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Ville de Québec (Québec City) Canada.

 

Ville de Québec, is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America.

 

The ramparts (city walls) surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1985 as the 'Historic District of Old Québec.

 

For more information on visiting Québec City:

www.quebecregion.com/en/

 

For more on Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

 

3-Day Montreal, Quebec Tour from New YorkTour Code: 172-2397

August 22, 23, 24, 2014

 

About this day of the trip:

 

Montreal - Quebec City

 

Today we will travel to Quebec City, QC to see La Catadelle and enjoy a French-style lunch. After, we will visit Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls.

 

Quebec City, QC Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. It was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, and some of the architecture in Old Quebec dates back centuries. The Château Frontenac is the most famous landmark.

 

Observatoire de la Capitale On the top floor of the Édifice Marie-Guyart, a 31-story building in Quebec City, is the Observatoire de la Capitale. The Observatoire lets visitors look out on Quebec City from a height of 725 feet in the air.

 

Montmorency Falls Named by Samuel de Champlain, the Montmorency Falls stand 98 feet higher than Niagara. They are the highest falls in Quebec and stand in Quebec City. Several sets of stairs allow visitors to view the falls from many angles

 

Historic District of Old Quebec This UNESCO World Heritage Site traces its history to 1620 and the establishment of the Saint-Louis Fort. Old Quebec is known for its architecture and its value as a testament to the impact of colonization.

 

Standard Hotel: Sandman Hotel Montreal

 

For more information on 3-Day Montreal, Quebec Tour from New YorkTour Code: 172-2397 visit:

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-montreal-quebec-tour-...

 

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