Québec

Quebec, alsoQuébec,City of Québec,Quebec City, orQuébec Cityis the capital of the province of Quebec in Canada. Founded in 1608 bySamuel de Champlain, Quebec City is one of theoldest citiesin North America. The ramparts surroundingOld Quebec(Vieux-Québec) are the only fortifiedcity wallsremaining in the Americas north ofMexico, and were declared aWorld Heritage SitebyUNESCOin 1985 as the 'Historic District of Old Québec'.

The city's famous landmarks include theChâteau Frontenac, a hotel which dominates the skyline, andLa Citadelle, an intact fortress that forms the centre-piece of the ramparts surrounding the old city. TheNational Assembly of Quebec(provincial legislature), theMusée national des beaux-arts du Québec(National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec), and theMusée de la civilisation(Museum of Civilization) are found within or nearVieux-Québec.