Tag archive for ‘city’
CN Tower by Ottawa Stock Photos Frederic Sune
By Frederic On Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
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Doors Open Toronto – 200 years of building the urban city – Free to visit!

In 2000, the City of Toronto launched the first Doors Open event in North America, and has been a part of the provincewide Doors Open Ontario program since 2002. All building participants this year will focus on More...

Dufferin Terrace in Old Quebec City by merlinprincesse Flickr
By Frederic On Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
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Enjoy the elevated Dufferin Terrace in Old Quebec City

Located between the St. Lawrence River and the majestic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac — the city’s landmark hotel — the elevated Dufferin Terrace is a boardwalk that provides pretty-as-a picture views More...

Parliament Building of Quebec by Benson Kua Flickr
By Frederic On Monday, April 16th, 2012
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Visit the Parliament Building of Quebec for free

The Parliament Building is one of the key works of Eugène-Étienne Taché (1836-1912). The quadrilateral building surrounding an inner courtyard was constructed between 1877 and 1886 in the Second Empire style More...

Plains of Abraham in Quebec City by Brian Negin Flickr
By Frederic On Saturday, April 14th, 2012
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Enjoy the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City

The site of many clashes for supremacy between the French and British Empires, the park is the scene of the 1759 Conquest, which changed the fate of North America. Apart from its historical past, the park is to More...

Place-Royale in Quebec City by OZinOH Flickr
By Frederic On Thursday, April 12th, 2012
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Discover the Place-Royale in Quebec City

Today you can explore the still visible traces of historic events that took place long ago on Place-Royale in Québec City. You can explore the area virtually on the Web with 360-degree panoramas, or on location More...

Museum of Civilization in Quebec City by merlinprincesse Flickr
By Frederic On Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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Visit for the Museum of Civilization in Quebec City

The Musée de la civilisation, a public corporation, was inaugurated in 1988. It is located in the region’s capital, Québec City, in the heart of an historic district and close to Place Royale, the site of More...

Mount Royal Montreal Image by Friedwontons4u
By Frederic On Sunday, October 16th, 2011
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Walk trought the Mount Royal – The jewel of Montreal’s city parks

The jewel of Montreal’s city parks is, without question, Mount Royal. This 200-hectare park occupies part of the mountain that lies in the midst of Montreal island, and includes the highest spot in the city (234m). Mount More...