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Historic District of Old Quebec, Canada

From series “Famous Unesco Sites in North America”
Year: 17th century.

Quebec's Historic District is also famous for its unique monuments, which have no analogues in the world. The construction of this part of the city began in 1608. As many hundreds of years ago, the territory of the historic district is divided into the Upper and Lower Town. At the very beginning, the Upper City was a political and religious center, while the Lower Town housed craftsmen and merchants.

Historic District of Old Quebec, Canada The main feature of the historic district was numerous fortifications, which largely held back the pace of development of the city. Local residents have repeatedly advocated the demolition of the old fortifications, but the city authorities have been able to keep them intact. Due to that, the historic district of Quebec has retained its original appearance. The Citadelle of Quebec is considered the main symbol of the place. Its construction has begun in the 17th century. Its modernization continued until the 19th century. The Parliament building is situated nearby. Close to these, unique historical objects upmarket hotels and restaurants can be found.

Guests of Quebec will be able to stroll through the historic merchant streets, which now feature lots of nice stalls and souvenir shops. The historic area has many luxurious hotels, which also recreate the atmosphere of past years. Another great attraction is a cable car moving freely between the Upper and Lower Town. Quebec is the only city in North America that has managed to preserve its historic district fully intact. Next - Archaeological Site of Panama Viejo and Historic District of Panama


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Historic District of Old Quebec - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Old Quebec' located in 0.34 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Budget Car & Truck Rental' is located in 0.37 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'IRVING' in 0.39 km
Supermarket: 'Snack St Louis (Le)' in 0.29 km
Parking: 'Parking old port' in 0.08 km
Apotheek: 'PJC Jean Coutu' in 0.46 km
Police station: 'Agence Parcs Canada' in 0.52 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Apsara' in 0.12 km
Railway station: 'Québec' in 0.45 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport YQB - in 13 km
 »  Lac a la Tortue Airport SL3 - in 110 km
 »  Charlevoix Airport YML - in 115 km
 »  Trois-Rivieres Airport YRQ - in 122 km
 »  Mascouche Airport SK3 - in 219 km
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Best hotels near Historic District of Old Quebec

Royal Dalhousie

Located in 0 km from Historic District of Old Quebec
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Rooms: 6
Modernly furnished, apartments at Royal Dalhousie feature decorative elements such as exposed brick and/or stone walls. Each unit is appointed with a … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Royal William

Located in 1 km from Historic District of Old Quebec
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Rooms: 44
A flat-screen TV with cable is standard in all rooms at Hotel Royal William. A coffee maker, desk and air conditioning are among other in-room … More: photo, rates and booking
Maison Dion

Located in 2 km from Historic District of Old Quebec
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Rooms: 2
Located in an ancestral house, Maison Dion's apartment features hardwood floors and original stone walls. It is appointed with a fully equipped … More: photo, rates and booking
Gîte À L'Ombre Des Érables

Located in 3 km from Historic District of Old Quebec
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Rooms: 3
Uniquely decorated rooms at Gîte À L'Ombre Des Érables offer a private or shared bathroom. Cable TV is included in all rooms. Each morning, guests … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Historic District of Old Quebec - Quebec City

Those dreaming of mini-golf will not regret visiting Fun Putt Vanier. Golf is no less popular in Quebec City, and among golf clubs, there are several good options to choose from for tourists who prefer this noble entertainment to all other games. These are Club de Golf Le Montmorency and Golf de la Faune. Both centers are perfect for an active pastime and a relaxed rest because of the well-groomed parks - this is what creates that unique atmosphere of peace and tranquility. MontVR is another great place in Quebec City highly appreciated by those who want to plunge into virtual reality to get some real impressions.

If you're traveling together with small tourists, then you should definitely visit Bora Parc Valcartier with its swimming pools and amazing water rides to suit every taste. It is worth highlighting the adorable design of the water park - here you can really forget that everything happens not in Bora Bora but in Canada. Relaxing after active recreation - which is sometimes quite necessary - is possible in Spa du Littoral or Siberia Station Spa.
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