VILLE DU QUÉBEC CITY QUÉBEC
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Four centuries of French presence in Cap Diamant! The French adventure on American soil began at the site of "Kébec," an Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows." A true meeting place and, from the beginning, a cultural crossroads, Québec City is far from being a 'museum town' frozen in time.

Québec City, the capital since 1608 and a World Heritage Site recognized as the cradle of French civilization in North America, invites you to join the local population in celebrating L'esprit des Fêtes throughout 2008. The program features major festivities aimed at commemorating the past, celebrating the present and looking to the future.

During 2008, a host of events will take place, from neighbourhood parties to grand-scale stage productions, and from international meetings to activities showcasing local traditions.

A fortified city: Since 1985, Québec City - the province's capital-has been included on UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage List. Old Québec City is a treasure trove of 17th- and 18th-century architecture. From August 3 to 7, 2005, the city will assume the festive air of the days of the French Regime with the New France Festival. The street will be alive with music, dancing and other entertainment.

Its winding streets lead to Cap Diamant and to "castles," a citadel, an historic plain, a boardwalk, gardens and magnificent views of the St. Lawrence. Taking in these sights, couples stop by cozy cafés or charming restaurants known for fine cuisine before ending their stroll at a friendly hotel.

Its famed Grande Allée entices visitors with its wild nightlife, the high point of which is the Québec City Summer Festival with more than 400 live shows beginning in early July. Bonjour Québec

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