Small cafés and cosy restaurants, charming boutiques, lively
terraces, elegant squares, theatres and museums, street buskers and
mimes & all contribute to the charm and ambience of historic
Old Quebec, cradle of French civilisation in North America and
still predominantly European in spirit.Perched on top of Cap Diamant, overlooking the St. Lawrence
River, Quebec City was first settled by the French in 1608, named
from a native Algonquin word meaning 'where the river narrows'.Despite having been ceded to the British in 1759, the city's
population of more than half a million are today 95 percent
French-speaking, lending a definite 'joie de vivre' and culture to
the atmosphere. About four million visitors are drawn to Quebec
City each year, to savour this French charm, the famed Quebec
gourmet scene, and the beauty of the historic Old City where
winding cobbled streets are lined with 17th and 18th century stone
houses and churches, bewitching parks, elegant squares, and
numerous monuments. The city is included on UNESCO's World Heritage
List and is the only fortified city in the Americas, north of
Mexico.Just a few kilometres from downtown this lively city presents
numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation, like
horseback riding, canoeing, hiking and skiing.The cultured ambience, lively spirit, high safety rating, and a
comfortable blend of past and present make this provincial capital
city worthy of its status as one of the top destinations in the
world.
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