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It's time to visit these Parks Canada Sites in Quebec City!
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it’s time to visit these parks canada sites in quebec city!

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

Parks Canada is celebrating 110 years in 2021, and we are excited about exploring several of its parks and historic sites this summer, especially the Parks Canada Sites here in…

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Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
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visit cartier-brébeuf national historic site

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 2 years 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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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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Looking for things to do in Quebec? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re interested in history or religion, art, food, culture, or outdoor adventures, there is something for everyone in Quebec.

things to do in rimouski
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things to do in rimouski

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Finding things to do in Rimouski is not tough if you’re a lover of outdoor adventures or if you’re a food-centric traveller like myself. Rimouski is one of those destinations…

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Breakneck Stairs in Petit-Champlain, Quebec City
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climb the escalier casse-cou (breakneck steps)

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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!

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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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a guide to a magical christmas in quebec city

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Christmas in Quebec City conjures images of fluffy white snow clinging to 18th-century buildings, down-stuffed jackets, cups of piping hot chocolat chaud gripped between mittened hands, and colourful blinking lights….

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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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skiing near quebec city
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are you ready to go skiing near quebec city?

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Skiing near Quebec City is one of the top winter activities enjoyed by Quebecers and visitors alike. After all, winter is one of the longest seasons, and there are years…

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Don't Miss These Museums in Quebec City
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5 not-to-miss quebec city museums

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Quebec City museums can be found throughout the Historic District of Old Quebec, as well as neighbourhoods like Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Some are small and intimate, while others are large…

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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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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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Evening Gourmet Food Tour
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this is one decadent food tour!

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It’s true, a Quebec City food tour is one of the best ways to begin your culinary exploration of this charming historic city, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This month…

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Take a Self-Guided Tour of Quebec City
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self-guided walking tour of old quebec city

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Quebec City, one of the oldest cities in Canada, is a favourite destination among those who want to wander down cobblestone streets lined with stone tin-roofed houses. Established in 1608 by Samuel…

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24 Hours in Quebec City
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how to spend 24 hours in quebec city

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Whether you’re embarking, disembarking or making a short stop at the Quebec City cruise port, these are the best things to do in Quebec City!

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90+ Things to Do in Quebec City in Summer
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90+ things to do in quebec city in summer

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Having a list of the top things to do in Quebec City (and its surrounding area) is a good way to start your time in the city. Think of it…

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