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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 area of the Historic District of Old Québec, designated by the provincial authority as the site patrimonial du Vieux-Québec (Old Québec heritage site), is legally protected under the Province of Quebec’s Cultural Property Act, which was adopted in 1963. Its boundaries were established by provincial decree in 1964.
Administratively, Old Quebec is part of the Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–colline Parlementaire district in the borough of La Cité-Limoilou . 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 ...
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- 1985 (9th session)
Old city Quebec is also a must with its rich history and cobblestone streets, shops and restaurants. Pop into the Frontenac Hotel and go downstairs.. there’s a small museum with artifacts found on-site and old pictures (and history (it’s free) and walk the boardwalk to Governors Promenade and on to the Citidel. What awesome views.
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Mar 25, 2019 · Old Quebec is a historic district of Quebec City, designated UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. It is divided in two sectors: the Lower Town, concentrated around Place Royale and harbour facilities, and the Upper Town, delineated by its ramparts, the Citadel and other defensive structures. Together, they cover a surface area of approximately ...
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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 ...
