14. Stop Quebec

The city of Quebec is located in the province of the same name, Quebec, and is one of the French-speaking areas in Canada. The center of Quebec is surrounded by a wall that dates back to the 18th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Adjacent to it is 'Rue du Tresor'. As the name suggests, it used to lead to the royal treasury and was therefore not accessible to the public. Today, it is a small artist alley.

The 'Breakneck Steps' date back to 1635 and are the oldest staircase in the city. From here, you have a beautiful view of the Old Town. They got their name because of their steepness.

Several houses in the city have murals on the side that depict history.

The birthplace of French Canada took place in 1608 at 'Place Royale', making it the heart of Quebec City with great significance for the entire province. Here, you will also find the oldest stone church in North America. A few meters further down, you will find old cannons symbolizing the past enemies who approached by sea and were attacked from this point.

The funicular took me up to the Dufferin Terrace observation deck. From here, I had a beautiful view and could also see the St. Lawrence River, on which Quebec is located.

The Chateau Frontenac is a luxury hotel located right next to the observation deck. Due to its castle-like style, it is a popular tourist attraction and can be seen on many postcards.

The Governors' Promenade goes around the Citadel Hill and is a beautiful route for a walk. At the end of it, I arrived at the 'hotel du parlament'. Besides various government buildings, it is also the seat of the National Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor of the Canadian province of Quebec. There is a fountain on the front square, which was built for the city's 400th anniversary celebration. On the day of my visit, it was covered and looked more like a bell.