Old Quebec

Samuel de Champlain chose the Upper Town as the site for Fort Saint Louis in 1608.

It has remained the city's military and administrative centre because of its strategic position atop the promontory of Cap Diamant.

Military use did hamper growth in the Upper Town for many years, and a movement arose in the late 19th century to demolish the fortifications as obsolete and as an obstacle to urban development.

During 1608, Samuel de Champlain built a habitation where its remains can be found with Place Royale as its centre.

[2] The historic district was established following public debates from 1945 to 1965, concerning the preservation of Old Quebec and the restoration of Place Royale.

[3] The district was established by the National Assembly of Quebec on July 10, 1963 after an amendment to the Historic Sites and Monuments Act.

On December 3, 1985, UNESCO declared the Historic District of Old Quebec a World Heritage Site.

Opened in 1915 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the châteauesque station is similar in design to the Château Frontenac.

View of the tourism on Rue du Petit-Champlain from l' escalier casse-cou
Most of the buildings in Upper Town date to the early 19th century. [ citation needed ] The John Darlington Building , in view here, dates to the late 18th century
Erected in 1896, Quebec City Hall is situated in Upper Town.
Erected in 1687, the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is one of many buildings in Lower Town dating back to the 17th and 18th century.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site monument in Old Quebec. The organization designated the area a World Heritage site in 1985.
Gare du Palais is an intermodal transportation hub situated in Old Quebec. It provides access to Via Rail trains, and Orléans Express coach service.
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