About Quebec City in Canada

Located on the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the capital of Quebec province in Canada. It has a population of around 180,000. Québec City is regarded as the most French-speaking city in North America. Quebec City is also one of the oldest cities in Canada.

The Québec region is of unique historical and cultural heritage interest, with its architecture, streets , parks and Museums. Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral is mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec. Located in an historic building, the Galerie Louise-Carrier presents a wide range of visual arts. The city of Quebec is also home to the famous Winter Carniva. The old Quebec city is a UNESCO World Heritage tourist destination. Well known as the Plains of Abraham, the Battlefields is one of the world's most prestigious parks. Other main attractions are Montmorency Falls, the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and Musée de la civilisation.