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 Place-Royale, Quebec City by cruisingbug
Maison Chevalier, on rue Marche-Champlain, dates back to the late 1700s. Exhibits on the first floor explain the history of the area, and upstairs typical rooms from the region's past are depicted. Free admission. Leave a Comment
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Our walking tour guide recommended that we visit the Musée du Fort , near the Place d’Armes, for a good explanation of Québec’s military history. So we went along and headed up the stairs, arriving just in time for the next display. Passing through a small museum, we entered a theatrette containing a largish diorama which initially didn’t look very impressive (photos discouraged, hence none with this tip).
As the show began, there were little ships and flashing lights to illustrate positions and gun actions, even small puffs of smoke at times. Overall it gave a clear outline of the action leading the the British victory on the Plains of Abraham. It also explained the two subsequent attacks by American revolutionaries, which were beaten back by combined British and French forces – the insurgents had expected the French would join them.
So yes, it is worthy of a visit, though given that accepted history is fairly invariable you might be advised to choose between this and the “Odyssey” display at the Discovery Pavilion (next tip) as the differences are essentially in presentation. The Musée du Fort confines itself more to the military history.
The Musée is open daily from 1000 to 1700 from April to October, also from 1200 to 1600 in the Christmas Holidays (whenever they are!), and from 1100 to 1600 in February and March from 1100 to 1600 from Thursdays to Sundays. Address: rue Ste-AnnePhone: (418) 692-1759Directions: In rue Ste-Anne near the Frontenac Stairway and the pl d’Armes.Other Contact: fax: (418) 692-4161
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des Jardins by mim95
The interior features two maple-wood elevators and copper plaques showing the scenes of the company's early activities.
In 2001, the top floors were converted into the official residence for Quebec's premier. Only the lobby is opened to the public.
Plaza des Jardins is where you can find the monument of the first Canadian cardinal and the archbishop of Quebec, Elzear-Alexandre Taschereau. The bronze and gold statue illustrates his devotion to God and assistance to the Irish victims of typhus in 1847. Leave a Comment Address: 65 rue Ste-AnneDirections: Across the City Hall on rue Ste-Anne in Upper Town
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 Escalier Casse-Cou by mim95
From here, you can get a good view of the narrow streets and the buildings of Lower Town. Leave a Comment Directions: Steps from the funicular
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 Musee de l'Amerique
francaise by mim95
There are about a dozen paintings from as early as the 15th century. And a 3500 years old mummy is also on display.
Adult admission is $4. But you can get a discount if you plans to visit Musee de la Civilisation and Centre d'Interpretation Place-Royale. Leave a Comment Directions: Musee de l'Amerique francaise is located next to the Notre-Dame Basilica.
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 Fountain in Place d'Armes by mim95
You can see the gothic style fountain in the middle of the square. The monument de la Foi (monument of the truth) is above the fountain, honoring the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the Peres Recollets (Franciscan monks) in 1615. Leave a Comment Directions: Place d'Armes is bordered by St-Louis, Ste-Anne, Fort and Tresor, steps from Chateau Frontenac in Upper Town.
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 Porte Saint-Louis by mim95Leave a Comment Directions: On rue Saint-Louis between the Parliament Building and the Citadel.
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 Shops along Rue du
Petit-Champlain by mim95Leave a Comment Directions: Directly facing Escalier Casse-Cou in Lower Town.
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 Outdoor art show along Rue du
Tresor by mim95
There are also artists and street performers along the nearby rue St-Anne, which is lined with cafes and restaurants. Leave a Comment Directions: Rue du Tresor is across from Chateau Frontenac in Upper Town.
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 Great view of the St. Lawrence
River & Lower Town by mim95
It is a great place for a good stroll, people-watching, and watching the sunrise. Lots of street performers line along the boardwalk in the summer. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chateau Frontenac In Upper Town by the edge of the cliffs
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