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Old Québec (Vieux Québec)
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Old Québec (Vieux Québec)
The only walled city north of Mexico, Québec was settled in 1608 as a fur trading post. Its fortified exterior and strategic position high above the St Lawrence River is a testament to the historical territorial tensions between France and England that culminated in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759). Divided into two sections, Haute and Basse, the old town seems more like an island of old Europe, with winding cobblestone streets, 17th- and 18th-century buildings and churches, squares, parks and numerous monuments. The Château Frontenac, a Canadian landmark, is its most prominent building – built in 1893, it is now a luxury hotel with views over the St Lawrence River and Old Québec.
Contact Addresses
Tourisme Québec, PO Box 979, Montréal, Québec H3C 2W3, Canada
Tel: (514) 873 2015
Website: www.bonjourquebec.com
Tel: (514) 873 2015
Website: www.bonjourquebec.com
Transportation
Air: Jean-Lesage International Airport. Rail: Train: Québec Station (Gare du Palais). Road: Bus: Gare du Palais. Car: Hwy-20 or Hwy-40.
Location
Canada, Québec
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