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Place D’Youville draws crowds. Place D’Youville has been a focal point and gathering place for a very long time. It began as Montcalm public market, one of Québec’s busiest from 1878 to 1929. Its cultural vocation came to the fore in 1903 with the opening of Auditorium de Québec, then Palais Montcalm in 1932.
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Place D’Youville is the heart of the city’s action. In winter, ice skaters whirl around to lively music on its outdoor rink. Place D’Youville is the location of choice for winter Carnaval and summer Festival events. It’s also a favorite spot for street performers.
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A Masterpiece of Innovative Museology and Architectural Integration. Since it opened in 1988, Musée de la civilisation has pursued a ground-breaking mandate with bold exhibitions centred around the human condition.
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Château Frontenac and Saint Lawrence River. Parliament of Quebec. Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Place D'Youville.
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When Montcalm Market opened in 1878 in what is now Place D’Youville, just outside the walls, it sealed the commercial vocation of rue Saint-Jean, which from that point on would be connected to the rest of the city by a horse-drawn tram. However, the street’s narrowness was a problem.
Place-Québec, a new shopping mall, was also built. Work peaked in 1969 with the start of construction work on a series of skyscrapers that would cement Québec’s position as a truly modern city. Complexe G, Édifice de la Haute-Ville, 800 d’Youville, the Hilton Hotel, and Hôtel Le Concorde on Grande Allée all sprang up on lots that had ...
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The main stage moved from in front of City Hall to Place D’Youville, then to in front of the National Assembly before ending up on the Plains of Abraham, where it can now host over 100,000 music fans in wonderful natural surroundings. The other main stage is just a short walk away in Parc de la Francophonie. World-class shows.
This monument commemorates the inscription in 1985 of the Historic District of Old Québec on UNESCO’s prestigious list of World Heritage sites. Québec was the first city in North America to earn the distinction, the culmination of a series of efforts dating back to the 19th century to protect and present the district.
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Place-Royale is one of the most eloquent witnesses to Québec’s French origins. This lively public square was the city’s commercial hub until the mid-19th century. Hundreds of thousands of people visit it each year to experience the faithfully recreated atmosphere of New France.
Domaine de Maizerets is a great place for family get-togethers, nature fans, and science buffs. Its arboretum, which contains some 15,000 trees, shrubs, and perennials, is truly a living museum. It’s also home to a butterfly house designed to encourage close encounters between visitors and insects.
Old pictures. Each of these hundreds of images provices a captivating glimpse of local history. Many of them are sure to amaze you.
This museum tells visitors about Place-Royale, one of North America’s oldest quarters. Multimedia presentation, exhibits displaying rich collections, guided visits, cultural and educational activities introduce you to the area’s 400 years history.
Think about using street parking or a public parking lot. Below is a non-exhaustive list (sorted by neighborhoods) of public parking lots operated mainly by SPAQ (Société Parc-Auto du Québec), Gestiparc or Vinci Park: Vieux‑Québec–Cap‑Blanc–Colline parlementaire. Montcalm.
Hôtel-Dieu de Québec is the main place of prayer of the Augustinian sisters. It was rebuilt in 1799 using stones from the former palace of the intendant. A number of well-known artists and artisans have added their personal touch, including Thomas Baillairgé and Antoine Plamondon.
Place de la Gare is where travellers to Québec arrive by bus or train. City residents also frequently come here to relax by the huge fountain in the shade of the Gare du Palais, whose architecture calls to mind the French roots of Québec City.
