Old Quebec - Cape Blanc - Parliament Hill Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline-Parlementaire |
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Quartier (district) | |
The district, as seen from the Bassin Louise.
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The district highlighted in blue, within its borough. |
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Arrondissement (Borough) | La Cité-Limoilou |
Ville (City) | Quebec City |
Province | Quebec |
Country | Canada |
Merged | 2009 |
Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline-Parlementaire is one of the 35 districts of the City of Quebec, and one of six that are located in the borough of La Cité-Limoilou. This area is certainly the most visited and most toured in the city. It is in this partly fortified area where a building that symbolizes Canada to the world, the Château Frontenac, is found, with its large terrace overlooking the city of Lévis just across the Saint Lawrence River. Dozens of cafes, tourist shops, restaurants, hotels and inns are found here. Some say this is the most European neighbourhood in North America.
The district comprises four distinct areas within the centre of Quebec City:
There are no longer any public schools in the district, due to the small number of families with children living there. The few private schools that are there serve clients who live almost exclusively outside the city center.
Coordinates: 46°48′36″N 71°12′36″W / 46.81000°N 71.21000°W