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Quebec City Travel Guide

Few municipalities are as breathtaking on approach as Québec City. Situated along the majestic St. Lawrence River, much of the oldest part of the city—Vieux-Québec—sits atop Cap Diamant, a rock bluff that once provided military defense. Fortress walls still encase the upper portion of the old city, and the soaring Château Frontenac, a hotel with castle-like turrets, dominates the landscape. Hauntingly evocative of a coastal town in the motherland of France, the tableau is as romantic as any in Europe. Read More

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Since Quebec City is very European, are the restaraunts and shops closed on Sunday's just like europe??
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I was told you can take a Carriage ride. But none of the websites talk about this. I would like to do this while in Quebec City. Plus, someone said you can have dinner at the Old Church, but I didn't receive any more information. Thanks for your help
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Manoir Victoria Hotel

44 Cote Du Palais
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Distance: 2.1 mi.
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Four Points by Sheraton Quebec

7900 Rue du Marigot
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Attractions

Parc des Champs-de-Bataille

Discovery Pavilion
835 av. Wilfrid-Laurier
Quebec City, Quebec

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Covering 108 hectares (267 acres) of grassy hills, sunken gardens, monuments, fountains, and... Read More

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La Citadelle

Côte de la Citadelle (enter off rue St-Louis)
1 Cote de la Citadelle
Quebec City, Quebec

Distance: 2.0 mi. (from destination center)

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The duke of Wellington had this partially star-shaped fortress built at the south end of the... Read More

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Quebec Experience

(Near Cook)
8 du Trésor Street
Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4L9

Distance: 2.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Quebec City

	Distance (mi.)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport	151.3 map
Ottawa International Airport	235.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Quebec City

	Distance (mi.)
Presque Isle Municipal Airport	151.9 map
Bangor International Airport	181.4 map
Plattsburgh Clinton County Airport	182.3 map

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Quebec Snowmobiling Adventures - Winter Romance Tour
Bonvoyage Snow Adventures
from $995, 5 days
Imagine that you are the pilot of a snowmobile that is on a seemingly endless trail of white gold. The snowmobile responds to your commands as the...
Quebec: Quebec City & the Charlevoix
Country Walkers
from $3098, 6 days
This exploration of the heart of French-speaking North America captures some of the province of Quebec's most striking and diverse scenery and...
Quebec Winter Carnival
Gap Adventures
from $2249, 7 days
Have fun French-style at the Biggest Winter Carnival in the world! Quebecers celebrate winter like nobody else. Fall under the spell of their warm...
Quebec Kayak and Wildlife Hike
Gap Adventures
from $2099, 8 days
Experience the rugged wilderness, sweeping beauty and distinct culture in the heart of French North America; watch bears and moose, kayak with whales, stay in a tepee, and start and finish with the European charm of Old Quebec. ......
Quebec Snowmobiling Adventures - Family Rendevouz
Bonvoyage Snow Adventures
from $995, 5 days
The Family Rendezvous trip offers a relaxed pace over smoothly groomed trails, with the security of a professional guide. It is an excellent choice...