Details About Quebec City

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Quebec City, Quebecs capital and oldest city, is a perfect blend of old and new with a distinctive French accent. Walk winding cobblestone streets on the way to cozy cafes and shops in the Upper Town, and visit some of the city's best restaurants in the Lower Towns Place Royale, where Samuel de Champlain established a trading post in 1608. Visit the grand Chateau Frontenac Hotel for a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River; the hotels green copper turrets and imposing towers serve as fitting crown.
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Attractions

Quebec city is home to over a hundred parks and gardens, which offer certain attractions like bird watching, hiking or canoeing for visitors. The Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge, which is known for its gardens and bird watching, is the second largest urban park in Quebec City. The Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge also has historical influence being the site of gardens that were created by British and French royalty. Quebec City's largest park is the Parc Chauveau, which offers a range of outdoor activities from hiking, canoeing and skiing. Other notable areas are Beauport bay, Domaine de Maizerets, Marais du Nord and Parc Cartier-Roberval.

Activities

See the beautiful granite Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré;before visiting the breathtaking Montmorency Falls, where the Montmorency River cascades over a 272-foot cliff before emptying into the Saint Lawrence. Other attractions are the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort, and the Ice Hotel.

Currency

In Canada, the Canadian dollar (CAD) is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted, and often offer a good exchange rate. In all of Canada, a 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST) must be paid on all transportation, accommodation, restaurant meals and just about anything else you purchase, right down to a pack of gum.

 
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