Discover Quebec by Hire Car
The Canadian city of Quebec, is worth a visit not only for its still existing historic fortifications.
Located in the French-speaking province of the same name, Quebec offers numerous attractions and sights to visit, so you can plan several days for a stay in the city.
Sights in Quebec
Founded 400 years ago, Quebec was always fiercely contested between the French and the English. Because of its fortifications, however, the city could not be taken by the English for a long time. Only at the end of the 18th century, when Canada was completely ceded to England, Quebec also had to surrender.
Many sights in Quebec are related to historical buildings. Thus, on a sightseeing tour of the city, the Parliament, the Citadel, the Artillery Museum, the Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec and the historic Cartier-Brébeuf Museum should not be missed.
Culinary treats can be experienced at the many restaurants and bars in Old Quebec; specialties include duck breast, duck and whole pate, shellfish dishes, and smoked salmon.
Discover the Quebec area
For tours outside of Quebec, a hire car offers itself. So they should not miss in any case, the over 80 meters high waterfalls of Montmorency.
Depending on the orientation, a visit to Quebec is worthwhile throughout the year.
Located directly on the St. Lawrence River, climatic conditions can be described as continental, with cold winters alternating with mild summers.
During the summer months a number of festivals are held and the winter offers due to its abundance of snow, optimal conditions for all winter sports.