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Historic part of Quebec City, which was founded in 1608. The upper part, referred to as 'Upper Town' (Haute-ville) is walled with ramparts and makes... more »
This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River. Winter adrenalin junkies line up by the thousands at Les Glissades de la Terrasse to experience the rush of zooming downhill from 270 feet high (82 meters) in a toboggan speeding up to 60 mph (90 kilometers per hour) to the bottom 500 feet (152 meters) away. Located on the Dufferin Terrace overlooking...
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This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River. Winter adrenalin junkies line up by the thousands at Les Glissades de la Terrasse to experience the rush of zooming downhill from 270 feet high (82 meters) in a toboggan speeding up to 60 mph (90 kilometers per hour) to the bottom 500 feet (152 meters) away. Located on the Dufferin Terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River behind Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, the ride is open from mid-December through late March. Less
This art museum emphasizes works by artists native to Quebec but also includes touring international exhibitions.
Bike or walk the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain Promenade, a large park on the bank of the St. Lawrence River. Honoring the man who founded the first Quebec settlement with a statue, the park stretches nearly 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers ) from the Cageux Wharf to the Sillery coastline. The newly landscaped park is a gift from the provincial government to Quebec City for its 400th...
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Bike or walk the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain Promenade, a large park on the bank of the St. Lawrence River. Honoring the man who founded the first Quebec settlement with a statue, the park stretches nearly 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers ) from the Cageux Wharf to the Sillery coastline. The newly landscaped park is a gift from the provincial government to Quebec City for its 400th anniversary. Less
The only walled city in Canada, Quebec City still is home to a variety of old forts and military structures.
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For more than 14 years, Denver-based freelance writer Diana Rowe has written about her global travels for multiple publications. Her travel bucket list of places to visit grows with each new travel experience.
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