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Rue St-Louis |
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Rue St-Louis, Québec City G1R 3Y8
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Distance:
~87 m * |
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Description:
VIEUX QUEBEC. First-timers to Québec City adore this fascinating walk through time. Beginning at the Place d'Armes and proceeding all the way to the city gates, Rue Saint-Louis offers a variety of boutiques, galleries, restaurants and cafés. The buildings along this bustling street are among the oldest in the city, including Maison Maillou (1736) and Maison Jacquet (1674), home of the popular Aux Anciens Canadians. |
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Musée du Fort |
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10, rue Sainte-Anne, Québec G1R 4S7 • 418-692-2175 • 418-692-1759
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Distance:
~141 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. History and military buffs are sure to enjoy the Fort and all it has to offer. This museum, via a 30-minute light and sound show and a to-scale diorama, showcases the six sieges of Québec in recreating the military history of the city. Appropriately, the complex, which was erected in 1840 and modified in 1898, is located adjacent to the Place d'Armes. Both English and French narrations are available. |
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User Rating: 6.75
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Cathédrale Anglicane de la Ste-Trinité |
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31, rue des Jardins, Québec City G1R 4L6 • 418-692-2193
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Distance:
~156 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. This beautiful Anglican cathedral, completed in 1804, was funded in part by King George III. Among the cathedral's more noteworthy features are a 6th-century Celtic cross, oak pews whose wood was taken from the Royal Forests of Windsor and an enormous 8-bell carillon. Time your visit right, and you'll get to see one of their special exhibits, perhaps even the cathedral treasure, which includes silverware donated by George III. |
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Les Ursulines de Québec |
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12, rue Donnacona, Québec G1R 3Y7 • 418-694-0694
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Distance:
~189 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. The Ursuline Community of Québec includes four main parts. The Museum focuses on the history of the Ursulines in New France, from their earliest days up to the present, with exhibits that include stunning works of art and artifacts. The Chapel is filled with beautiful art, mostly from the 18th-century. The information centre offers a fascinating look at the life of Marie de l'Incarnation, who founded the Ursuline community in New France. Finally, there's the Monastère des Ursulines, which is the oldest school for girls in North America and is the only part of the complex not open to the public. |
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Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec |
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16, rue de Buade, Québec G1R 4A1 • 418-694-0665 • 418-692-2533
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Distance:
~193 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Located in Old Québec, this historic church is the oldest Christian parish north of Mexico. Over the course of the Basilica's 300-plus years, it has weathered fierce storms, stood firm during bombardments, and was even reduced to rubble after British bombing in 1759 – making it one of Québec's more durable historic sites. Reconstruction efforts have returned it to its previous glorious state, and visitors are welcome to enter the church and view the paintings and ecclesiastical treasures housed therein. |
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L'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Français |
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32, rue Sous-le-Fort, Place Royale, Québec G1K 4G7 • 418-692-1650
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Distance:
~224 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. The original church on this site was built in 1690, but the current version was actually completed in 1723. It was named Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in 1711 after the French sank the British fleet. Numerous additions and alterations were made to the church over the years, but its original appearance was largely restored during renovations in the 1990s. The interior features an abundance of beautiful artwork from various eras. |
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Place Royale |
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rue Notre-Dame, Québec G1K 4E9 • 418-643-2158
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Distance:
~242 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Once a town market booming with activity and commerce, Place Royale's activity began to decline in the late 1800s, and by 1950, the area had become rather seedy. In the 1960s, the square was wonderfully restored, as was the historical Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, the oldest stone church in Québec. An Interpretation Centre is on the square, and many outdoor activities take place here in the summer. |
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Parc la Cetière |
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, Côte de la Montagne, Québec G1K 4E9 • 418-646-3167
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Distance:
~379 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. This unique park's claim to fame is the collection of stone ruins dating from 1685. In 1972, archaeological excavations uncovered these old homes, which had been leveled during the British Conquest, rebuilt, and then damaged again in both 1948 and 1957 by fire. If you look closely, you can still make out some of the remnants of the old houses. The park is also the site of La Fresque des Québécois, the Mural of Quebecers. |
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Morrin Cultural Centre and Heritage Site |
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44, chaussée des Écossais, Québec G1R 4H3 • 418-694-9147
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Distance:
~387 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. The Morrin Centre offers a cultural base for the English speaking people of Québec City. Operated by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, the center hosts an abundance of English-language workshops, seminars and special events. The centre's library, a surprisingly large repository of books, historic documents and reference materials, all in English, is open to the general public, although only members have check-out privileges. It's worthwhile to stop by just to see the library, but guided tours of the historic 1712 building (which has also served as a jail and a Scottish college) are also available. |
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Fortifications-de-Québec |
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100, rue St-Louis, Québec G1K 7R3 • 418-648-7016 • 888-773-8888
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Distance:
~413 m * |
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Description:
VIEUX QUEBEC. In the early days, Québec had earthen walls. But in 1832, the British erected solid stone ones as a defense against American attack. Today, it's the only walled city in North America, which earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1985. The interpretation centre has in-depth historical exhibits and a path, complete with interpretive signs, follows the walls making a self-guided tour easy and informative. Alternatively, there are two different 90-minute guided tours, which start at the Kiosk Frontenac on Dufferin Terrace and at the Interpretation Centre at 100 St-Louis Street. Call ahead for the schedule. |
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