Quebec
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Travel, Vacations, Tours and Tourism information for Quebec. Our topics inlcude Restaurants, Overviews, Attractions, Common events, Recreation, Tipical weather, Activities and more.

Though it borders four U.S. states, you'll probably feel like you've traveled much further when you visit Quebec. The province has a strong French influence, most residents speak French as their first language, and distinctive Old World charm. No where is this more true than in Quebec City, the provincial capital.

The only walled city in the Western Hemisphere north of Mexico, Quebec City is arranged on two levels overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Upper Town features include such historic military sites as the star-shaped Citadel, Battlefield Park, Artillerty Park, Fort No. 1 and Royal Battery. It is also home to the landmark Chateau Frontenac Hotel, and rue Sainte-Anne, a lively street know for its cafes, bistros and street entertainers. The Lower Town is where you'll find the Quartier de Petit Champlain, one of the oldest parts of Quebec City; plus the Old Port and the active Place Royale. A funicular and several staircases connect the two levels of the city.

Near Quebec City, Montmorency Falls Park is a popular day trip destination with its impressive waters that cascade down a 30-story drop. Options for viewing the Falls include a cable car ride and a foot bridge across the brink.

Destinations in Quebec

Montreal/Tremblant/Laurentians, Canada

Montreal is an urban paradise that seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary wonder. In Old Montreal, the architecture spans three centuries, and horse-drawn carriages clip-clop along cobblestone avenues while street artists create a festive aura. A waterfront promenade - one of the city's top attractions - winds along the Old Port. Below ground, the futuristic Underground City offers weather-proof, subterranean access to theaters, shops, restaurants and hotels. This Canadian city also blends French- and English-speaking communities. French speakers (Francophones) make up more than half of the city's population, dominating neighborhoods to the east and north of the downtown area, while English-speakers (Anglophones) gather to the west and north.

Quebec City/Charlevoix, Canada

"In 1608, while sailing up the St Lawrence, I discovered a place of exceptional beauty. There I founded the town of Québec. Gift of God, I will make thee worthy." So began French explorer Samuel de Champlain's European settlement on the banks of the grand river. Visitors have followed in droves ever since to enjoy this charming city that so clearly shows its European roots. Narrow winding streets, old stone homes and churches, ramparts and cannons, copper roofs, and Gallic architecture all bring to mind the Old World. Facing the river, the landmark Château Frontenac rises over Cap Diamant. Dufferin Terrace, built onto the flanks of the Cape, offers visitors a breathtaking view over the oldest commercial district in America, the Petit-Champlain.

Tremblant and the Laurentians, Canada

Slip away to the Laurentians and you'll have a hard time believing that you didn't somehow get Concorded over to Chamonix or some other legendary French ski resort. These mountains are laced with picturesque villages drenched in the authentic French ambiance that is part of Québecois heritage. This year-round playground is best-known for its downhill skiing, with a season that lasts from November until May and Tremblant is consistently rated by Ski Magazine as the #1 Ski Resort in Eastern North America! Here, visitors find 94 trails covering 500+ acres, a beginner's learning center, and a high speed gondola. Mont Tremblant, the highest peak, is the center of the sporting action and its enchanting pedestrian alpine village chock-a-block with boutiques, bistros, and bars counters with an equally entertaining après ski scene.

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