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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- January 2, 2006
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The region of Quebec is of unequalled historical and
cultural heritage 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.
Basically, Quebec City is a living tribute to the past. If you visit Quebec
City during January 27 to February 12, 2006, you can participate in the
biggest winter carnival in the world, Carnaval de Quebec and meet Bonhomme,
the most prestigious ambassador of the Carnival.
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| Top 7 Quebec City
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| Musee de l'Amerique francaise 1-866-710-8031
Located on the historical site of the
Quebec Seminary dating back to 1663, the museum chronicles the history of
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| The Citadelle 418-693-2815
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,
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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 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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| 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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