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A well-preserved integrated urban ensemble, the historic district is a remarkable example of a fortified colonial town, and unique north of Mexico. Criterion (iv) : A coherent and well-preserved urban ensemble, the Historic District of Old Québec is an exceptional example of a fortified colonial town and by far the most complete north of Mexico.
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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. Wander through Petit-Champlain, one of the oldest shopping ...
The Historic District of Old Québec was designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee under the following criteria: Criterion (iv): A coherent and well preserved urban ensemble, the Historic District of Old Québec is an exceptional example of a fortified colonial town and by far the most complete north of Mexico.
- International Recognition
- Built and Historical Heritage
- Not A New Project
- 20Th-Century Progress on The Heritage Front
- General Secretariat Located in Québec City
On December 3, 1985, the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organisation (UNESCO) voted to inscribe Old Québec on its list of World Heritage sites. The list inventories the world’s cultural and natural treasures having outstanding universal value. In 2012 only 240 cities around the world shared this distin...
Two main criteria were applied to Québec City—its built heritage and its historical heritage. The first concerned the coherence and remarkable degree of preservation of the city’s built heritage. With its French, then British architecture, and its practically intact fortifications, Old Québec is the best preserved and most complete example of a for...
The first project to preserve and present Old Québec goes back to the second half of the 19th century. Québec was already drawing tourists when Lord Dufferin, appointed governor general of Canada in 1872, halted demolition of the fortifications. As soon as he laid eyes on them, he knew Québec would not be the same without them. He had the foresight...
In 1928 another step forward was taken with the creation of the city’s urban planning and conservation commission, tasked with preserving the architectural integrity of Québec’s historic district. At times the commission was powerless to deal with proponents of urban progress, but it would nonetheless play a decisive role in raising awareness of an...
After Old Québec was inscribed on the World Heritage list, then-mayor Jean-Paul L’Allier suggested that Québec City host an international symposium bringing together representatives of the other World Heritage cities to discuss common challenges. The meeting led to the creation of the Organization of World Heritage Cities in 1993 in Fez, Morocco. T...
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The Historic District of Old Québec is the most complete fortified colonial town left in North America. Québec (founded in 1608) is one of the oldest colonial settlements in Canada. It served as the capital of New France and that of the British colony in 1763. The Historic District covers the Upper Town (with its administrative and religious ...
The Fortifications of Québec were designated as a national historic site in 1948. Commemorative plaque: 97 Saint-Louis St., Québec, Quebec 1. The principal military stronghold in Canada during the colonial period, Québec City was protected by an elaborate defence system developed between 1608 and 1871. In addition to the ramparts surrounding ...
Nov 14, 2023 · Go ice skating and cross-country skiing within Old Québec. Spend an afternoon ice skating and cross-country skiing on the Plains of Abraham. Take in the winter beauty and views of the St. Lawrence River and the neighbourhood of Montcalm. Unique winter experiences in the heart of the city! 10.
