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Vieux Quebec (Old Quebec)

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Ranked #1 of 92 attractions in Quebec City
5.0 of 5 stars 286 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites, Neighbourhoods
Traveller Description: Historic part of Quebec City, which was founded in 1608.  The upper part, referred to as 'Upper Town' (Haute-ville) is walled with ramparts and makes... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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k-existence
Mississauga, Canada
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

It's freezing cold and the shops are closed but drive around and see the quiet streets. More

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ShannaSabina
London, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

My family and I (four of us, all adults) took the VIA to Quebec City from southwestern Ontario. It was a long ride but comfortable and worth it. My brother, who has never been to Europe, was over the moon when we walked out our hotel doors the first night. We stayed at the Clarendon Hotel (excellent location) and we... More

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pamancuello
Fleming Island, FL
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

Wonderful food, shopping and historic buildings. Fascinating architecture. The view over the river is gorgeous. More

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TorontoDrB
Toronto
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8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

Walking around the historic districts of Quebec City is like a trip to another century. The ambience is excellent. Feel like you might meet a voyageur around every intriguing corner. More

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TheLottie25
Kingston, Canada
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

I love downtown Quebec City, especially in the summer. be warned though, many steeps hills that will make you feel like you've had a workout. must walk by the chateau frontenac, and eat a BeaverTail. More

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Jazzidiot
Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

We do not speak French and found that all printed matter, flyers, brochures were all in French. More

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lovemyrescues
Hartford
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42 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

Great history, beautiful buildings, lots of shops and restaurants, walkable. More

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Shane C
Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW
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Wonderful trip to Old Quebec, Vieux Quebec. Spent the day at this years Winter carnival. Enjoyable, however it was cold. Plenty for children to do. It was definately short of places to eat, maybe I'm just used to state side carnivals and fairs with numerous food carts, from cotton candy to italian sausage. There are several wondeful places to eat... More

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MECMilford
Milford, Connecticut
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51 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

great walking city - lots to look at, love the arches and walls, Ice skating, Ice luge- carriage rides. shopping ! More

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Sylvia W
Saint Sauveur des Monts, Canada
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 NEW
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old Quebec is very nice the shops are nice the food is good. It is very clean and the roads where the shops are, are in cobble very different I like it. More

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