Cityscapes
New France – Old Quebec City
French explorers visited the eastern coats of America for decades before establishing the first permanent settlement of Quebec City in New France in 1608. The Old City was a fortified township, surrounded by stout stone walls, guarded by cannons.
Today Old Town Quebec remains a vibrant seaport on the St. Lawrence seaway, that combines old world architecture with modern amenities. French speaking residents hold to their linguistic roots and some do not or will not speak English.
View from the walled ramparts, overlooking the lower town and port alongside the St, Lawrence seaway in Quebce City, Canada. A man walks the deserted streets of Quebec City in the early, pre-dawn light. Horse-drawn carriages take tourists to visit the sights in charming Old Quebec City. The walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Horse-drawn carriages take tourists to visit the sights in charming Old Quebec City. The walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel in Old Quebec City on a misty rainy night Night brings a romantic character to the old stone buildings of historic Quebec City, founded in 1608. Night brings a romantic character to the old stone buildings of historic Quebec City. . A typical street scene in Old Quebec City where tourists enjoy old world European charm in North America’s oldest walled city. Horse-drawn carriages take tourists to visit the sights in charming Old Quebec City. Historic cannons remain along the ramparts of Quebec City’s walled fortress.
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