We stepped into the sixteenth century, my daughter and I. The city of Quebec is celebrating its four hundred’s anniversary and we relished in their celebrations. We delved into historical monuments, ramparts, archeological digs, theatrical depictions of victories and defeats, and the yummy local French cuisine.
After its founder, Samuel de Champlain, set up a fur trading post in 1608, Quebec surrounded itself with ramparts. From its high promontory it had a strategic view over the majestic St. Lawrence River split in two by the island of “L’île d’Orleans”. Upper Town housed the seats of government and religious institutions. Merchants and craftsmen eventually settled in the Lower Town, a steep drop along a narrow ledge between the almost vertical escarpment and the St. Lawrence River.
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At the cross-roads of East and West, a modern city melds with an irrepressible past. Quebec City is proudly French, eternally lively, and endlessly charming. These attributes translate to really, really great food. From corner shops with fresh baguettes, to spicy and authentic Thai, Quebec City has it all, and after a day of exploring its shops, galleries, and historic streets, you’re sure to enjoy diving in.
Casual eats with great atmosphere:
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Quebec is a province in Canada found in the central region. In the year 2006, this province was estimated to be having a population of about 7.5 million people. The official language of this great province is French and a majority of people speak it. This region has three main climatic conditions. The South and western part of this province has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The central part of this country has a subarctic climate while the northern part has an arctic climate. This provinces sometimes during the summer experiences a lot of tornadoes and thunderstorms. If you are dating in Quebec, you should by now have realized that the French people are quite romantic and you would not want to be seen as a non romantic person. Here are a few places you can go to while Quebec for a romantic date or a casual one.
While dating in Quebec, you should check out the museums. This province has about twenty four museums. The Ursulines Museum and the Museum of Civilization are examples of museums in Quebec you can go to. The Museum of Civilization has a lot of exhibits that are unique. Their exhibitions are also interactive and one can learn a lot from them and at the same time have fun. You can also go to the Quebec Museum of Arts that has great exhibitions through out the year. Go learn about the great history of Quebec and many other things. Have fun walking around the museum with your date while seeing the great artifacts that are on display.
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