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Culture of Quebec. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The vast majority of landmarks can be found in Quebec City and Montreal; these cities are sure to appeal to tourist fans. The most important historical site of the capital is the Citadel Wall; it is the only one facility of its kind on the continent.

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Quebec

1. Tourists who plan to visit Quebec in winter have to consider their clothes precisely. Winters are quite cold and snowy, so the warm outfit and footwear is mandatory. Local residents have …

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Ancient walls house several interesting cultural sites; the picturesque Latin Quarter and several museums telling visitors about the culture and traditions of the first inhabitants of these beautiful places are among them. A huge number of old buildings and churches have survived in Quebec City; it would take several days to explore religious attractions alone.

One of the oldest cities of the country is Montreal; its historic attractions number in hundreds. Visitors of the city would be interested to see the old Town Hall and the inimitable Notre Dame Church built in the early 19th century. The archaeological museum enjoys an immense popularity among tourists; holidaymakers would find the Museum of Fine Arts amazing too. In addition to historical monuments, Montreal represents a huge number of beautiful modern buildings, which can safely be called architectural masterpieces; one of the most spectacular constructions is the Olympic Stadium. The city has several luxury skyscrapers with excellent viewing platforms. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Guide to Quebec sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Quebec is the largest province in Canada. Charming Montreal and quiet rural towns, magnificent pine forests, lakes and waterfalls have made the province a popular tourist destination. …

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Vacationers would like the picturesque town of Laval. It is famous due to the Armand-Frappier museum with its exposition devoted to microorganisms. There is also the space study center, Cosmodome, which is open to the public and offers its guests a very interesting and informative program.

The permanent symbol of the charming town of Gatineau is the Canadian Museum of History; for many years, it has remained the most visited cultural center of the country. Its exhibition includes many unique archaeological finds attracting travelers from all corners of the world. The most important sight in Sherbrooke is ancient residence Vieux-Nord; the rue King Ouest is considered a single attraction.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Quebec and surroundings

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Iconic cultural sights of Canada

In Ottawa and the suburban city of Gatineau, there are historical buildings that make up the mainstay of the historical architecture of the whole country. In 1901, the building of the Royal Canadian Mint was built in the city, resembling a small but very impressive castle. In the building there is a museum open to visitors. In the heart of the city stands the Confederation building, built in the classical Gothic style. Opposite the Parliament Hill is the Langevin Building, which houses the Privy Council of the Queen of Canada. The building was built in Victorian style in the late 19th century. At Cartier Square there is another construction unique for Canada - the Manege, in which soldiers used to train. The Manege was built in 1879 and immediately became a local landmark. … Open

Culture of Quebec. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

City tours, excursions and tickets in Quebec and surroundings

Iconic cultural sights of Canada

Photogallery of cultural heritage of Quebec

Landmarks of culture on Quebec map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Quebec