A city of living history
Quebec City, the capital of
Canada's Quebec province, was founded by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain
in the early 19th century. It's a primarily French-speaking city. Because of its remarkable
architecture and more than 400 years of astonishing history, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. If
you go to Quebec City these are must see places to visit.
The icon of Quebec City, Chateau Frontenac, boasts the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most Photographed Hotel in the World.
It was opened in 1893, and has 18 floors and 611 rooms. The hotel building was designated
as a National Historic site in 1981. It dominates the city with its notable and splendid architecture.
Dufferin Terrace is a pleasant
and lively wooden walkway around the Chateau Frontenac hotel towards the
Citadel with a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River. Walking alongside the Frontenac
hotel and feeling the history was my favorite part of the visit.
The Petit-Champlain District is claimed to be the oldest
shopping district in North America and is named after Samuel de Champlain, who
founded Quebec City. It is lovely and crowded with tourists, small decorated shops
and bistros. The distinguished mural painted on the wall of Rue du Petit-Champlain Street represents the
history of the district.
The Battlefields Park (Plains
of Abraham)
The Battlefields Park is Canada’s first National Historic Park as well as one of the world’s finest city parks. The Plains of Abraham in the
Battlefields Park is the site of the famous Battle of Quebec fought in 1759
between the French and the British. There are walking trails and about 50 pieces of artillery
displayed in the park. It is a great place to relax and admire the nature.
The Citadel is the largest British-built
fortress in North America and is recognized as a National Historic Site of
Canada. It is the oldest military building in Canada and an integral part of Quebec's
fortifications. It was occupied by British troops. Since 1920, it has been home
to the Royal 22 Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is a unique and educational
place to visit if you are in Quebec City.
It is a beautiful waterfall on
the Montmorency River in Quebec. It is 83 meters high, which is 30 meters
taller than Niagara Falls. There are staircases to view the falls from different points and aerial trams that carry passengers for better views of the falls and the surrounding area. There is a suspension
bridge over the fall and a zipline across
the falls to enjoy.
Aquarium du Quebec is the home
of nearly 10,000 animals spread across a 40-acre area of land. It has around 300 species
of fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, birds and marine mammals. The aquarium has 4 indoor
zones and 3 outdoor zones, each of which represents the natural habitat
found in a specific geographical region. Watching the polar bears,
seals, walruses, arctic foxes, and jellyfish is a fascinating experience for kids and grown-ups alike.