Quebec city is the capital city of the province of Quebec in Canada (map). City is the home town to more than 500,000 of its inhabitants, wile province of Quebec has approximately 7,5 million people. Majority of Quebec city citizens are French-speaking and have been among first settlers that have inhabited area more than 400 years ago.
Province of Quebec flag
Quebec city’s historically rich architecture that reflects Europe more than it’s location in North America is protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quebec city, Quebec, Canada
Stone houses, churches, old fortification walls that surround Vieux Quebec, picture perfect hotel Chateau Frontenac (opened it’s doors in 1893), stretching out from under its walls Terrasse Dufferin overlooking St. Laurence river are just a small part of this beautiful city waiting for you to explore.
Many museums scattered around are one way to discover history of the region and it’s settlers, to mention few: Musée de la civilisation, Musée de l’Amérique française, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec and many others.
On other hand restaurants and cafés, then arts and crafts shops will introduce you in the heart of North America (discover) to old and new New France.
Quebec city is 250km drive from Montreal (travel notes), the largest city in the province of Quebec.
Quebec city on the map:
Hope you’ll enjoy it as much we did!
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