Quebec, Quebec
Built on a rock named Cap Diamant above the St. Lawrence River, Québec City has a distinctively European flavor, with impressive fortifications, narrow cobblestone streets lined with grey stone buildings, and the only intact city walls in North America. The city sits at a narrow point on the north bank of the St. Lawrence River (Indians called it Kebec, meaning "place where the waters narrow") and is basically divided into two parts—old and new.
Vieux Québec, the old section, is itself in two parts: Haute-Ville, or “Upper Town,” at the top of the cliff, and Basse-Ville, or “Lower Town,” below. Upper Town includes most of the historic part of Old Québec. Four gates through the massive granite and limestone walls surrounding the city provide access between the old and new sections. In Québec, a comfortable pair of walking shoes is a must—hours can be spent exploring the seemingly random arrangement of winding streets and alleyways lined with shops, galleries and outdoor restaurants.
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