The Historical Spots of Quebec City
Located close to the military Citadelle are the Québec Parliament buildings. Built between 1877 and 1886, it is home to the provincial Parliament. The building’s central tower measures 171 feet high. Its façade showcases statues representing important figures in the province’s history.
Found nearby on the Plains of Abraham is the Québec National Museum of Fine Arts. This museum houses roughly twenty seven thousand works primarily created in Québec or by Québécois artists. The museum was founded in 1933, and some of the works found within date from as far back as the 17th century.
The Museum of Civilization in Québec City houses permanent and temporary exhibits related to humanities. The museum complex includes la Maison Chevalier, or the Chevalier House. This house dates back to the 18th century, and today stands as a reflection of typical French architecture found in the area at that time.
Québec City’s Old Port celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. This area is important to Québec City tourism, with locations such as the marina, cruise terminal and various parks. There is also a farmer’s market, called the Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec, which showcases local products, such as fruits and vegetables, cheese, arts and crafts and maple products. Pointe-à-Carcy is both a port and parkland. This 15-acre site is found in the heart of the city, within walking distance of many major tourist attractions.
Wherever you go in Québec City, you’ll notice that the past is always present.
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