Québec’s Fortifications, surrounding Old Québec, are erected on a beautiful site atop the cliff and overlooking the St. Lawrence River. They contribute to designating Québec as a world heritage centre by UNESCO. The winding streets with European flair encompasses :
- the latin district;
- churches with bell towers that redesign the skyline;
- museums and interpretation centers;
- busy commercial streets;
- and even more!
This tour is a must for all North American history lovers!
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Fortifications of Québec, a UNESCO Treasure. Take a guided tour along the walls and experience three centuries of Québec City history as you admire the ...
1. Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
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The Citadelle, National Historic Site, is located on Cape Diamant. The star-shaped layout is characteristic of Vauban fortifications. Construction began ...
2. La Citadelle / Musée Royal 22e Régiment
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QuébeCrime Festival, October 25 to 27, 2012. This crime and mystery writer's festival takes place at the Morrin Centre in both English and French. Come ...