Porte Prescott
Porte Prescott
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sanju_222323
New Jersey16,659 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Erected in 1797 and named after Robert Prescott. It was demolished in 1871, but the current gate was built in 1983. The Saint-Louis Gate is one of the entry points in the fortified walls surrounding Old Québec. On the inside of the walls, rue Saint-Louis stretches from the gate to Château Frontenac, while on the outside can be found the Parliament Building and Grande Allée.
This iconic gate is part of the fortification system comprising bastions, gates, and defensive structures that account for Québec City's renown as a fortified colonial city and the reason Old Québec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Only three other gates that were part of the original fortifications survive the Kent, Saint-Jean, and Prescott gates.
You can climb the stairs to the top of the gate to admire rue Saint-Louis and Parliament Hill. These stairs also open onto the walkway running along the top of the fortifications. As you follow this walkway to the Saint-Jean Gate, you will marvel at the view of Old Québec afforded from this vantage point.
This iconic gate is part of the fortification system comprising bastions, gates, and defensive structures that account for Québec City's renown as a fortified colonial city and the reason Old Québec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Only three other gates that were part of the original fortifications survive the Kent, Saint-Jean, and Prescott gates.
You can climb the stairs to the top of the gate to admire rue Saint-Louis and Parliament Hill. These stairs also open onto the walkway running along the top of the fortifications. As you follow this walkway to the Saint-Jean Gate, you will marvel at the view of Old Québec afforded from this vantage point.
Written August 8, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,523 contributions
Sep 2022
Not one of the pretty ports or entrances to the old city, so not a good place for photos. Not recommended for the tourist.
Written October 28, 2022
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Michael K
San Jose, CA1,107 contributions
Sep 2019
This is not an impressive looking gate at all. It looks just like a pedestrian overpass built with stones. The fact that it is located next to Escalier Frontenac means that you will see it whether you like it or not on the way to/from Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Staircase) which leads to the Lower Town.
Written October 18, 2019
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YTCHENG
Hong Kong, China15,393 contributions
Oct 2019
Just a normal pedestrian overpass built of stones linking lower and upper town in front of the nice Old Post Office building. This is an alternative passageway for people going uphill instead of the funicular cable car ride. The park next to it is more attractive because of the fall foliage.
Written October 26, 2019
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retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,828 contributions
Sep 2019
Porte Prescott was re-built and widened in the 1980s to allow 2 way traffic on Cote de la Montagne. This grey concrete brick gateway consists of a connecting bridge, slightly curved for effect, which joins 2 towers set on either side of the road. Pedestrians using the sidewalk walk through the opening in these towers. It is another optional route that visitors in Lower Canada can take to reach Upper Quebec at the Laval Statue. The city gate is named after Robert Prescott who was the British Governor from 1796-1799 when the original gate was built.
Unlike the other 3 gates into Quebec City, the Porte Prescott lacks charm. It is a functional gate. No need to go out of your way to take a photo of it.
Unlike the other 3 gates into Quebec City, the Porte Prescott lacks charm. It is a functional gate. No need to go out of your way to take a photo of it.
Written October 18, 2019
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