The city itself is located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, near the point where the St. Charles River meets the St. Lawrence. Upper Town is located on top of the Cap-Diamant, a promontory (a point of high land jutting out over the water) 98 metres high. Lower Town is the part of the city located at shore level, below the promontory.  Several suburbs, such as Sainte-Foy, Sillery, Cap-Rouge, Charlesbourg, Beauport, and Ancienne-Lorette surround the city.

The only walled city north of Mexico, Quebec City is a alive with history. A high stone wall still surrounds the old part of the city.

The region boasts many breathtaking landmarks.

The Plains of Abraham, located near on the edge of the promontory overlooking the St. Lawrence River offer much to do in both summer and winter.

Further up the river the Montmorency Falls are also a must see. Linking the south shore with the north shore of the St. Lawrence River are the two bridges.

The Jacques Cartier River as well as the Chaudiere River empty themselves in the St. Lawrence close to Quebec City.

The Citadel, built in 1823 to 1832, was built by the British to protect Quebec City. It dominates the promontory overlooking the St. Lawrence. No one could enter or leave via the river without passing under the Citadel. Canadian troops have occupied the Citadel since 1871, when the British left.

The Port of Quebec has a long and distinguished history.
 
 
 
 

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