| Quebec is a peaceful province in Central Canada. | | | | in the year 1908, marking the 300th anniversary |
| Throughout the country, it is the only province | | | | of the foundation of Quebec. This park occupies |
| whose official language is French due to its | | | | an area of about 108 hectares, having no less |
| predominant French-speaking population. Aside | | | | than 6,000 trees as well as shrubs that belong to |
| from this, the Civil Law Legal System is a French | | | | more than 80 species. Aside from this, the park |
| tradition and is strongly practiced in this province. | | | | can be grouped with the Des Braves Park and |
| Quebec is the largest province of Canada | | | | the Plains of Abraham. |
| according to land area. It also ranks the second | | | | Also visit the magnificent Place Royale. It is |
| largest as the country's administrative division. The | | | | considered as French America's birthplace and the |
| larger portion is Nunavut. | | | | Palace Royale's historical site which welcomes |
| Quebec is bordered by James Bay, Hudson Bay | | | | hundreds to thousands of guests every year. Its |
| and Ontario to the west. It is surrounded by | | | | picturesque and narrow streets have actually |
| Ungava Bay and Hudson Strait to the north, the | | | | witnessed 3 magnificent years if its history. Most |
| Gulf of Saint Lawrence as well as New Brunswick, | | | | of Place Royale's buildings are components of the |
| Labrador and Newfoundland to the east; New | | | | so-called "cultural complex" managed by Musee de |
| York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are to | | | | la Civilisation. It is the one responsible for the |
| its south. When it comes to maritime borders, | | | | interpretation and animation of the site. |
| Quebec shares it with Nova Scotia, Prince Edward | | | | Travel Guide to Quebec City |
| Island and Nunavut. | | | | Whether you will be going to Quebec City by |
| Following Ontario, Quebec is ranked as the second | | | | plane, car, bus or train, you should always be |
| most populous province. In fact, most of its | | | | updated with the current news and recent events |
| residents are situated along the Saint Lawrence | | | | in the region. You really don't need to bring a lot |
| River, which is in-between the capital, Quebec | | | | of money to go to Quebec. In fact, the most |
| City, and Montreal. Along the northern half of | | | | favorable attractions here are free. A good |
| Quebec, you will find Aborigines sparsely | | | | example would be the 3-day museum pass which |
| occupying it. | | | | includes 20 attractions and museums along with 2 |
| Quebec is noted for it natural resources which | | | | days of convenient public transportation. |
| mainly contributes to its economy. Other | | | | You can try walking around the |
| contributing factors would be aerospace and | | | | UNESCO-designated wall surrounding Quebec City. |
| communication technology knowledge, | | | | From the tourist office, secure a walking tour |
| biotechnology and their pharmaceutical industries. | | | | map. You can try walking at the well-signed, brand |
| Going on a Trip to Quebec | | | | new VivaCite Stroll which features some very |
| When planning a leisure or business trip to | | | | interesting landmarks. On the "Plains of Abraham", |
| Quebec, the oldest city in North America, you are | | | | you can attend an open-air free concert. Every |
| in luck because 2008 happens to be its 400th | | | | Wednesday, you can check-out the Museum of |
| year of the city. Throughout the year, a range of | | | | Fine Arts for free. You can catch fascinating |
| festivities and special events are carefully planned | | | | views of Quebec City when you ride a ferry to |
| which includes a free summer concert of no less | | | | Levis. Join their numerous carnivals and street |
| than their very own Celine Dion. | | | | festivals. |
| Quebec Attractions | | | | In Rue St. Jaques, along Lower Town's Saint Roch |
| Quebec boasts of many natural landscapes and | | | | District, you can try having lunch on the delectable |
| historic sites. This would include the following: | | | | sidewalk hotdog place. Along Rue St. Jean's main |
| The Citadelle de Quebec is a tourist attraction also | | | | street, you will find Chez son Pere, you can listen |
| noted as the "Gibraltar of the Americas." It | | | | to the traditional Quebecois Music for free. This is |
| occupies Cap Diamant's highest point, around | | | | by the upper level bar. |
| 100m over the St. Lawrence River. It is not only | | | | You can go to Simon's Department Store along |
| part of the "Fortifications of Quebec," it is also the | | | | Rue St. Jean for a new pair of cheap Quebecois |
| home base of the French-speaking Canadian | | | | designer wear. This institution has been existent |
| Forces regimen. As the official residence of | | | | and trusted for more than 100 years now. In |
| Canada's Governor General, it also acts as a | | | | Lower Downtown, look for the Farmer's Market, |
| military installation. | | | | where in, you can sample their tapenades, fruit |
| The Battlefields Park is a tourist attraction created | | | | wines and local cheeses. |
