14 Facts That Make Québec City a Unique Destination in Canada

This international icon is the most photographed hotel in the world.

Entirely made of snow and ice, the Ice Hotel (Hôtel de Glace) is the only one in North America.

Located inside Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, it is the only one outside of Europe.

This star-shaped British fortress is the largest built in North America.

The longest cantilever bridge in the world, with a free span of 549 meters.

One of the biggest winter carnivals in the world.

Place of founding of Québec City and oldest French establishment in America.

Dedicated to the establishment and development of French culture in North America, it is the oldest museum in Canada.

This Anglican cathedral is the first built outside the British Isles.

It was the first Catholic parish north of the Spanish colonies in 1664.

The oldest stone church in North America was built in 1688.

Connecting Québec City and Montréal, it is the oldest road suitable for vehicles in Canada.

Located in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood, it is the oldest grocery store in North America.

The Morrin Center library is the oldest English-speaking public library in Canada.