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Fairmont le Château Frontenac |
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1, rue des Carrieres Place d'Armes, Québec G1R 4P5 • 418-692-3861 • 800-441-1414
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VIEUX QUEBEC. One of Québec City's most famous landmarks, this historic building and hotel has hosted many notables, including Grace Kelly, Alfred Hitchcock, Prince Rainier, Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. In fact, several summit meetings between Churchill and Roosevelt were held here, resulting in strategies that helped the Allies win World War II. The 1908 castle-like structure can best be viewed from atop the Citadelle or the Levis Terrace. Worthwhile guided tours are available, led by guides dressed in period attire. |
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User Rating: 9.75
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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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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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Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec |
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20, rue de Buade, Québec G1R 4A1 • 418-694-0665
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~67 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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Séminaire de Québec |
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1, rue des Remparts, Québec G1R 5L7 • 418-692-2843
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Françoise de Laval founded the Séminaire de Québec in the 1660s, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in North America. Over the years, the original institution grew and, in 1852, was awarded university status. Guests are invited to join a guided tour and explore the campus's two beautiful chapels, the Olivier Briand Chapel and the Congregational Chapel. The popular Musée de l'Amérique Française, which preserves Québec's French heritage, is located on university grounds. |
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L'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Français |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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32, rue Sous-le-Fort Place Royale, Québec G1K 4G7 • 418-692-1650
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Distance:
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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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Maison Chevalier |
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60, rue du Marché-Champlain, Québec G1K 4RI • 418-643-2158 • 418-646-9072
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Distance:
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Part of a sprawling complex that also includes the Musée de la civilisation, Musée de l'Amérique française, and the Centre d'interprétation de Place-Royale, Maison Chevalier is an impressive structure originally built in 1752 for Jean-Baptiste Chevalier, a wealthy Québecois merchant. Today, the structure incorporates three adjacent circa 1675 buildings, making it a treat for the eyes architecturally. After you're done admiring the exterior, take a look at the interesting historical and cultural exhibits presented inside. |
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Cathédrale Anglicane de la Ste-Trinité |
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31, rue des Jardins, Québec G1R 4L6 • 418-692-2193
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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. (Bells were removed in June 2006 for restoration in England.) |
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Les Ursulines de Québec |
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12, rue Donnacona, Québec G1R 3Y7 • 418-694-0413
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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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Place Royale |
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Interpretation Centre; 27, rue Notre-Dame, Québec G1K 4E9 • 418-646-3167 • 866-710-8031
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Distance:
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Once a town market booming with activity and commerce, Place Royal'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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François-Xavier Garneau House |
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14, rue Saint-Flavien, Québec G1R 4J8 • 418-692-2240
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Built in 1862, this is the former home of François-Xavier Garneau, the first to write a complete a history of Canada. The home is filled with Victorian furnishings, but there's also a magnificent rare book collection and an antique decorated Christmas tree. Several artifacts from the shipwrecked steamer, the Empress of Ireland, are on display here, as well. |
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