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Welcome to Quebec City, Quebec, courtesy of Travel Channel. The French-Canadian city is one of the oldest cities in North America, full of history, impressive architecture and breathtaking landscapes overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
Horse and buggy going through the Saint Louis Street gate under the battlements of Old Quebec City.
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Architect: Jean Baillargé, François Baillargé, Thomas Baillargé Located on this site since 1647, the Cathedral has twice been destroyed by fire throughout the centuries. The interior was designed by Jean Baillairgé and his son François from 1786-1822. In 1843, François' son, Thomas, suggested a reconstruction of the façade to resemble the church of Sainte-Geneviève in
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This is the view of Quebec City from Levi's Fort No. 1. It was starting to rain when I was there so this is not a very clear picture. Levis, Quebec, Canada
Architect: Thomas Baillargé The construction of the Archbishop's residence began in 1844 and was completed in 1847. It was built following the plans of architect Thomas Baillargé. In 1903, François-Xavier Berlinguet was put in charge of the renovations of the side wall of the building, that which runs along Côte de la Montagne. As part
Architect: Thomas Baillargé In the days of New France, the Royal Redoubt, stood on the site of the Morrin Centre. These enclosed defensive works were adjacent to the original city walls. Initially used as a military barracks, they came to house prisoners of war. Many died in the cramped and disease-ridden conditions of captivity. Some
Architect: Thomas Baillargé Following the plans of architect Francois Baillargé, the construction of the chapel began in 1817. After the Jesuits returned to Canada in 1849, they were asked to assume the direction of the congregation, as well as the chapel, which happened to display a particular devotion towards the Canadian Martyrs. The Canadian Martyrs
Architect: Victor Daniel Horsburgh Fine branch of Canadian Bank of Commerce with tastefully curving corner entrance at the corner of Paul and Pierre. No longer in use as a bank. Designed by Victor Daniel Horsburgh who produced over thirty branches for the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
Built as a Wesleyan Church in 1849-50. In the twentieth century, Congregationalist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches throughout the country merged in 1925 to form The United Church of Canada. In Quebec City, Chalmers Free Presbyterian and the Quebec Methodist (Wesleyan) Church independently joined the new body. As a result, there were two United Church congregations
Architect: Ross & MacDonald Built in 1930-1931 amid controversy for Price Brothers Ltd., it is the tallest building in the Old Quebec historical district, and one of the oldest skyscrapers in Canada. The building is the property of the Quebec City administration, but leased to and used by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du
Architect: Georges-Émile Tanguay A statue of Cardinal Taschereau (1820-98) stands in the hotel forecourt, which once served as a marketplace. Taschereau, a former rector of Laval University, was the first Canadian to be made a cardinal.
