Quebec City/Charlevoix, Canada

Nearby areas in Quebec City/Charlevoix, Canada

Île d'Orléans

Firmly resistant to change, the people of the Île have succeeded in keeping their home a peaceful, rural farming community - there wasn't even a bridge leading to it until 1935! Today you can drive or boat over, and even trek across the ice in winter. The island's long isolation is evident in the villages that remain much as they were during the days of the French regime, with families that trace their roots to the original settlers of 1636. There are six tiny communities, each centered around a church, and one coastal road that encircles the island with only a couple more bisecting it. Residents are working to reduce even that minor road traffic by converting one to street to a bicycle lane. Visit a sugar shack, pick strawberries and apples, share the shore with a flock of snow geese, or take a soothing stroll through the quiet villages.

Quartier Petit-Champlain

At the bottom of the cliffs that plunge from the Terrasse Dufferin to the banks of the St Lawrence lies the Basse-Ville, the Lower Town. In 1608, Quebec founder Samuel de Champlain built his fortified home here, after which this section of town quickly became a very busy small port village with trading posts and elegant residences. Today, as a result of extensive renovations, Quartier Petit-Champlain is a quaint little riverside village. In its lively narrow streets, pedestrians can browse unique shops, dine in lovely cafés and outdoor patios, and enjoy street performers. In summer, the riverfront neighborhood hosts a many plays and variety shows. The Quartier Petit-Champlain has consistently received the highest tourism award for excellence!.

Plaines d'Abraham

Nestled between Quebec City and the St Lawrence River, The Battlefields Park, better known as the Plains of Abraham, is one of the world's most historic parks. The site of many clashes between the French and British empires in their struggle for the territory, the Plains were the scene of the 1759 battle to the death between Wolfe and Montcalm that changed the course of North American history. Present-day activities on the Plains are more agreeable, including fairs, concerts, shows, summer and winter reacreational sports,picnics, horse shows, and more!.

For more information about Quebec City/Charlevoix, Canada

Tourisme Quebec

12, rue Sainte-Anne, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, phone 877-BONJOUR toll free.

Chicago

Two Prudential Plaza, Suite 2400, 180 North Stetson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601, phone 312-616-1860, fax 312-616-1877.

Dallas

750 North St Paul Street, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75201, phone 214-922-9806, fax 214-969-6935.

Los Angeles

550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2627, phone 213-346-2780, fax 213-346-2767.

Minneapolis

6458 City West Parkway, Suite 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, phone 612-943-3990, fax 612-941-0327.

Washington DC

501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20001, phone 202-682-7705, fax 202-682-7721.