14 Facts That Make Québec City a Unique Destination in Canada


Only number one will do? You’ve come to the right place. Here are just a few areas where Québec City stands alone.
- One of a Kind Attractions
One of a Kind Attractions
- Pamela MacNaughtan
1Château Frontenac
This international icon is the most photographed hotel in the world.
- Danny Vachon
2Ice Hotel
Entirely made of snow and ice, the Ice Hotel (Hôtel de Glace) is the only one in North America.
- Jeff Frenette
3Holy Door
Located inside Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, it is the only one outside of Europe.
- Attractions Among the Biggest
Attractions Among the Biggest
- Citadelle de Québec
4Citadelle de Québec
This star-shaped British fortress is the largest built in North America.
- Jeff Frenette Photography
5Pont de Québec (Québec Bridge)
The longest cantilever bridge in the world, with a free span of 549 meters.
- Oldest Buildings and Sites
Oldest Buildings and Sites
- Jeff Frenette
7Place Royale
Place of founding of Québec City and oldest French establishment in America.
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Musée de l'Amérique francophone
Dedicated to the establishment and development of French culture in North America, it is the oldest museum in Canada.
- Cathédrale Holy Trinity
9Holy Trinity
This Anglican cathedral is the first built outside the British Isles.
- Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Daniel Abel
10Notre-Dame-de-Québec
It was the first Catholic parish north of the Spanish colonies in 1664.
- Jeff Frenette Photography
11Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
The oldest stone church in North America was built in 1688.
- Chemin du Roy, Yves Tessier
12Chemin du Roy
Connecting Québec City and Montréal, it is the oldest road suitable for vehicles in Canada.
- Oldest Businesses and Institutions
Oldest Businesses and Institutions
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13Épicerie J.A Moisan (Grocery Store)
Located in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood, it is the oldest grocery store in North America.
- Morrin Centre, Jeff Frenette Photography
14Morrin Centre Library
The Morrin Center library is the oldest English-speaking public library in Canada.