Samuel de Champlain established the City of Quebec in Place Royale in 1608. The plaza has a unique attractiveness because to its structures that blend French and British styles and the oldest stone church in North America. Samuel de Champlain founded the first permanent French …
Discover the best-kept secret in Québec City! The Morrin Center, which was first constructed as the city’s jail more than 200 years ago, now houses one of Québec’s most exquisite libraries. Discover this national historic monument at your leisure. Explore our prison exhibition and wander …
Follow in the footsteps of the tens of thousands of immigrants who, seeking a better life, travelled to the quarantine island between 1832 and 1937. Grosse Île, a former significant gateway for Canada, is situated in a picturesque setting in the middle of the St. …
On the summit of Cap Diamant in Old Québec, this National Historic Site is situated. 300 years of history, from the New France era to the present, are contained inside its walls. The Citadel bears the star-shaped shape typical of Vauban fortifications and is referred …
On a leisurely excursion to Île d’Orléans, take in the splendour of the island’s scenery and fill your picnic basket with delicacies. The island is a gold mine of French heritage in North America, with ancestral mansions dating back to the 17th century. The island …
The first Anglican cathedral constructed outside of the British Isles is the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Québec City and is tucked away in the centre of Old Québec. One of the finest pieces of Georgian …
Between 1772 and 1860, between 6000 and 10,000 Anglican and Presbyterian mourners were interred in this cemetery. Although there are still 314 tombstones in the cemetery with 518 inscriptions, the majority of the deceased were interred in unmarked graves, as in typical cemeteries from that …
The Montmorency Falls, which are 83 m (272.3′) high and 30 m (98.4′) taller than Niagara Falls, are a breathtaking sight both in the summer and in the winter. They are situated in the same-named park, which is about 15 minutes away from Old Québec. …
It is the only archaeological crypt in North America, and it is situated beneath the Dufferin Terrace not far from the famous Château Frontenac. The official residence of the French and British governors, which served as the colony’s administrative centre between 1620 and 1834, is …
Due to its distinctive aesthetic, Old Québec has become somewhat legendary. However, the New France design itself can be challenging to define. Although the city’s meandering, tiny alleyways frequently give off a distinctly European vibe, the buildings themselves represent the various historical eras that have …
