Accessible by steep stairs or via funicular car, Old Quebec’s Lower Town has its own historic charms. The Basse-Ville sprang up around the city’s harbor and was in fact the original ...

Following a negative evaluation by ICOMOS, however, the State Party withdrew the proposed extension and decided to postpone any extension of the Historic District’s perimeter until a later date.

It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, as the "Historic District of Old Quebec". Founded in the early 17th century by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, la vielle capitale ...

In Old Quebec City, you have the chance to experience ... administrative center of the city while the lower town is the historic district. It’s easy to walk to both parts and you can take ...

Travelers will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Québec City, known for its historic district and remarkable old-world atmosphere. A whale-watching expedition in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence ...

The representative of Canada stated that, although several projects were still under study, the cultural heritage of Old Quebec would be safeguarded and the Committee would be advised of any change in ...