québec
states: [canada]
category: cultural
year: 1985
location: Province of Quebec, City of Quebec
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 46.8094444400, -71.2105555600
last visited: 2016
unesco id: 300
world heritage site: 300
Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada, is a historic gem founded in 1608, showcasing North America’s best-preserved colonial fortified city. With its cobblestone streets, 17th- and 18th-century architecture, and landmarks like the Château Frontenac, it reflects French cultural roots and early European settlement. Recognized for its historical and architectural value, it stands as a living testament to Canada’s colonial past.
