Around the World Series, North America: Canada – Quebec

Historic District of Old Québec Founded in 1608, the Historic District of Old Québec is the capital of Quebec Province, an important city and port in eastern Canada, and is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Saint-Charles rivers. Quebec City is the ninth largest city in Canada, second only to Montreal in Quebec, and is one of the oldest cities in North America. It was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1985. The vast majority of Quebecers are French-Canadians, and 95% of residents speak only French. The old city still retains its quaint French atmosphere. The official language of Quebec City is French, and the entire city uses French for everything from television, radio, and newspapers to restaurant menus. Figure 1: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, a landmark building in Old Quebec City Figure 2: Samuel de Champlain bronze statue. He was a French explorer and the founder of Old Quebec City. Figures 3–5: Place d'Armes, Quebec City Figures 6–8: Petit Champlain, with its narrow passageways, old stone houses, quaint shops, and fragrant taverns, is full of romantic atmosphere. Figure 9: Plains of Abraham, Quebec City Figures 10 and 11: Old Quebec City Figures 12 and 13: The Fresque des Québécois is located behind Notre-Dame-des-Victoires on Place Royale in downtown Quebec City, Canada. The mural was created in 1999 by 12 outstanding artists from all over Quebec. Figures 14 and 15: Quebec-Lévis Ferry Figure 16: Place Royale Figure 17: Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, founded in 1688 and named in memory of the French army's victory over the British-American army, is one of the oldest stone churches in North America. Also known as Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire.