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| − | '''Québec City''' is the second largest city and capital of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province [[Québec]]. 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 | + | '''Québec City''' is the second largest city and capital of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province [[Québec]]. 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 | + | 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 know for it's winter festival and in 2008 is celebrating it's 400th anniversary. |
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[[Category:Canadian Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Canadian Cities and Towns]] | ||
[[Category:Quebec]] | [[Category:Quebec]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:38, June 13, 2009
Québec City is the second largest city and capital of the Canadian province Québec. 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 know for it's winter festival and in 2008 is celebrating it's 400th anniversary.