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Quebec is a capital of Canadian province bearing the same name, and few people remember that it used to be the capital of the whole country. Yea, this is exactly how it used to be – one can see it from the history of one of the most developed and prosperous countries of the world – Canada. History of Quebec is the history of Canada. New France – this is how they call this province. The French are the very people to open these Northern Lands the city is often called Quebec City. Presently, almost 700,000 people live in the city, majority being French Canadian, that is those whose main language is French. These are descendants of the first French who came to this land and French immigrants of later period, as well as those who came here in search of better life and were mercifully accepted by this land.

Quebec is also the most well-known Canadian port located in the entry of the Saint Lawrence River. The city itself was founded on June 3, by Samuel de Champlain at the place of an old settlement of Stadacona. Quebec is the oldest city of Canada. Much water has flown under the bridges since the time it was founded. There were built numerous modern buildings, but the city preserved its unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The city is located on a rock, and with its narrow and steep streets it resembles Tallinn to those of us who have been to Estonia. The Quebec City managed to preserve the only city vallum in the Northern America, an area of Middle Age development called Latin Neighborhood, wonderful renaissance style buildings, catholic cathedrals, monasteries of Jesuits and Franciscans, a citadel, and, of course, Chateau Frontenac Hotel resembling an ancient palace.

Another part of the city with narrow winding streets and closely located houses can be reached using a cog-wheel railway. The most famous museums are Quebec Province Museum, Museum of Fine Arts (Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec), Museum of Civilizations (Musee de la civilisation), Museum of Laval University named after the first bishop of New France – Francis Montmorency Laval, Museum of Chocolate, and Diorama of Battle Between French and English for Canadian Land. Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre in suburbs of Quebec is the favorite place of pilgrims. The church was built in 1620 by Breton sailors, who survived after a shipwreck at the bank of the Saint Lawrence River; the chapel was added in 1658, and a large church was constructed in 1876. According to a legend, since ancient times this church has been a place where miracles happen.

Apart from the basilica, Beaupre village has around 15 ceremonial structures, among which Scala Santa imitating the Holy Staircase in Rome is of particular interest. Having walked along the old Quebec and enjoyed its ancient buildings, one can also visit Notre Dame de Quebec, which is a metropolitan cathedral of the city. The cathedral was proclaimed a historical monument in 1966. It has a 300 year old history. French craftsmen worked on its interior decoration. Stunning stained glass throws light at vaults with remains of the bishop of Quebec and rulers of New France. In order to know more about Quebec one should visit the Museum of Quebec, which has the most interesting collection of Quebec art from XVII century till present.

Exhibit of the Museum of Civilizations tell about the history of culture, the Indians, traditions of the first inhabitants and present-day residents of Quebec. In January and February Quebec hosts traditional winter carnival. The city turns into the kingdom of the Snow Queen. Usually, at this time they organize canoe riding and contests of sculptures made from snow and ice, they build the Ice Palace in front of the city parliament at the Loto-Quebec Square, around which they produce performances and plays. There is a great number of entertainment opportunities for children – ice-hills and snow rafting. Right in the city they build an Indian settlement. One can have a trip around the city on sledges drawn by horses or even dogs. Besides, one can play golf on ice.

Québec – former capital of Canada Published: 24.07.2010 Quebec is a capital of Canadian province bearing the same name, and few people remember that it used to be the capital of the whole country. Yea, this is exactly how it used to be – one can see it from the history of one of the most developed and prosperous countries of the world – Canada. History of Quebec is the history of Canada. New France – this is how they call this province. The French are the very people to open these Northern Lands the city is often called Quebec City. Presently, almost 700,000 people live in the city, majority being French Canadian, that is those whose main language is French. These are descendants of the first French who came to this land and French immigrants of later period, as well as those who came here in search of better life and were mercifully accepted by this land.

Quebec is also the most well-known Canadian port located in the entry of the Saint Lawrence River. The city itself was founded on June 3, by Samuel de Champlain at the place of an old settlement of Stadacona. Quebec is the oldest city of Canada. Much water has flown under the bridges since the time it was founded. There were built numerous modern buildings, but the city preserved its unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The city is located on a rock, and with its narrow and steep streets it resembles Tallinn to those of us who have been to Estonia. The Quebec City managed to preserve the only city vallum in the Northern America, an area of Middle Age development called Latin Neighborhood, wonderful renaissance style buildings, catholic cathedrals, monasteries of Jesuits and Franciscans, a citadel, and, of course, Chateau Frontenac Hotel resembling an ancient palace. Another part of the city with narrow winding streets and closely located houses can be reached using a cog-wheel railway.

The most famous museums are Quebec Province Museum, Museum of Fine Arts (Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec), Museum of Civilizations (Musee de la civilisation), Museum of Laval University named after the first bishop of New France – Francis Montmorency Laval, Museum of Chocolate, and Diorama of Battle Between French and English for Canadian Land. Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre in suburbs of Quebec is the favorite place of pilgrims. The church was built in 1620 by Breton sailors, who survived after a shipwreck at the bank of the Saint Lawrence River; the chapel was added in 1658, and a large church was constructed in 1876. According to a legend, since ancient times this church has been a place where miracles happen.

Apart from the basilica, Beaupre village has around 15 ceremonial structures, among which Scala Santa imitating the Holy Staircase in Rome is of particular interest. Having walked along the old Quebec and enjoyed its ancient buildings, one can also visit Notre Dame de Quebec, which is a metropolitan cathedral of the city. The cathedral was proclaimed a historical monument in 1966. It has a 300 year old history. French craftsmen worked on its interior decoration. Stunning stained glass throws light at vaults with remains of the bishop of Quebec and rulers of New France. In order to know more about Quebec one should visit the Museum of Quebec, which has the most interesting collection of Quebec art from XVII century till present.

Exhibit of the Museum of Civilizations tell about the history of culture, the Indians, traditions of the first inhabitants and present-day residents of Quebec. In January and February Quebec hosts traditional winter carnival. The city turns into the kingdom of the Snow Queen. Usually, at this time they organize canoe riding and contests of sculptures made from snow and ice, they build the Ice Palace in front of the city parliament at the Loto-Quebec Square, around which they produce performances and plays. There is a great number of entertainment opportunities for children – ice-hills and snow rafting. Right in the city they build an Indian settlement. One can have a trip around the city on sledges drawn by horses or even dogs. Besides, one can play golf on ice.