The major tourist destinations of this area are Quebec City, Mingan National Park, Saguenay, Rocher Perce, Manicouagan, Parc du Mont Tremblant, Tadoussac, Gaspe Peninsula, Mont Tremblant, Iles aux Grues, Lac Brome, Riviere du loup, Montreal
Duplessis, Val - David and Parc de la Gaspesie.
One of the major attractions of Quebec is the St. Lawrence River. Discover four cities along the route: Québec City, Charlevoix, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Chaudière-Appalaches.
The Québec region is of great historical and cultural heritage interest. The architecture, pedestrian streets and fortifications here are unique in North America. A must visit is the Plains of Abraham and Vieux-Québec (Old Québec), a UNESCO World Heritage travel destination.
No visit to this region can be complete without visiting the Old Quebec city. The main areas of tourist interest are in Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec), which is divided between Haute-Ville (Upper Town) within the city walls and Basse-Ville (Lower Town) at the foot of the cliff on which Upper Town stands. Explore the attractions of the Upper Town which include many museums bring to life the rich history of this region. A must visit is the Musée des Augustines de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec; the museum recounts the history of the nuns who founded the first hospital north of Mexico.
In the Lower Town, you will encounter the charming Quartier Petit Champlain-a cobblestone street filled with restaurants and boutiques. It is supplemented by history museums and the renowned Musée de la Civilization, which hosts excellent archaeological and anthropological exhibitions.
You can also stroll through the nearby Vieux-Port (Old Port), which has a promenade bordering the St Lawrence River.
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