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The area is commonly referred to as "the Old City" or "Quebec's Old City" in English. [1] It is sometimes referred to as the Latin Quarter ( French: Quartier latin) as well, although this title refers more to area around the Séminaire de Québec, the original site of Laval University .
- Canada
- 1985 (9th session)
Historic District of Old Québec Québec was founded by the French explorer Champlain in the early 17th century. It is the only North American city to have preserved its ramparts, together with the numerous bastions, gates and defensive works which still surround Old Québec.
- Château Frontenac. See the world’s most photographed hotel in person. Rising up from a clifftop, the iconic Château Frontenac has been the crown jewel of the Old City for over 125 years now.
- Terrasse Dufferin. Take a turn on a hotspot with an amazing view. Summer on the Dufferin terrace is a whirlwind of singers and entertainers busking and strutting their stuff.
- Petit-Champlain. Fall in love with Canada’s prettiest pedestrian street. If the European charm of this ravishing, exclusively pedestrian street doesn’t enchant you, the shopkeepers will.
- Place Royale. Explore the place where Québec City was founded. Place Royale is the spot where, in 1608, Samuel de Champlain built what became the first permanent French settlement in North America.
What Is Old Québec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Old Québec is the most intact fortified town north of Mexico, retaining its colonial architecture for over 400 years. It is the historic and cultural heart of Québec City, and the birthplace of French North America.
Location: Canada. Year Designated: 1985. Category: Cultural. Criteria: (iv) (vi) Reason for Designation: North America’s premier walled city is an architectural treasure and a monument to European...
Apr 19, 2022 · History of Québec City. Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Québec City is unlike any other city in North America with its dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the St. Lawrence River, its fortification walls, narrow winding streets and wealth of historic buildings spanning four centuries.
The capital of Québec (known as La Nouvelle France in the 16th century) whisks you to the Old Continent with its architecture, fortress, churches, and the sultry sound of French words. Scenic river views frame stone buildings, murals, and sculptures as you climb up and down the many stairs of this enchanted city.
