Quebec City, A Destination for Everyone
Looking for an ideal travel destination that offers something for everyone in the family? Look no further than Quebec’s capital city, Quebec City, where you will find interesting historic sites, great shopping, lively arts and culture and exciting sports and outdoor opportunities.
A must-see in Quebec City is Vieux Quebec, the historic Old City. You can easily walk around here to explore the narrow streets, rampart walls and historic structures as well as the many nearby restaurants and shops. Additionally, you can check out attractions here like the Place-Royale, the charming square that marks the spot where explorer, Samuel de Champlain, founded the first North American French settlement.
Dominating the Quebec City skyline is the impressive hotel, the Chateau Frontenac. Regarded as North America’s most photographed hotel, the Chateau Frontenac offers tours even if you don’t stay overnight. Adjacent to the hotel is the Dufferin Terrace, a popular boardwalk where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Saint Lawrence River.
Formerly the city’s first prison, the Morrin Centre today is considered one the world’s most beautiful Victorian libraries. Summer tours here offer you views of old jail cells, rare books, antique furniture and more.
A popular natural attraction, the Montgomery Falls Park features a series of marvelous 275-foot waterfalls in addition to a museum, restaurant and gift shop. You can reach the falls by riding a cable car or climbing a flight of stairs, which provides excellent photo opportunities.
A visit to Quebec City between January and April offers you the opportunity to tour or stay overnight in the Ice Hotel, which is one of only two like it in the world. A popular venue for weddings, the Ice Hotel features a chapel with snow pews and rooms individually decorated with stunning ice sculptures.
Arts and Culture
In addition to a number of art galleries, you can also visit fantastic art museums such as the Musee National des Beaux Arts, which showcases more than 3,500 art works by thousands of local artists ranging from the 17th century to modern day.
At the Museum of Civilization, you can walk through numerous exhibits to learn about the history of Quebec as well as various cultures of the world.
Quebec City also hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year that celebrate the city’s history, traditions, food and music with lively parades, dances and competitions such as the Winter Carnival in February and the Saint-Jean Baptiste Celebration in June.
Shopping
A visit to Quebec also offers you the opportunity to shop in Eastern Canada’s largest mall, the Laurier Quebec Shopping Mall. Here, you can browse among the 350 retailers that range from upscale stores to bargain boutiques.
Sports and Outdoors
Sports fans can enjoy their pick of games among the city’s numerous sports teams that include professional football, basketball, ice hockey and soccer.
Outdoor lovers will enjoy the variety of recreation that is available in and around Quebec City such as sites like Place d’Youville and the Plains of Abraham, which offer a wide array of year-round activities while the park at Les Sept-Chutes features the “Seven Waterfalls” and scenic hiking trails.
Climate
Because Quebec City features four distinct seasons, the city experiences cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers while spring and fall usually present comfortable temperatures and beautiful foliage.
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