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History & Evolution
The city of Quebec first emerged on the world scene in the year 1608 in a settlement led by Samuel de Champlain. The name of the city was given by French. The meaning of Quebec is "where the river narrows". The river referred is the St. Lawrence River that closes in the east of city. The city was under the control of France from 1608 to 1759. This is the prime reason for majority of French speaking people in the area. The major industries at that time were the fur and lumber trades.

The French lost the to the British in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. The rulers of the new formed british colony allowed the French to retain their language and religion leaving much of the culture intact. The city remained under British rule until 1867 when Lower Canada (Quebec) joined Upper Canada (Ontario), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to form the Dominion of Canada. Today the city of Quebec stands as one of the major cities of Canada. The city will be completing its 400th anniversary in the year 2008.

Site-Seeing
Quebec is the administrative and bureaucratic center of the province. The capital city of province of Quebec has a very eventful history. The city houses a number of historic sites, natural attractions and other tourist destinations.

Château Frontenac:
The Château Frontenac is one of the most popular attractions in Quebec City. The Grand Hotel was designed by architect Bruce Price at the end of the 19th century. The hotel was opened in 1893. The hotel sits on a tall cape overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, thus giving a spectacular view. The Château Frontenac is the most prominent feature of the Quebec City skyline as seen from across the St. Lawrence. The city has become a symbol of the city of Quebec and is visited regularly by tourists from all over the globe.

Location: Downtown Quebec

Montmorency Falls:
The Montmorency Falls is a very large waterfall in Quebec City. The falls are at the mouth of the Montmorency River where it drops over the cliff shore into the Saint Lawrence River, opposite the western end of the Île d'Orleans. The falls were given this name in 1613 by Samuel de Champlain. He named them in honour of Henri II, duc de Montmorency, who served as viceroy of New France from 1620 until 1625. The waterfall is the highest in the province of Quebec. There are staircases that allow visitors to view the falls from several different perspectives. A suspension bridge over the crest of falls provides access to both sides of the park as well as a spectacular view. There is also an aerial tram (cable car) that carries passengers between the base and the top of the falls. In the summer the park hosts an international fireworks competition with the falls as a backdrop.

Location: Montmorency river

The Battlefields Park:
The Battlefields Park is one of Quebec city's most popular park and a world famous historical attraction. The park is also known as the Plains of Abraham. The park has two striking Martello Towers offering rotating displays and great views over the St Lawrence River. The Park is located at the center of Quebec city. The park is a symbol of the defeat of France by British to conquer Quebec in 1759. The park covers an area of 108 hectares and is an important destination for tourists. The park serves as a recreational spot for people of Quebec.

Location: Quebec center