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| − | '''Québec City''' is the second largest city and capital of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province [[ | + | '''Quebec City''' ('''Québec City''' in French) is the second largest city and capital of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province [[Quebec]]. |
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| + | The French explorer and leader [[Samuel de Champlain]] founded a settlement at Québec in 1608, although earlier settlements had been attempted, the first in 1535, although harsh winters and hostile natives prevented a city from flourishing. The fate of Canada was decided in Québec in 1763 during the [[Seven Years' War]] when the British army under General [[James Wolfe]] defeated the French general [[Louis-Joseph de Montcalm]] and took the city. France would later cede New France to Great Britain. The lack of a French threat decreased the need for the American colonies to depend on Great Britain for protection. | ||
The City is unique in North America as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls. A large hotel, the [[Chateau Frontenac]] over looks the narrowing of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] and the entire city. | The City is unique in North America as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls. A large hotel, the [[Chateau Frontenac]] over looks the narrowing of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] and the entire city. | ||
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Québec city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. <ref>http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/villesquebec0.html</ref> | Québec city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. <ref>http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/villesquebec0.html</ref> | ||
*[http://www.quebec-travelguide.com/ Quebec Travel Guide] | *[http://www.quebec-travelguide.com/ Quebec Travel Guide] | ||
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| + | * [[Quebec]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 01:47, January 3, 2010
Quebec City (Québec City in French) is the second largest city and capital of the Canadian province Quebec.
The French explorer and leader Samuel de Champlain founded a settlement at Québec in 1608, although earlier settlements had been attempted, the first in 1535, although harsh winters and hostile natives prevented a city from flourishing. The fate of Canada was decided in Québec in 1763 during the Seven Years' War when the British army under General James Wolfe defeated the French general Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and took the city. France would later cede New France to Great Britain. The lack of a French threat decreased the need for the American colonies to depend on Great Britain for protection.
The City is unique in North America as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls. A large hotel, the Chateau Frontenac over looks the narrowing of the Saint Lawrence River and the entire city. The city is well known for its winter festival, The Carnaval de Québec, held in february since 1894[1]. Québec city celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008.
Tourist Information
Québec city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. [2]