Welcome to Quebec City

North America’s oldest city keeps getting better with age. Quebec City lies on the St. Lawrence River, approximately three hours east of Montreal and is the capital city of the Province of Quebec. This historic city is divided in two - Upper Town (including the old quarter) and Lower Town. Vieux-Quebec (Old Quebec) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site providing visitors with nearly 400 years of history. The city’s local historic attractions include but are not limited to the famous Winter Carnival; the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, the historic hotel which dominates the city’s skyline from its perch overlooking the St. Lawrence; Montmorency Falls, which are taller than Niagara Falls; the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre; Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral; the Plains of Abraham; the Citadel of Quebec; the Quebec National Assembly Building; and the countless museums, festivals and events located within the city’s boundaries. Some of North America’s finest restaurants are located in this French bastion and the Rue du Petit-Champlain, located right across from the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, is regarded as North America's narrowest street. Artists hang out there in the summer. The Quebec Carnival ranks right up there with Rio’s, minus the naked bodies. The slide erected in Upper Town for the Carnival is always a hit with visitors.