Old QuebecOld Québec immerses you in an unforgettable journey through time. Stroll through the historical districts, all within walking distance from our Hotel. This eminently walkable historic neighbourhood offers up an incredible mix of wow-inducing scenes and Old World charm. You will discover St-Jean street with its shops, restaurants and theaters, passing by the majestic Château Frontenac and then go down to the Place Royal and the Quartier Petit Champlain. Designated a World Heritage treasure by UNESCO, Old Québec is the only walled city north of Mexico. As the cradle of French civilization in North America, it’s a living history lesson with a remarkable mix of architecture, heritage, art, and culture.
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Battlefields ParkCanada’s first national historic park, Battlefields Park, which includes the Plains of Abraham, was created in 1908 to mark the 300th anniversary of the founding of Québec. The 98 hectare park is a vast playground that draws sports. The Plains of Abraham are to Québec City as Central Park is to New York—an oasis of greenery in the heart of the city. The scene of many historic milestones over the centuries, the Plains today are the mainstage venue for headline cultural events. This is where the annual Quebec City Summer Festival takes place every year!
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Saint-Jean district, a must!Sandwiched between the fortifications of Old Québec and the Montcalm district, Faubourg Saint-Jean is often overlooked. But this urban hotspot, rich with 400 years of history and intrigue, has plenty to offer. The bohemian, colourful, and friendly neighbourhood of Faubourg Saint-Jean is Québec City at its finest.Bustling with boutiques, restaurants,cafés, and grocery stores, the neighbourhood is a great place to hang out. |
Miro in Mallorca. A free spirit. at MNBAQInternationally-renowned painter and sculptor Joan Miró’s work is considered emblematic of the 20th century. This major exhibit—the first exhibit on the artist in Quebec in more than 30 years—is a North American exclusive bringing together nearly 200 paintings, sculptures and paper works, including several large canvases. The works, selected from the collections of Miró’s descendants and the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca (Spain), pays tribute to the artist’s mature period (1956 to 1981); during this time, he had settled in Mallorca and pursued his work with a great sense of freedom.
Now in Fine Arts Museum of Québec until September, 8th 2019. You can buy tickets at front desk. |