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Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
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Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 1 year ago
  • 4 minute read

Lose yourself at Cartier-Brébeuf, a National Historic Site located within a sprawling 6.8-hectare park, Parc Anse-à-Cartier. Sitting on the banks of the Saint-Charles and Lairet Rivers, this National Historic Site is the perfect place to enjoy nature, explore, and relax.

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Saint-Louis Forts and Chateaux in Quebec City
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Saint-Louis Forts & Châteaux National Historic Site

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 1 year ago
  • 4 minute read

A hidden gem, literally, in Old Quebec City, Saint-Louis Forts & Châteaux National Historic Site is an important piece of Quebec City’s history. The remains of a fort and châteaux,…

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Fortifications of Quebec City
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Ramparts & Fortifications of Quebec City

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 3 years ago
  • 3 minute read

The Fortifications of Quebec are a fascination for many when visiting Quebec City, and why not?! Quebec City is the only fortified city north of Mexico. Its stone walls and heavy cannons still stand guard, even if they are now more decorative than functional.

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Discover the best attractions in Quebec City! Here, you’ll find attractions in Quebec City’s tourist areas, as well as a few local neighbourhoods. Visit history, art, and military museums. Ride a massive slide on a toboggan in winter. Take in beautiful views of the city. Learn from monuments and sculptures spread throughout the city.

Breakneck Stairs in Petit-Champlain, Quebec City
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Climb The Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps)

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  • 2 minute read

One of the most photographed staircases in Quebec City, Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps) is also one of the oldest! After the colony of New France was established in what is…

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Explore Hôtel de Glace Quebec City's Ice Hotel
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Hotel de Glace: The Quebec City Ice Hotel!

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 2 minute read

The Quebec City Ice Hotel, known locally as Hôtel de Glace, is one of the best parts of winter. The only one of its kind in North America, Hôtel de…

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Ride the Funiculaire in Quebec City
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Riding the Funicular in Quebec City

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Riding the funicular in Quebec City is the fastest way to travel from the top of Cap Diamant (where Château Frontenac is located) to Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale down below. It…

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Visit Le Monastere des Augustines in Old Quebec City
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Le Monastère des Augustines in Old Quebec

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This beautiful 17th-century monastery was founded by the Augustinian sisters who arrived in New France (now Quebec City) in 1639. Tasked with carrying for the health and well being of…

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Visit Le Grand Marche in Quebec City
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Shop at Le Grand Marché de Quebec in Limoilou!

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  • 3 minute read

At Le Grand Marché the sight of locally grown produce, herbs, and flowers, brightly coloured and full of life, is one of the best parts of summer. When you get…

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Wander around Montmorency Falls in Quebec City
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Montmorency Falls: A Stunning Waterfall!

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 3 minute read

No matter the time of year, spending a few hours hiking and exploring Montmorency Falls is always a good idea. Take a tour or go solo.

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Wander through Maison de la littérature in Old Quebec City
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Visit the Maison de la littérature In Old Quebec!

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  • 3 minute read

It is one of the most Instagrammed libraries in Quebec City, but there is more to Maison de la littérature than pretty architecture!

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Take a tour of the Morrin Center in Old Quebec City
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Morrin Centre: Tour This Victorian Library!

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 2 minute read

The Morrin Centre is the only English library in Québec City. Housed in an 18th-Century building, this it a site everyone needs to visit!

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Ride the Quebec Levis Ferry
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Ride the Ferry from Quebec City to Levis, Quebec!

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 2 minute read

Spending time in Quebec City? The Quebec-Levis ferry is an absolute must. Warning: stunning views ahead!

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