Fortifications of Québec
Take a look at this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Québec City.

If military history interests you, walk along the Fortifications of Québec, which make this the last fortified city north of Mexico. Its imposing ramparts were declared a historic monument in 1957; today it houses a small museum and offers 90-minute walking tours.
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Musée de l'Amérique Francophone
Managed by the Musée de la Civilisation, this establishment educates on the history of the Francophone culture in North America.
Hôtel du Parlement
Welcome to the home of Québec's National Assembly.
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
A Roman Catholic Church that has the distinction of being a National Historic Site of Canada.
Rue St.-Jean
A festive spirit imbues the atmosphere of this part of Old Québec.
Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
Hop on the Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec, located directly next to the Brokeback Stairs for the 45-degree, glass cable railway with its panoramic views.
Place-Royale
This is the origin of French civilization in North America.
Auberge Saint-Louis
An intimate, good value property close to local attractions.
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
With its castle-like architecture and turrets, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is built on a bluff overlooking the city.
Hôtel Le Priori
A boutique hotel in the historic home of influential Québec architect and carpenter Jean Baillairgé.
Le Saint-Pierre
Fine hotel service with the distinct Old Québec charm of an intimate inn.
Le Germain Hôtel Quebec
A unique blend of old and new gives this hotel character in the Old Port section of the city.
Auberge Saint-Antoine
A distinctive boutique hotel close to museums and the St. Laurent river.
Spa Eastman
A destination spa that feeds the soul.
Spa Eastman Montréal
Reach new heights at Spa Eastman Montréal.
Mountain View Grand Spa
Unwind and reset at the Mountain View Grand Spa.
The Topnotch Spa
Rely on the advice of expert therapists to receive treatments that will benefit you the most.
The Spa at Stoweflake
Take in sweeping mountain views while enjoying relaxing treatments.
Unibroue La Fin du Monde
Unibroue, from Québec, comes remarkably close to the depth and complexity of Belgian Trappist brews, and features a far wider range of styles.
Unibroue Maudite
Québec's Unibroue is one of the world leaders in brewing Belgian-inspired ales, and "Maudite" is one of their most fascinating beers.
Unibroue Terrible
Made by the Belgian-inspired Canadian brewery Unibroue, as its name implies, Terrible is terribly strong and complex.
Unibroue Blanche de Chambly
The Belgian-inspired Canadian brewery Unibroue is located in Chambly, a small town near Montreal. Introduced in 1992, this "white of Chambly" was the brewery's first creation, offering a Belgian-style witbier packed full of spiciness.
Barr Hill Gin
Caledonia Spirits founder Todd Hardie started as a beekeeper, and maintains strong ties to local producers in Vermont.
Magic Hat #9 Not Quite Pale Ale
Magic Hat's flagship beer is shrouded in mystery, prompting questions such as: 'Why is it not quite a pale ale?' and 'What does the number 9 signify?'
The Kentucky Derby
May 6, 2017
Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports", the annual Kentucky Derby race is an opportunity to experience the excitement of the most important of all horse races.
The 2017 Masters Golf Tournament
April 6, 2017 - April 9, 2017
The annual Masters Tournament gathers top professionals from across the globe to battle for the sport’s most prestigious article of clothing — the green jacket.
Gourmet & Grapes
February 2, 2017 - February 5, 2017
Gourmet & Grapes at The Sanctuary brings together food and wine enthusiasts from around the world for a weekend of glamorous events at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
MQ Vienna Fashion Week
September 11, 2017 - September 17, 2017
The seven-day event debuts the ninth edition of its fashion show.
What's Nearby
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Musée de l'Amérique Francophone
2 Côte de la Fabrique Québec City QC G1R 3V6 CanadaManaged by the Musée de la Civilisation, this establishment educates on the history of the Francophone culture in North America.
Hôtel du Parlement
1045, rue des Parlementaires Québec City QC G1A 1A3 CanadaWelcome to the home of Québec's National Assembly.
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
16, rue De Buade Québec City QC G1R 4A1 CanadaA Roman Catholic Church that has the distinction of being a National Historic Site of Canada.
Rue St.-Jean
Rue St.-Jean Québec City QC G1R 1P5 CanadaA festive spirit imbues the atmosphere of this part of Old Québec.
Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
16 Rue du Petit Champlain Québec City QC G1K 4H4 CanadaHop on the Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec, located directly next to the Brokeback Stairs for the 45-degree, glass cable railway with its panoramic views.
Place-Royale
Place-Royale Québec City QC G1K 4E9 CanadaThis is the origin of French civilization in North America.
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Auberge Saint-Louis
48 rue Saint-Louis Québec City QC G1R 3Z3 CanadaAn intimate, good value property close to local attractions.
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
1 rue des Carrières Québec City QC G1R 4P5 CanadaWith its castle-like architecture and turrets, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is built on a bluff overlooking the city.
Hôtel Le Priori
15 rue du Sault-au-Matelot Québec City QC G1K 3Y7 CanadaA boutique hotel in the historic home of influential Québec architect and carpenter Jean Baillairgé.
Le Saint-Pierre
79, rue Saint-Pierre Québec City QC G1K 4A3 CanadaFine hotel service with the distinct Old Québec charm of an intimate inn.
Le Germain Hôtel Quebec
126, rue Saint-Pierre Québec City QC G1K 4A8 CanadaA unique blend of old and new gives this hotel character in the Old Port section of the city.
Auberge Saint-Antoine
8 rue Saint-Antoine Québec City QC G1K 4C9 CanadaA distinctive boutique hotel close to museums and the St. Laurent river.
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Spa Eastman
A destination spa that feeds the soul.
Spa Eastman Montréal
Reach new heights at Spa Eastman Montréal.
Mountain View Grand Spa
101 Mt View Rd Whitefield NH U.S.Unwind and reset at the Mountain View Grand Spa.
The Topnotch Spa
Rely on the advice of expert therapists to receive treatments that will benefit you the most.
The Spa at Stoweflake
Take in sweeping mountain views while enjoying relaxing treatments.
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Unibroue La Fin du Monde
Unibroue, from Québec, comes remarkably close to the depth and complexity of Belgian Trappist brews, and features a far wider range of styles.
Unibroue Maudite
Québec's Unibroue is one of the world leaders in brewing Belgian-inspired ales, and "Maudite" is one of their most fascinating beers.
Unibroue Terrible
Made by the Belgian-inspired Canadian brewery Unibroue, as its name implies, Terrible is terribly strong and complex.
Unibroue Blanche de Chambly
The Belgian-inspired Canadian brewery Unibroue is located in Chambly, a small town near Montreal. Introduced in 1992, this "white of Chambly" was the brewery's first creation, offering a Belgian-style witbier packed full of spiciness.
Barr Hill Gin
Caledonia Spirits founder Todd Hardie started as a beekeeper, and maintains strong ties to local producers in Vermont.
Magic Hat #9 Not Quite Pale Ale
5 Bartlett Bay Road South Burlington VA U.S.Magic Hat's flagship beer is shrouded in mystery, prompting questions such as: 'Why is it not quite a pale ale?' and 'What does the number 9 signify?'
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The Kentucky Derby
May 6, 2017
700 Central Ave., Louisville KY 40208 U.S.Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports", the annual Kentucky Derby race is an opportunity to experience the excitement of the most important of all horse races.
The 2017 Masters Golf Tournament
April 6, 2017 - April 9, 2017
The annual Masters Tournament gathers top professionals from across the globe to battle for the sport’s most prestigious article of clothing — the green jacket.
Gourmet & Grapes
February 2, 2017 - February 5, 2017
One Sanctuary Beach Dr. Kiawah Island SC 29455 U.S.Gourmet & Grapes at The Sanctuary brings together food and wine enthusiasts from around the world for a weekend of glamorous events at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
MQ Vienna Fashion Week
September 11, 2017 - September 17, 2017
The seven-day event debuts the ninth edition of its fashion show.