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 Terrasse Dufferin by Dabs
If you want to catch the funicular to take you down to the Lower Town, it's located here or if you want to walk, the stairs to get down to the Lower Town are nearby as well.
The terrace is named for Lord Dufferin, governor of Canada from 1872 to 1878 who had the walkway built in 1878. Leave a Comment Address: Outside the Chateau Frontenac
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With the 400th anniversary celebrations of Québec coming up not long after our visit, there has been an ongoing flurry of activity to retrieve as much of the historical background to the city as possible prior to the big event.
Near the Frontenac Hotel, teams of researchers were undertaking a major archaeological dig. The site was under part of the Terrace Dufferin near the Hotel Frontenac, a very historic site if history is counted as building activity! At different times this area has had several forts, all bearing the name Saint-Louis, and two châteaux by the same name which were the residence of the Governors of New France. The first fort was built in 1620 by Samuel de Champlain, the final château was lost to fire in 1834. Subsequently the site has been vacant, but it was disturbed to some extent during construction of the Hotel Frontenac in 1892 and by construction of the Terrace Dufferin.
We were fascinated to see the archaeologists at work. No wonder they were busy, it seems the concept was to have the exposed remnants of the former buildings on display as a major feature for the 400th anniversary celebrations. By now the results should be waiting for your inspection!
Main photo: Archaeologists at work
Second photo: Archaeologist recording details
Third, fourth photos: Old building footings Address: Terrace DufferinPhone: +14186487016Directions: The "dig" is the Hotel Frontenac - being undertaken by Parks Canada, 2 D’Auteuil St Québec. It is known formally as the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site of CanadaWebsite: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/saintlouisforts/natcul/arch1a_e.asp
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 Tabagon Run in front of the
Chateau Frontenac! by jamiesno
For just a couple of dollars Canadian you get a tabagon, you get to drag it up a large hill and you get the rush of riding it back down.
I can only imagine what the wind chill would be coming down but people certainly seemed to be having a blast doing it.
By clicking on the link I have provided you can see the video I took of this activity. You will need Real Player from www.real.com to view the video :-) Leave a Comment
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 Walking along Terrasse
Dufferin, Quebec City by Jefie, 2 more photosLeave a Comment Directions: In the Vieux Quebec area, in front of Chateau Frontenac.
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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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 Wolfe-Montcalm Monument by mim95Leave a Comment Directions: Located in Parc des Gouverneurs, next to Chateau Frontenac, and across from the boardwalk.
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 UNESCO Monument (near left
bottom) by mim95
Quebec City is the first North American city to be added to the list because it is the only remaining walled city north of Mexico.
Quebec City is one of the thirteen World Heritage Sites located in Canada. There are a total of 754 sites around the world. Leave a Comment
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 More steps to climb on
Promenade des Gouverneurs by mim95Leave a Comment Directions: At the end of the Dufferin Terrace in Upper Town.
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 Statue of Samuel de
Champlain by mim95Leave a Comment Directions: Located on the north end of Dufferin Terrace (aka the boardwalk) outside Chateau Frontenac.
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 The elegant Château
Frontenac by richiecdiscLeave a Comment Address: 1, rue des Carrières Québec QC G1R 4P5Phone: 1-800-441-1414Directions: Impossible to miss as sitting on a bluff above the city and visible from just about anywhere.Website: http://www.fairmont.com/
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