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Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City's Old Town is the only fortified city north of Mexico, and walking within its walls is like stepping into a different century. The Upper Town perches on a cliff above the St. Lawrence River, dominated by the Chateau Frontenac hotel and the star-shaped Citadelle fortress. The Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk offers sweeping river views, and a funicular connects to the Lower Town's Quartier Petit-Champlain — one of the oldest commercial districts in North America, with narrow lanes, artisan shops, and outdoor cafes. Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the city in 1608, and the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church dates to 1688. Beyond the walls, the Plains of Abraham provide a vast park where the famous 1759 battle between the French and British decided the fate of North America. The Saint-Roch neighborhood has reinvented itself as a creative hub with galleries, restaurants, and tech startups.
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The Upper Town and Lower Town are connected by steep hills, stairs, and the Old Quebec Funicular — save your energy by taking the funicular up and walking down.
June through September for warm weather and outdoor terraces, or February for the famous Winter Carnival when the city embraces its snowy beauty with ice sculptures and parades.