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Quebec City, Provincial capital on the Saint Lawrence River, Canada.

The city spans across six boroughs, with its historic center divided between Upper Town atop Cape Diamond and Lower Town along the riverbank.

Samuel de Champlain established the first permanent French settlement in North America at Place Royale on July 3, 1608.

The Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral holds the oldest bishopric seat in North America and contains a museum displaying religious artifacts.

The Gare du Palais terminal serves both train and bus connections, while Jean-Lesage International Airport operates flights to eastern Canada and Central America.

The city features North America's only preserved fortification walls north of Mexico, extending 4.6 kilometers around the colonial center.

Location: Quebec

Inception: July 3, 1608

Founders: Samuel de Champlain

Elevation above the sea: 98 m

Shares border with: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Lévis, Boischatel, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Wendake, Notre-Dame-des-Anges, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Lac-Delage, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Lac-Beauport, Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, L'Ange-Gardien

Website: https://ville.quebec.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 46.81611,-71.22417

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51

Photo locations in Quebec

Quebec presents diverse photography settings, from the stone buildings of Old Quebec to the 83-meter Montmorency Falls. The province contains natural landmarks like the Saint Lawrence River, urban locations including Montreal's street art, and architectural subjects such as Notre-Dame Basilica. Mountain ranges, forests, and coastal areas provide natural settings, while historical districts display French colonial architecture.

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