Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second largest city in the province, after Montreal. Quebec City is about 233 kilometers (145 mi) away from Montreal. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only remaining fortified city walls in the Americas north of Mexico and were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 as the "Historic District of Old Quebec". It is also one of the oldest cities in North America (founded in 1608). French is spoken by 80% of the population and it has a very European feel to it.
Quebec City has an International reputation for its Summer Festival, Winter Carnival and the Château Frontenac, a hotel which dominates the city skyline. Museums include the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (National Museum of Fine Arts) and the Musée de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization) both can be found within or near Vieux-Québec.
The Summer Festival provides a venue for a variety of musical styles including rock, punk, hip-hop, classical, francophone and world music. There is something for everyone. Bars and nightclubs throughout the city complement the selection by offering jazz, world and electronic music, and “arts de la rue,” offer street performers abound. There is even a site that hosts animation and events for families.
The Winter Carnival starts on the last Friday of January or the first Friday of February and lasts for 17 days. Bonhomme Carnaval a giant snowman with an arrow sash around his waste is the official ambassador of the festivities. There are many activities to take part in, including outdoor dance parties, an auction and all manor of winter sports as the Place Desjardins is turned into a giant outdoor winter amusement park.
Other tourist attractions you might want to check out near the city are Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, in the town of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
Learn More About Quebec City:
News
Wyndham’s Tryp Brand Makes North American Debut in Quebec City
12/01/2011
Wyndham Worldwide’s select-service Tryp brand has made its debut in North America with the opening of a 242-room property in Quebec City, Canada. This follows the brand’s debut in Central America as well as this year’s launch of a new Tryp marketing campaign.
Quebec City’s Massif Train Makes Maiden Trip
9/18/2011
The Massif train made its inaugural “voyage” on Sept. 9, the first of 27 railway cruises being offered this fall, with the last departure from Québec City on Oct. 16. The train will carry passengers all the way to the ski resort as of February 2012.
A French Canadian Winter Wonderland
1/24/2011
Quebec is an accessible – just a quick hour or hour-and-a-half flight from Boston, New York and other northeastern cities yet so otherworldly destination. Quebec City () is a touch of Europe at your doorstep, with its 17th and 18th century buildings, 400-year-old port and...
Promotions You May Like
Best Western — See the world and save up to $150
From: United Vacations
EXUMA - 2012 Spring Instant Savings Offer
From: Travel Impressions
Booking Window: 03/02/12-05/14/12 (for Nassau Paradise Island - NAS only), 03/05/12-05/14/12 (for Out...
CANCUN - Spring Summer $300 Resort Credit
From: Travel Impressions
Booking Window: 02/01/12-03/31/12 Travel Window: 04/01/12-08/31/12 Promotion Details: $300.00 USD resort...
Related Cruises
14 Night Canada & New England Cruise
From: Celebrity Cruises
Related Tours
North by North East (Ends in Chicago)
From: Contiki
Take in the fast paced life of New York and Boston, experience the charm, culture and sophistication...
Grand Canadian (Ends in Niagara Falls)
From: Contiki
Go all out on this Canadian adventure. From big city buzz to the great outdoors, it’s all here. Start...
Grand Canadian plus Calgary Stampede (Ends in Niagara Falls)
From: Contiki
From big city buzz to the great outdoors, it’s all here. Start off by exploring Boston & New York in...