champlain. Immerse yourself in 17th-century New France by strolling around the Petit-Champlain and Place Royale area. “Explore the oldest stone church north of Mexico, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires (built in 1687); grab a coffee at Smith Cafe, and continue your exploration along Petit-Champlain, one of the oldest commercial streets in North America — often voted among the most beautiful streets in Canada,” says Geneviève Guay, head concierge at Auberge Saint-Antoine.
- Marvel at Montmorency Falls. At 272 feet, this gorgeous waterfall is about 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls, and there are plenty of nearby activities to try, too, including zip lines and via ferrata routes, plus a suspension bridge, cable car, and cliffside boardwalk with panoramic views.
- Have a picnic at the Plains of Abraham. The site of a battle in 1759, the Plains of Abraham is now a giant urban park enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.
Having access to fresh, local ingredients is what makes the cuisine in Québec City stand out. La Bûche is situated in the heart of Old Québec and features traditional Québec cuisine with a ...
Jul 12, 2017 · With its distinctly European vibe, Quebec City enchants travelers with its old-world charm. But it’s not just the 400-year-old buildings and cobblestoned streets that made Quebec the No. 1 city ...
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Jun 13, 2017 · 1. Stroll Through the Old Town Québec. 2. Admire the City View From Château Frontenac. 3. Visit Morrin Center. 4. Visit the Citadelle de Québec. 5. Head to the Top of the Observatoire de la Capitale. 6. Take a Food Tour. 7. Go a Day Trip to Montmorency Falls. 8. Visit Île d’Orléans. 9. Discover the Aboriginal Community of Québec City.
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