Quebec CityQuebec CityThe History, Culture, and LandmarksThe History, Culture, and Landmarks

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Only city in North America Only city in North America to have the original to have the original defensive city walls still defensive city walls still standingstanding

Divided into two unofficial Divided into two unofficial parts, the upper City that is parts, the upper City that is atop Cape Diamond or “Cap atop Cape Diamond or “Cap Diamond”, and the lower Diamond”, and the lower city that lies below the cape city that lies below the cape and also across the riverand also across the river

Quebec HistorySamuel de Champlain

Quebec settlement in 1608

•Jacques Cartier first attempted settlement

-unsuccessful due to native resistance and harsh winter conditions

•Samuel de Champlain tried again successfully in 1608

-by 1665 there were over 500 people living in the settlement

-By 1763 the city was full fledged with over 8,000 residents

British Struggle City was captured by the British in 1759 during the Seven Year War

-Expansionist war between the British and the French for new territory -Often called the French and Indian War because of the alliance the French made with many

Indian tribes against the British. -France battled the Brits for four years to try and regain control of the city -Battles that ensued were the Battle of Beauport, the Battle of the Fields of Abraham, and the

Battle of Sainte Foy.

France gave up the city to the British in 1763

-Decision was made as part of the conditions of the Treaty of Paris -French chose to give up city of Quebec to the British instead of giving up their Caribbean

colonies due to their lucrative sugar exports.

Illustration of the death of the British General James Wolfe at their victory at the Battle of the

Fields of AbrahamThe French sign the city of Quebec over to the British in Paris in 1753

The residents of Quebec still honor those lost in the Seven

Year War to this day.

Plains of Abraham 1.5 miles long by .5 miles wide and

overlooked by the Citadel.

Named after Abraham Martin -Fisherman and farmer who used the fields to graze his livestock in the late

1500s and early 1600s.

Made famous by the “Battle of the Plains of Abraham”

Arial View of the Plains of Abraham

Citadel of Quebec Star shaped Military Installation located on top of Cap Diamont

(Cape Diamond)

Residence of the Governor General and base for Royal 22nd Regiment.

Construction began in 1745 by the French and wasn’t finished until 1832 by the British

Churchill and Roosevelt stayed there to discuss strategy for WWII during the Quebec conference in 1943.

Arial view of the Citadel to illustrate the “star Arial view of the Citadel to illustrate the “star shape”shape”

Citadel Guards of the Royal 22nd Regiment

Hotel de Glace Made entirely out of ice First opened on new years day 2001 Must be built from scratch every year Open for 4 months only Constructed by 60 Workers Costs between $800-$1500 a night to stay Only heated areas are the bathrooms which are in

completely separate buildings from the hotel

Château de Frontenac Built in 1893 to

encourage luxury tourism Guinness book for “most

photographed hotel in the world”

Designed by American architect named Bruce Price

Over 600 rooms

Summer Festival

Takes place at the end of July every year since 1968.

Lasts for eleven days Takes place all over the city but the main

stages are on the Plains of Abraham Hosts live music, street performances, and

crafts.

Flyer for events at the Summer Festival

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Crowds gather at the Plains of Abraham to witness live performances

Carlos Santana and the Black Eyed Peas Perform at the Summer Festival

Winter Carnival

Running every year since 1955 Features ice sculpture, winter sports, music,

dancing, and food. Lasts from the end of January to mid

February each year.

Ice sculptures during the winter carnival

Dog racing and other winter sports play an important role in

the winter carnival

Bonhomme or “good man” is the king and official

symbol of the city’s winter carnival and can be seen throughout the city while he carnival is taking place

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