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Quebec City is capital of Quebec and the province’s second-largest city, after Montreal. One of the oldest cities in Canada, parts of its historic old town (Vieux-Quebec) are Unesco-listed, characterised by European-style churches, ramparts and fortified walls.
The city sits above the St Lawrence river; its highest point, Cape Diamond, is 103 metres above it. Divided into two parts, the Upper (Haute-Ville) and Lower Towns (Basse-Ville) each have a distinct flavour. They are connected by the Escalier steps and the Old Quebec Funicular.
The Lower Town has the ancient Notre Dame des Victoires church, the Petit Champlain district, the port, and the Musée de la Civilisation.
One of Quebec’s signature events is its spectacular winter carnival. The city comes alive in the snow, with concerts and night parades. There is no bad time to snap up Quebec flights however. Summers are warm and the "fall foliage" is beautiful.
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Peak Season:.
Most visitors book their Quebec flights in late June to September. The summer festivals take place during this time - the Summer Festival (July 8-18), the International Firework Festival (July 24-August 11); and the New France Celebrations (August 4-8).
Off Season:
From November to April is Quebec’s off season, unless you are a skier or if you’re there for the Winter Carnival.
Taxi and limo service is available and all the major car-hire companies are represented at the airport including Avis, Hertz, Budget and Thrifty. No city transit or shuttle service is available downtown from the airport.
Walking is the best way to explore Quebec and its sights. Bicycle tours through the most historic parts of the city are also available. The Route Verte, in summer, is a network of cycling trails that connect 16 regions and passes through 320 municipalities.
The public bus system is run by Réseau de transport de la Capitale. Buses run between 6am and 1am. Night buses run at the weekend.
The funicular links Basse-Ville to the upper part of Old Quebec.
The main airport for flights to Quebec is:
Quebec/Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) (website: www.aeroportdequebec.com). The airport is located six miles southwest of the city.
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