Written by zabelle on December 31, 2007
- Calling this a museum is a little bit misleading. What you do is go to the convent of the Augustines and you are then taken on a tour of the oldest parts of the building....
Written by zabelle on December 30, 2007
- When it comes to things that you can visit free of charge Quebec City has them on abundance. One that we had never done before was to tour the Parliament Building. Check with them to...
Written by zabelle on July 6, 2006
- Louis St. Laurent was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1948 to 1957. He had the house on Grande Allee built in 1913. It was here that he raised his family and in 1973 that...
Written by zabelle on July 6, 2006
- In 1803 the British built four Martello Towers as part of the defense of Quebec City. It is a little distressing to realize that who they were defending themselves against was the United States. Today...
Written by Re Carroll on August 17, 2002
- Quebec City is filled with picturesque spots that are just perfect for a picnic or just taking a relaxing break from sightseeing. Even a quick snack becomes a memorable event due to the surroundings....
Written by zabelle on August 24, 2003
- Other Things to do.1. Walk on the Rue St Paul. This is in the lower city. If you are an antique lover, or just someone who enjoys nostalgia, then the Rue St. Paul will...
Written by zabelle on April 15, 2002
- One of the best ways to see Quebec is from the St Lawrence River. There are two ways you can do this.
1. Quebec –Levis Ferry runs every half hour from the Old...
Written by zabelle on April 14, 2002
- Quebec is a shopping city. I decided that the best way to pass on my years of experience was to just break it up into areas. I did a very basic four. Are there...
Written by zabelle on April 17, 2002
- From its base in the Louis Joliette House to its top on the Terrace Dufferin the Quebec Funicular offers a unique view of the St. Lawrence and also the relationship between the upper and lower...
Written by zabelle on April 17, 2002
- Originally named the Island of Bacchus (because of the profusion of wild grape vines) by Jacques Cartier, the modern-day Ile d’Orleans is still very much a farming area. No major development has been allowed to...
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