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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- January 29, 2007
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The Quebec region is of unequalled historical and cultural
interest, with its architecture, pedestrian streets and fortifications; unique
in North America. A visit to the Plain of Abraham and Vieux-Quebec will
provide you with over 400 years of historical discovery. Quebec City is a
living tribute to the past. If you visit Quebec City during January 26 to
February 11, 2006, you can participate in the biggest winter carnival in the
world -- Carnaval de Quebec and meet Bonhomme, the most prestigious ambassador
of the Carnaval.
For more information visit www.quebecregion.com
or call 418-641-6654.
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| The Top 8 Attractions
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| Musee de l'Amerique francaise
Located on the historical site of the
Quebec Seminary dating back to 1663, the museum chronicles the history of
North American francophones. |
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| The Citadelle/Royal 22e Regiment
Museum 418-694-2815
The Citadelle, the Gibraltar of the
Americas, is a national monument, having been designed by the Duke of
Wellington to fortify the city after the War of 1812. Its distinctive,
star-shaped layout is characteristic of Vauban fortifications. |
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| Hotel du Parlement
1-866-337-8837
One of the few buildings in North America
whose architecture is in the Second Empire style. The tour includes the
National Assembly Chamber (where the members of the provincial parliament
sit) and the Legislative Council Chamber. |
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| L'unique funiculaire du
Vieux-Quebec 418-692-1132
See historic Old Quebec and a panoramic
view of the Saint-Lawrence river at an angle of 45 degrees on the unique
Funicular of Old Quebec, the only one of its kind in Canada.
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| Place Royale 418-646-3167
After a ride on the funicular, head over to
the Place Royale, the town plaza in the heart of historic Lower Town.
Place Royale has been the social center of Quebec City since the city's
founding. |
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| Parc Aquarium du Quebec
1-866-659-5264
The Parc Aquarium takes you on a journey
through the boreal zone to the Arctic. See over 3,500 specimens of 300
species of mammals, fish, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles. Outdoors
are marine animals, like polar bears, walrus and seal. A large artificial
ocean of over 350,000 liters of water shows you 650 more specimens. |
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| Notre-Dame de Quebec
Basilica-Cathedral
The oldest parish in North America is the
parish of Notre Dame. This Cathedral, originally built in 1647, has been
destroyed by fires twice over the centuries, but still provides a unique
glimpse into the past. |
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| Hotel Chateau Frontenac
1-800-257-7544
Standing high on a bluff overlooking the
St. Lawrence River, is one of Canada's most recognized and beautiful
landmarks; the heart of Old Quebec, Le Chateau Frontenac. |
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