Photo courtesy of Tourisme Québec / Jean-François Frenette
Bonjour Québec
French-speaking Quebec City, perched on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, feels like a slice of Europe in North America. This historic capital of the eponymous province ranks among North America’s oldest settlements, complete with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, 17th and 18th century architecture and a fierce sense of identity.
Come along as we explore Quebec City through photos.
Photo courtesy of Claudel Huot / Québec City Tourism
Château Frontenac
In a city well-known for its European-style architecture, no building is quite as iconic as the Château Frontenac. This grand structure, perched on Cape Diamond overlooking the St. Lawrence River, has served as a luxury hotel since 1893, hosting the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Celine Dion, Charlie Chaplin and Paul McCartney.
You don’t have to be a guest to step inside the lobby or take a guided tour.
Photo courtesy of Tourisme Québec / Paul Fleming
Breakneck Stairs
Some 30 sets of stairs link the Upper and Lower Towns of Quebec, and the Breakneck Stairs are the oldest. This set of 59 steps linking côte de la Montagne with rue du Petit-Champlain were completed in 1635; they get…
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