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|  | Québec City is made up of eight ''arrondissements'' (boroughs). When touring Vieux-Québec, the historical areas of Charlesbourg, Beauport, Cap-Rouge and Wendake, visitors are provided with a wonderful blend of past and present. Discover our museums and heritage homes, see the Parliament buildings and the Citadel, walk along the Vieux-Québec fortifications, visit the Musée de la civilisation and the Musée national des beaux arts du Québec, take part in our numerous festive activities such as the Festival d'été international, the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France revival event, the Grand Rire humour festival, the Grands Feux Loto-Québec fireworks competitions, the Québec fête Noël event, and the famous Winter Carnival. Something to suit all tastes on Côte-de-Beaupré! This resort area brims with sites of major historical importance as well as exceptional nature tourist attractions. Heritage sites and architecturally significant buildings abound, along with several museums. Pilgrims flock to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica and the Cyclorama de Jérusalem. Many outdoor activities are available: golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobile and canyoning expeditions. Mont Sainte-Anne and the surrounding area with its waterfalls and hiking trails await you. Take part in the many festivals taking place year-round: Festival Arts et Reflets, Festival Blues, Festival des couleurs, and Festival de l’oie des neiges (Snow Goose Festival). Drive round Île d'Orléans and you’ll travel through a 400 year-old historical piece of land, cradle of many families of French origin in America. Experience total immersion in architecture, history, and heritage. Visit the many art galleries and discover talented local and foreign painters. This bucolic island is a call back to nature with wine, cider, cheese and maple product tasting opportunities, not to mention pond fishing, strawberry, raspberry and apple picking. Outdoor activities are a trademark in the Jacques-Cartier River Valley district, an integral part of the Québec City Area « green belt » (or white, depending on the season)! This four-season outdoor resort destination is generously laden with natural features: downhill and cross-country skiing, fishing and hunting, slides, nautical sports, river rafting and canoeing excursions, nature and wildlife observation, snowmobile and hiking expeditions. The Portneuf area provides visitors with numerous touring options. In addition to typical Portneuf history, culture, architectural heritage, museums, parks and waterfalls, the area features a large selection of resort locations and outdoor activities providing you with top-notch innkeeper hospitality and delicious food experiences; enjoy golf, bicycle and horseback riding, snowmobile excursions and, of course, hunting and fishing. General Information One of the safest areas in North America. Healthful environment, clean air, ample greenery and wide open spaces. Cost of living is lower than in the world’s large cities. Tourism Over 9 million visitors in 2003, 1,2 million of which were from outside Canada, representing 75 countries. Ranked 3rd among Canadian and American 2004 travel destinations by the readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine. Also ranked 6th most popular world travel destination on the National Geographic Traveler 2004 Destination Scoreboard, and by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in 2002. Visitor rate of satisfaction: 99 % for hospitality, 99 % for security. Visitor lodging capacity: 12 600 rooms. |  | | |||||
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