Québec City, PQ Canada
The cradle of French civilization in North America and the only walled city North of Mexico, Québec City and its ramparts are home to a myriad of treasures that will delight history buffs. It's no secret that Old Québec has a uniquely European flavor, with its narrow, winding streets and extensive array of boutiques, museums, and attractions.
Things to Do
Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site of Canada)
The fortifications surrounding Old Québec are close to 4.6 km in length. As you walk the walls, you'll learn about the defence system of North America's only remaining fortified city.
Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications.aspx
Musée de la civilisation
The most popular museum in Québec City. A unique, different and entertaining museum where the focus is on participation and interaction. It takes a fresh look at local culture and other societies.
Website: http://www.mcq.org/index_fr.php
The Arts
Grand Théâtre de Québec
The place to go for opera and the city's symphony orchestra.
Website: http://www.grandtheatre.qc.ca/
Palais Montcalm
A first-rate concert hall with exceptional acoustics.
Website:
http://www.palaismontcalm.ca/
Natural Splendor
Montmorency Falls Park
This natural phenomenon is definitely not to be missed! At 83 m high (30 m higher than Niagara Falls) Montmorency Falls can be seen from all the way across the St. Lawrence River in Lévis!
Website: http://www.quebecregion.com/en/what_to_do/attractions/tourist_sites/parc_de_la_chute-montmorency_30764?a=vis
Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq
Vast mountainous plateau measuring 670 km² (258 sq. miles) with deep gorges, at the bottoms of which are rivers whose steady flow is interrupted by the occasional rapids. Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing or picnicking.
Website: http://www.sepaq.com/pq/jac/index.dot?language_id=2
Wendake, an Authentic First Nations
Enter the fascinating world of the Huron-Wendat First Nation and embark on a history tour that will take you back to the 17th century. The ancestral site of Wendake is a window onto aboriginal culture!
Website: http://www.tourismewendake.com/
For more information on Québec City and Activities and Events in the Area Please visit these sites:
Québec City Tourism
http://www.quebecregion.com/en?a=vis
