North America
What to see in Quebec
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Quebec is beautiful and is located on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River, in a Canadian province. It is a very old city. The vast majority of its population speaks French. Its inhabitants are very hospitable and friendly, in a city that is very charming, with a European feel, old houses, chapels with a lot of history, streets with stone bridges, castles and other attractions.
It is one of the oldest cities in North America with more than 1 million inhabitants. It is a perfect exemplification of a colonization that is French and in Canada. Its foundation took place in 1608, with many characteristics that are very peculiar. Going to this region will be a great pleasure, to enjoy its European atmosphere and all its charm.
How to get
To get to Quebec, know that there are no direct flights from Brazil, but there are at least one connection to get there. It is also possible to reach this city by land, with trains, buses and cars that can be rented. The airport is Québec City Jean Lesague International Airport and is located about 17 km from Old Quebec, but with many services.
The airlines can be Air Canada, Avianca, Delta United and American Airlines, which are for your connection and those leaving Brazil are Avianca and Air Canada. When leaving the airport, the options are taxi, Uber and public buses, with the bus being the cheapest way to get to the center of this region.
Accommodation in Quebec
Most of its hotels in this city are concentrated in a small area that is Old Quebec, in the neighborhoods called Saint-Roch, Vieux-Portm Old Port and along via Grand Allé which is a good choice, with better facilities for its guests, who can have parking, swimming pools and even more affordable prices.
Vieux-Quebec is divided into the upper city, which is Upper Town Haute-Ville, and the lower city, which is Lower Town-Base-Ville, with a large number of hotels, concentrated there. In the upper city, the reference point for accommodation is Saint-Jean, with lots of shops, bars and restaurants, making the tourist very well located and with an excellent tourist structure, with a restaurant and many shops.
Your tourist attractions
For those who love tours that are full of culture and history, Quebec is a region that will provide you with all of this. It is an area of great charm, with graceful architecture, a beautiful invitation for a walk, as well as being a place to discover more about Canadian colonization and how the entire development of one of the first cities in Canada took place. North America.
The Fortifications of Québec are its main tourist attraction, as this region was born from a period in which defense mechanisms were considered very important for the protection of a city. Because of this, this region gained a large wall, which nowadays is considered a city entirely surrounded by walls and which are located in the upper part of the Old City.
This wall around this city was built with huge blocks that were made of thick stone. It is a tourist program considered very classic and free.
There are some portals in this region that provide access to this wall, such as Porte St. Jean, which is located inside this wall, but has stone-paved streets. It is a beautiful setting with characteristics of a colonial city.
Also visit Fort St. Louiss and the Citadelle, which is an old fort, which is now the headquarters of a regiment, in a group of Quebec fortifications. These are very interesting tourist attractions in this city, in addition to these places considered very cool to learn about the history of this region and understand all its planning, which was directed towards the invasions.
Sail in Quebec on the Saint Lawrence River, which is a very traditional program, taking a boat trip along this great river, which borders the entire city. From this river, the visitor will also have a beautiful view of the entire city, accompanied by a guide, who speaks French or English, who can explain more about the history surrounding this region.
A walk through the Plaines d`Abrahan which is also known as Battlefield Park, which is a beautiful park, which in the past was the scene of a bloody battle between the English and the French, with Canada passing under the rule of the English, after the your victory. It is a large green area, excellent for resting, with several trees, for walking or enjoying the exuberant nature.
See the Hôtel du Parlament, which is a large building, with a beautiful garden that is ornate, very well maintained, for a visit that will be very pleasant. Inside, tourists will be dazzled by the luxury and opulence of a very refined environment that encompasses the Quebec Assembly. It is open to the public, with free access during the week, with guided tours.
Go to Chatêau Frontenac, which impresses its visitors with all its splendor, beauty and sophistication. It is a large construction that was built in the 19th century. It is a castle that houses a very luxurious hotel, with 6500 rooms, measuring 77 meters high, with beautiful views overlooking the Quebec region on all sides. A visit that will leave your visitors amazed.
Make your schedule
Use our tips for this trip to Quebec to help you plan better throughout your stay in this region. Make the most of all the attractions that will be found there, in a city that is considered beautiful and charming. Visit its tourist attractions and it will certainly be a trip that can exceed all your expectations.