The cradle of French North America, Québec City has been recognized as a “World Heritage Jewel” by UNESCO. Located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, the “Old Capital” is like a condensed Europe with an exceptional charm.

The only fortified city in North America, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Québec City has a European flair inherited from its French colonists, and from British colonists after the famous battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. This tourist destination offers several attractions to its visitors, such as the Château Frontenac, the Place-Royale, the Battlefield Park as well as major events like the Festival d’été de Québec or the Québec Winter Carnival.

SOME FACTS:

• Climate: humid continental (on average, -12.8°C in January and 19.2°C in July). For more details, see the forecasts for Québec City.
• Tidal conditions: Check the tides schedule for the Québec City area
• Population: 516,622 inhabitants in 2011
• Québec City’s Port: Canada’s 3rd busiest port, it welcomes on average  100,000 cruise passengers annually

For more information on attractions, accomodations, restaurants and more:

Hilton Québec 
Stay at the World Cup athletes official hotel!
$154 + tx / night, upon availability, simple or double occupancy
Click here to book
Reservation: 418-647-6500 or 1-800-447-2411
 

Tryp Québec Hôtel Pur 
Live the outstanding World Cup experience with the athletes in the heart of Downtown by staying in a Hip & trendy Hotel right in the action !

$139 + tx / night, upon availability, simple or double occumancy
418-647-2611  1-800-267-2002
www.trypquebecpur.com

Condos and Hotel Stoneham
Directly located at the base of the mountain
Starting at $129 + tx / night, upon availabilty, simple or double occupancy.

Reservation : 1 800-463-6888, #710 or www.condoshotelstoneham.com