Top 10 Best of the Rest
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1. Porte Saint-Louis
Although the city walls were a security necessity in the 18th century, they were an impediment to merchants, so large gates such as Porte Saint-Louis were cut into the fortifications to improve the flow of commerce.
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2. Centre d’initiation aux fortifications et à la Poudrière de l’Esplanade
On display here are scale models and documents tracing the history of the city’s defense network.
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3. Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur
Stained-glass windows and marble plaques testifying to favors received through prayer are highlights of this Neo-Gothic jewel, built in 1910.
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4. Musée de cire de Québec
Life-size wax figures welcome you at this 17th-century house – historical personalities are on the ground floor, with contemporary stars upstairs.
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5. Centre d’interprétation de la vie urbaine
Québec City’s history is interpreted in 12 multimedia segments covering events from 1608 until the present.
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6. Hôtel du Parlement
The city’s political forum takes place here.
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7. Maison Chevalier
This former inn, built in 1792, houses displays on 17thand 18th-century Québec.
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8. Musée Bon-Pasteur
Highlighting the activities of the Soeurs du Bon-Pasteur religious order.
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9. Québec Experience
Animatronics and holograms are used to explore 400 years in the life of the city.
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10. Ferry, Québec City to Lévis
This 10-minute crossing offers a stunning view of the city.
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