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Québec City : 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6. Hôtel du Parlement

The city’s political forum takes place here.
7. Maison Chevalier

This former inn, built in 1792, houses displays on 17thand 18th-century Québec.
8. Musée Bon-Pasteur

Highlighting the activities of the Soeurs du Bon-Pasteur religious order.
9. Québec Experience

Animatronics and holograms are used to explore 400 years in the life of the city.
10. Ferry, Québec City to Lévis

This 10-minute crossing offers a stunning view of the city.