Quebec was formerly known as New France (French Canada) in 1763, and after the end of the Seven Years' War, France ceded French Canada to The British, later renamed Quebec. The area underwent many changes, expanding northward into the Arctic Ocean, which was larger than New France. According to the results of the Canada 2001 Census, about 23% of the country's population speaks French, and French has a special status in Canada. For complex reasons such as history, including appeasement of the French community, the federal government has granted Quebec a high degree of autonomy, such as an independent official language, an independent judiciary, an education system, and even an independent customs and an independent immigration bill.
St. Lawrence River St. Lawrence River
Known as the Mother River of Quebec. Quebec has a population of about 8.58 million (2020), with 80% of the population and almost all industry clustered along the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River runs through the United States and Canada, starting from Lake Ontario, starting from Kingston at the mouth of Lake Ontario, until Cornwall, Ontario, cornwall below Canada, confluence with the Ottawa River west of Montreal, passing through the city of Trois-Rivières, to Quebec City, and finally entering the sea at the Gap Gap, with a total length of 3260 kilometers. St. Lawrence is abundant and, together with the Great Lakes, constitute the world's largest freshwater system. It is an important waterway from the Great Lakes system to the Atlantic Ocean, and has an extremely important position.
It seems that every country has a river called the Mother River. Because it has nourished the earth and nurtured the people for generations, becoming the cradle of the development of local civilization, witnessing the rise and fall of a country and a city. For Quebec, after so many vicissitudes, it is still the never-ending flow of the St. Lawrence River today.
Enjoying the scenery by the St. Lawrence River, the sunset light makes the ancient city look even more majestic and spectacular. Against the backdrop of the sun, it is even more majestic and unfathomable, and there are all the great river scenery you can imagine. Passenger and cargo ro-ro ships carry passengers and people on both sides of the river, gulls and birds fluttering on the river, giant ships of 10,000 tons slowly passing in the river, and flocks of wild ducks swimming on the shore. Casual people in pairs of threes or twos either stroll or cycle. Birds sometimes hover in the air, sometimes chasing waves on the surface of the water. The water is clean, and the ripples of the waves in the breeze are dazzling.
Quebec City Quebec City
Divided into two parts, the old city and the new city, separated by the unique north American city wall, the interior is an antique old city, and the outside is a new city with high-rise buildings. Old Quebec\Vieux-Québec Old Town Quebec (Historic District) is located in Quebec, the capital of Quebec. The area is about 1.35 square kilometers. Originally an indigenous Indian tribe, in 1608 a French explorer pioneered the development of Quebec, which subsequently became the capital of New France. After the Seven Years' War, England and France came under British ownership, and in 1791 it became the capital of the province of Lower Canada in British North America.
The center of the ancient city of Quebec is located on a high land, and it retains the only ancient city in North America that has survived to this day, with a total length of 4.6 kilometers. The ancient city is divided into two parts of the upper urban area and the lower urban area. The Fort of Quebec (established in 1892), a symbol of Quebec's historic district, is located in the Upper Town, towering over the highest point of Cape Diamond. Old Quebec was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1985 as an important historical witness to the colonial history and modernization process in North America. If Montreal represents today's Quebec Province, then Quebec City represents the former Quebec, and even the former Canada. It has sealed the memory of history and witnessed the rise and fall of the North American continent.
Chateau Frontenac Chateau Fontine
More than 300 years ago, the hotel was located in the commanding Castle of Saint Louis, where the French governor, Count Fontineck, shouted to the invading British General Phipps: "Listen to my guns!" Today, the smoke has long since dissipated, the fortress is in ruins, and the castle has been erected more than 100 years ago as the world's top luxury hotel. It has rightly become a landmark of Quebec City and the heart of all the city's great events.
The entire hotel is luxurious, and the interior still retains the traces of centuries-old history, antique and elegant. The central bronze tower seems to plunge straight into the sky, and the interior is golden and meticulously furnished, and details such as aisles and elevator corners are carefully cared for. Compared to some modern hotels, although it does not have a new and amazing design, it is low and restrained enough. Despite the high price of staying, guests continue to flock from all over the world. Many celebrities and celebrities are on the hotel's guest list.
Whenever there's a major event in the city, it's the perfect observation deck – overlooking the entire St. Lawrence Mother River and the entire Lower Quebec City, with sweeping views of all events and performances.
Citadelle Star Castle Fortress
Located in Quebec City, the Star-shaped Castle Fortress is the most famous military defensive fortress on the North American continent, the castle towers over the cliffs of the St. Lawrence River, guarding the core fortress of the St. Lawrence Transit Channel, and was called one of the strongest fortresses in North America by the British Empire at that time, and also called Gibraltar in North America. It is called a star castle because its buildings are shaped like stars. There is also a Royal 22e Régiment Museum, established in 1950, which shows the history of the troupe for nearly three hundred years. The exhibits on display involve uniforms, weapons, drawings, and many original manuscripts documenting life at the time.
The building has stood for 200 years and witnessed and documented many important historical moments that future generations can learn about. This is also the most important significance of the star castle today.
Montreal
Known as the "Paris of North America", once the economic capital of Canada, with the largest population and the most developed economy, in 1976, Toronto in Ontario came in as the first metropolis. Today, Montreal is still one of the most important economic centers of Canada, and the aviation industry, finance, design, film industry and other industries are very developed. Montreal is considered the best livable city in the world and has been recognized as a City of Design by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Plateau Mont-Royal Montreal Heights
Traditional French settlements are also synonymous with fashion and creativity. "Plateau" means "highland" in French, and the high area is located at the foot of Mount Royal, surrounded by Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Saint-Laurent parallel, which is a higher terrace, hence the name. Houses in high areas are not magnificent, with winding black iron staircases, different colored roof walls, and even carefully painted glass windows, every detail of which will be remembered for a long time.
La Fontaine Park La Fontaine Park
One of montreal's most famous parks. Covering an area of about 40 hectares, the park has two connected ponds, and there is a large-scale fountain and waterfall, which is a must-see place to experience the rich French style.
Notre Dame de Montreal Notre Dame
Notre Dame de Montréal, which has the same name as Notre Dame de Paris, differs slightly from the Gothic Notre Dame cathedral in architectural style, the neo-Gothic style of Notre Dame de Montréal is more in the decorative effect than in the architectural structure, and the multi-storey arc spire, arcades, rose windows and bell tower spires in Notre Dame are masterpieces that absorb Gothic architectural elements. The glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal are painted with colorful biblical stories and more than 350 years of parish history, the walls decorated with walnut and gold leaves are intricately painted with colorful carvings and paintings, and the entire interior of the church is mainly decorated in shades of deep blue, sky blue, red, silver and gold, topped with stars made of gold. There are also religious artworks such as paintings and sculptures from the 17th to the 20th century.
Mount Royal\Mont Roya Mount Royal
It is a hill in Montreal, located on the north side of the city center, and the city of Montreal is also named after this mountain. The highest peak of Mount Royal is 233 meters above sea level. The hill was opened as Mount Royal Park, which opened in 1876 and is one of the largest parks in Montreal. Its designer was Olmsted, who designed New York's Central Park. In the evening, the rays of the setting sun sprinkle over the city of Montreal like a golden veil.