Map of Quebec City (Canada) with roads and towns

Quebec City      

Whether you drive through the grand old seigneuries of the  Cote-du-Sud, or southern shore, of the St. Lawrence, retrace the steps  of travelers along the old "Chemin du Roy" (The King's Way) on the north  shore of the river, or follow the Chaudiere River downstream to the  world-famous Pont du Quebec, the roads leading to Quebec City are like  illuminated manuscripts come to life, recording important traces of  Quebec's history. The area around Quebec City boasts fine architecture,  richly decorated churches, idyllic farms, plenty of natural attractions  and a unique blend of cultures.      

The jewel in the crown of New France, romantic Quebec City is  surrounded by ancient stone walls, the only remaining fortified city in  North America. The impressive 4.6-km-long stronghold encircling the old  city was declared an historical monument in 1957. No tour of Quebec City  is complete without a stop at Rue Saint-Paul and the Old Port, and  don't miss the impressive Chateau Frontenac, a world-famous hotel that  celebrated its centennial in 1993. that General Wolfe posted his  proclamation of the fall of New France in 1759.      

Beauport [A7]      

Beauport's Bourg de Fargy district, built as a fortified  village in the mid-17th century, is a veritable encyclopedia of  traditional Quebec architecture. From Norman to Victorian, a whole gamut  of periods and styles are represented. Nearby, the spectacular 83 m  high Montmorency Falls can rush up to 125,000 liters per second in  spring.      

Tle d'Orleans [A8] An island and six villages only a stone's  throw from Quebec City, lie d'Orleans is the largest historic district  in the province, and a tranquil reminder of life in New France: Louis  XV-style country homes, old shipyards, bountiful orchards, and noble  churches. ©Numerous artists, writers, and thespians Beaumont [A8] You'll  marvel at the beauty of this village on the Cote Sud, with its opulent  French-inspired homes, its procession of chapels, and its mansard-roofed  Mill (1821), all neatly tucked away in the pastoral countryside. Don't  miss Saint-Etienne Church (1733)—it was on this church's door have  contributed to this island's fame. Artist Horatio Walker (1858-1938)  lived here for 50 years, and Felix Leclerc (1914-1988), who has been  called the father of Quebecois song, lived in the village of  Saint-Pierre from 1958 until his death.      

CITY GUIDE      

QUEBEC CITY ATTRACTIONS      

Fortifications of Quebec The Citadelle Place Royale Chateau  Frontenac Old Port Quartier Petit-Champlain Museum of Civilization Musee  de Quebec Naval Museum of Quebec Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica and  Cathedral Musee des Ursulines de Quebec (convent) Artillery Park  Battlefields Park (Plains of Abraham) Rue Saint-Paul Rue du Tresor      

ILE D'ORLEANS      

Maison Horatio-Walker Manoir Mauvide-Genest Pare Maritime de Saint-Laurent Sainte-Famille Church      

(1743) Saint-Pierre Church (1716)      

AIRPORT INFORMATION      

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TRAIN INFORMATION      

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RADIO STATIONS      

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ROAD CONDITIONS      

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TOURISM OFFICE      

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Levis [B7] A quick ferry ride from Quebec City, Levis is where  Alphonse Desjardins founded Quebec's caisses popu-laires, or credit  unions. The Gothic Revival house where he lived is now an interpretation  center. The Terrasse de Levis offers scenic views of Quebec City across  the river, and in nearby Lauzon, Fort No. 1 is a national historic site  preserving the fortifications built by the British between 1865 and  1872 to protect Quebec from a possible American invasion.      

Lotbiniere [C2]      

Lotbiniere's town center is protected under the Cultural  Property Act because of its pristine historic private residences and  buildings. Take time to admire the neoclassic Page House (1785) and the  Du Portage Mill (1816), among others. The beautiful interior of the  Saint-Louis Church (1818) is a masterpiece of traditional Quebec  religious art.      

Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly [C4] The chief attraction in this  quaint south shore hamlet is the Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly Church (1788),  which houses many fine paintings. Manoir de Tilly, a grand home built in  the late 18th century by Jean-Baptiste Noel, the seigneur of Tilly, is  now an inn