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Québec City: the most European city in North America

Wondering if Québec City should be on your shortlist? No question: YES! There truly is no other place like it in North America. For starters, it boasts the only fortified city on the continent north of Mexico. Spend your days strolling cobblestone streets, visiting fascinating historic sites, checking out the celebrated cuisine scene, and soaking up the European charm.

 

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Québec City, Canada

Auberge Saint-Antoine - Relais & Châteaux

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Québec City, Canada

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

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The Best Things to Do in Old Québec City

  • Take a selfie at Château Frontenac, the world’s most-photographed hotel

  • Come winter, zoom down the toboggan slides at Terrasse Dufferin

  • Stroll down Petit-Champlain, Canada’s prettiest pedestrian street

  • Explore Place Royale, the spot where Québec City was founded

  • Take a quiet moment in Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, the continent’s first Catholic parish north of Mexico

  • Travel back in time along Québec City’s walls; you can even walk along the ramparts

  • Tour the Parliament Building, Québec’s first National Historic site

  • Dive into the city's military history at the Citadelle of Québec, the largest British fortress in North America

  • Visit the Plains of Abraham, the site of the Battle of 1759

  • Browse the antique shops and art galleries of Old Port

6 Top Reasons to Visit Québec City

  • The Historic District is a UNESCO World Heritage site

  • It has a unique francophone culture

  • It’s a top foodie destination; the city’s food scene has French, British, North American, and Indigenous influences

  • It’s close to nature – less than an hour from lakes, mountains, and forests

  • It’s a winter wonderland; home to North America’s only ice hotel

  • The fun never stops; there’s a steady string of events and exhibitions

Expert Tip

Expect to hear French spoken; it’s the national official language of Québec, although English is widely spoken in tourist areas.


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