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Quebec City - History and culture

Things to Do: History and culture

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

The Musée de la civilisation has won over visitors through the international scope of its numerous exhibitions and its unusual take on unorthodox themes. Hundreds of thousands continue to come every year. Alongside the exhibitions are cultural and educational activities that allow visitors to gain deeper insight into the various themes through fun activities, educational programs, talks, movies, shows, and workshops. The Musée de la civilisation is unquestionably the Museum of human adventure!

Attraction type: History museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

Dating back to the mid-17th century, this historic neighborhood is the oldest commercial district in North America.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This grassy field was the site of a famous battle between the French and the English in 1759.

Attraction type: Park; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

The location of the city's original settlement, historic Lower Town is situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 110 attractions in Quebec City
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This famous town plaza is the heart of historic Lower Town and has been an important social center since the city's founding.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood; Town center/square/plaza; Amusement/theme park; Military base/facility; Tourist/visitor center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

Constructed by the Duke of Wellington to fortify the city following the War of 1812, this huge old fort can be toured.

Attraction type: Military museum; Military base/facility; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This small museum chronicles the history of the city, including the numerous battles fought for its control.

Attraction type: Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

Musee de Ursulines/Museum of the Ursuline Order in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec This museum is an addition to a present day working Ursuline Order monastery, girl's boarding and day school that has been in...

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 110 attractions in Quebec City
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This bucolic park includes the Plains of Abraham, where the decisive battle that led to British control of Quebec took place.

Attraction type: Park; Battlefield; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This art museum emphasizes works by artists native to Quebec but also includes touring international exhibitions.

Attraction type: History museum; Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

Beautiful history museum documenting the settlement of Quebec by the French.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This structure, built as a home to Jean-Baptiste Chevalier in 1752 from two 17th-century structures, has been restored as a museum focusing on Quebec's history.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

The meeting place of Quebec's National Assembly, this building is an impressive architectural landmark.

Attraction type: Government building
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 110 attractions in Quebec City
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

The earliest buildings of this famous Catholic landmark were constructed in the 17th century.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 110 attractions in Quebec City

This once bustling port now serves as a nostalgic reminder of Lower Town's history.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 110 attractions in Quebec City
Attraction type: Fountain
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