"Nothing appeared as beautiful and magnificent
to me as the location of Québec."
Governor Frontenac, 1672

The cradle of French civilization in North America, Québec City is exceptional, as much for its beautiful location as for the surprising richness of its history. The historic district of Québec City was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1985.

For a virtual visit to Québec City, check out the following links: