Quebec City Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Quebec City
Where is it located?: Quebec City is in Quebec, on the St. Lawrence River.
Why do people go there?: The tourist office boasts that Quebec City is the most “European city on the continent”, which is very well may be…the fact it’s French speaking certainly doesn’t hurt.
How do travelers get there?: You can get there practically anyway you want to, but most head over from Montreal via bus or train.
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 418
Other phone tips:
Population: 643200
Languages: French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: French!, Old Québec, St. Lawrence River, Île d’Orléans
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/can/index.shtml#que
Tourist Office: http://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/en/accueil/index.shtml
Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Shoulder seasons and summer have the nicest weather usually.
Common Phrases:
City Specific Events:
How to get around?: There are city tours, buses, and of course, your own feet to get you around.
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