Tag archive for ‘quebec’
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...

Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec by Juan Carlos Cruz Flickr
By Frederic On Friday, April 20th, 2012
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Visit the Notre-Dame de Québec cathedral

Built on the site of the first chapel constructed by Champlain in 1633, Notre-Dame de Québec Church was erected in 1647 and was called Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix. In 1664, it became the first parish church in North More...

Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site by David Paul Ohmer Flickr
By Frederic On Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
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Discover the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site

Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site commemorates the defence system developed between 1608 and 1871 in Québec, Canada’s main stronghold during the colonial period. This site invites you to discover 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...

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By Frederic On Thursday, September 1st, 2011
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The Salon des métiers d’art du Québec – December 3 – 22, 2010

December 3 – 22, 2010 The Salon des métiers d’art du Québec Opening Hours Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m. The last day (Thuesday december 22) from 11:00 to 6:00 More...

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By Frederic On Thursday, September 1st, 2011
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Cinémathèque québécoise

The Cinémathèque québécoise is a modern screening and exhibition facility whose mandate is to conserve, document, interpret and promote national and international moving images heritage. The Cinémathèque More...