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Quebec City historic city center, Canada

Quebec City historic city center, Canada

Quebec City has estimated population of 167,517, provincial capital, S Que., Canada, at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and St. Charles rivers. The population is largely French speaking, and the town is at the ideological core of French Canada.

Quebec City is the historical jewel of the province, with a well-kept city centre of ancient buildings, fantastic museums and plenty of attractions.

Museum of Civilization

One of the most popular museums in Quebec, the Museum of Civilization gives visitors a nice bang for their buck. The building itself is a nod to how modern architecture can coexist with historic structures in beautiful harmony. Admission is $10 for adults, but check out the free days throughout the year.

Musée du Fort

Located in the shadow of the grandiose Château Frontenac, this small museum has a fantastic show. A civilized length of a half an hour, the presentation is a recreation of the historic battles of Quebec City. Six sieges in all, they are represented with a model of the city in the 1750’s, complete with soldiers, ships and dwellings. Lights direct your sight to specific areas as the narrative tells the story in words.

Maison Chevalier

This house overlooking the St. Lawrence River is actually three residences from the 17th century. They belonged to merchants and were used for commercial purposes, as the London Coffee House, and now as a museum with free exhibits. Notice the classic French style of the architecture, especially the firewalls, high chimneys and vaulted cellars.

Historic Hotels

Hôtel Champlain : A few blocks off the main hub of Old Quebec, this quiet hotel has a modern vibe in an historic building. Auberge Place d’Armes : Right in the heart of a pedestrian street in Old Quebec, this unique hotel has been around for 200 years.