A view of the shops on the cobblestone streets, the Funiculaire, and Chateau Frontenac

Quebec City

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June 24th 2016
Our last full day of vacation--we enjoyed this day the best. We took a bus day trip to Quebec City and Montmorency Falls. Quebec City was settled in 1608 by the French, and the buildings from the 1600's-1800's have been preserved very well. It is a very charming town, especially within the walls of the old city--very European feel. And, of course, many of the cute buildings are filled with shops a ... read more

North America » Canada » Quebec

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more