Quebec City
A visit to Quebec City's walled old town -- the only walled city in North America -- is like a step back in time. Divided into Old Upper and Lower Town, this area supports much of the city's historical architecture and world-class restaurants. A walk through this area is both free and priceless.
Quebec City Summer Festival
Running from July 6-16, 2006, the Quebec City Summer Festival is this city's most popular festival of the summer season, boasting nearly 500 free shows and concerts. With circus arts, street performances and music (rock, pop, hip-hop, classical and folk) it truly has something for every taste.
Each evening of the festival between 6 and 11 p.m., street entertainers will wind their way up and down Le Circuit des Arts de la rue (the portion of Rue Saint-Jean extending from Place d'Youville to Côte du Palais), turning heads and garnering smiles from passersby. You'll be treated to stiltwalkers, street theatre performers, musicians, buskers and puppeteers wending their way through.
Parc des Champs de Bataille
Strap on the rollerblades, or pack up the bikes, and head to Parc des Champs de Bataille, where 108 hectares of parkland make for some great family fun. Wind your way up to the area closest to the cliff where, at the Plains of Abraham, Canadian history was forever changed in 1759 during a battle between the French and British. Free walking tours leave from the Discovery Pavilion daily. For more information, call 418-648-4071.
Steal of a deal: Musée de la Civilisation
The building is a work of art in itself, incorporating more traditional aspects of Quebecois architecture, although it was built in 1988. Two permanent exhibits feature the First Nations culture and the history of the province. Temporary exhibits can be fun, interactive and interesting, and usually focus on items of current interest. For more information, call 1-866-710-8031.
Ghost tours of Quebec
Located in Quebec City's Upper Town at 41 rue d' Auteuil, the Ghost Tours of Quebec is free to kids under 10 ($17.50/adults) and features a lantern walk through the historic streets of Old Quebec. This tour of the ghostly aftermath of historic executions and hauntings will delight many, but do check it out for suitability for your own family. Get more details by calling 418-692-9770.
Whether your tastes run to hiking, cycling, or just soaking up the beauty of Mother Nature, Parc de la Chute-Montmorency has the means to make your summer day. Onsite picnic areas, with plenty of space to play, make this a natural choice for families. Not to be missed is the 83-metre Montmorency Falls -- 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls!
Links:
Quebec City Tourism
Get Going Canada: Quebec
Destination Quebec
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