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1. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › world-heritageHistoric District of Old Quebec -- World Heritage Site ...

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   Site: Historic District of Old Quebec. Location: Canada. Year Designated: 1985. Category: Cultural. Criteria: (iv) (vi) Reason for Designation: North America’s premier walled city is an ...

2. quebecwonders.com › landmarks-quebec-city-attractionsComplete Guide to The Old Quebec City Attractions and Landmarks

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Enjoy the thrill of speeding down the slope at speeds of up to 70km/h while catching a stunning view of the city from above. The slide runs are open from mid-December to mid-March and are the perfect attraction to make the most of the winter weather. 3. Rue du Tresor: Old Quebec's Landmark Art Street.

3. www.toeuropeandbeyond.com › things-to-do-in-old-quebec20+ essential things to do in Old Quebec City | Summer 2024

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   May 3, 2022 · Go on an Old Quebec food tour. Tour the Citadelle. Visit the 400-year old Augustines Monastery. Visit Musée des Ursulines. Stand where it all started: Place Royale. Go on an Old Quebec guided tour. Picnic in the Parc du Bastion de la Reine (and enjoy the view) Visit the Fort St-Louis archaeological site. Visit Morrin Centre.

4. www.quebec-cite.com › hidden-gems-old-quebec12 Historical Gems You Should Not Miss in Old Québec

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   Nov 14, 2022 · Since the 1860s the building has been home to the Quebec Literary and Historical Society, the oldest learned society in Canada. Today the building is a cultural centre, devoted to the history of the English-speaking community in Québec City. The Society’s library is one of the most remarkable interior spaces in Old Québec. With its ...

5. www.quebec-cite.com › en › what-to-do-quebec-cityBest Historic Sites in Québec City | Visit Québec City

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Québec City is a treasured UNESCO World Heritage site and the only fully walled city north of Mexico.The ramparts encircling Old Québec run for 4.6 km—a testament to the city’s military past. Learning about Québec City’s defence system with a knowledgeable guide; Seeing the magnificent Saint-Jean and Saint-Louis Gates from up above

6. travel.destinationcanada.com › en-us › things-to-doA walking tour of Quebec’s Old City | Destination Canada

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   At around 2.8 miles in length, the fortifications around Old Quebec make it the only walled city north of Mexico. Part of a defense system built between 1608 (when Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec) and 1871, by French then British and eventually 'Canadian' forces, you can walk these walls on your own or take a tour to learn their history.

7. www.quebec-cite.com › en › quebec-cityOld Québec’s Architecture | Visit Québec City

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   The Art Deco Influence. Old Québec has also been shaped by modern currents in architecture. The clean lines, stylized ornamentation, and bas relief of the Price Building (const. 1929–1931) are pure Art Deco. The building’s penthouse suite was renovated in 2003 and now serves as the Premier of Québec’s official apartment, giving it a ...