Québec City lies on the St. Lawrence River, roughly three hours east of Montreal. The city is the second-oldest existing European settlement in Canada.

The Québec City region is a living historical illustration of a people unique to this continent, strong and proud of their Aboriginal, French, and British ancestry. Québec City, Côte-de-Beaupré, Île d'Orléans, as well as the Jacques-Cartier and Portneuf communities are included in the Greater Québec Area territory.

Québec City is made up of eight "arrondissements" (boroughs). When touring Vieux-Québec, the historical areas of Charlesbourg, Beauport, Cap-Rouge and Wendake, visitors are provided with a wonderful blend of past and present. Discover our museums and heritage homes, see the Parliament buildings and the Citadel, walk along the Vieux-Québec fortifications, visit the Musée de la civilisation and the Musée national des beaux arts du Québec.

The resort area of Côte-de-Beaupré brims with sites of major historical importance as well as exceptional nature tourist attractions. Heritage sites and architecturally significant buildings abound, along with several museums. Pilgrims flock to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica and the Cyclorama de Jérusalem. Many outdoor activities are available: golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobile and canyoning expeditions. Mont Sainte-Anne and the surrounding area with its waterfalls and hiking trails await you. Take part in the many festivals taking place year-round: Festival Arts et Reflets, Festival Blues, Festival des couleurs, and Festival de l'oie des neiges (Snow Goose Festival).
 

Drive round lle d'Orléans and you'll travel through a 400 year-old historical piece of land, cradle of many families of French origin in America. Experience total immersion in architecture, history, and heritage. This bucolic island is a call back to nature with wine, cider, cheese and maple product tasting opportunities, not to mention pond fishing, strawberry, raspberry and apple picking.

The Portneuf area provides visitors with numerous touring options. In addition to typical Portneuf history, culture, architectural heritage, museums, parks and waterfalls, the area features a large selection of resort locations and outdoor activities providing you with top-notch innkeeper hospitality and delicious food experiences; enjoy golf, bicycle and horseback riding, snowmobile excursions and, of course, hunting and fishing.

Every fall season, the color festival that sparks up the foliage is a good enough reason in itself to make the Quebec region your Canadian destination to travel. However, it is certainly not the only one and you should plan a longer trip in order to fully enjoy it!
 

With the Jacques-Cartier National Park, the many exciting and accessible natural sites and the ski resorts that are not yet covered in snow, the choice is endless in the region for hikers and/or photography lovers. Even in town and once you step out of the hotel, the number of city parks found in the city of Québec will enchant the outdoor fanatics. Those who enjoy wildlife watching will not want to miss the thousands of snow geese visiting the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area.

Sports fans travelling in the region will enjoy a great vacation with the start of the Quebec Remparts hockey season, the International Challenge Bell tennis tournament around the end of October and the beginning of November and the Ghosts Race. But autumn would not be autumn without football. What better time than fall, when it is neither too hot or too cold, to grab your bicycle and ride on one of the cycle paths or even to try out one of the region's golf courses?
 

Consider just a few reasons why Québec City is a wonderful destination for E-Learn 2007.
 

More information on Quebec City:

http://www.quebecregion.com/e/

Château Frontenac and the fortifications, Luc-Antoine Couturier, © 2006.
Aerial view of Québec City, Yves Tessier, Tessima © 2006.
Bicycle rest area, Sébastien Larose, © 2006.
Avenue Saint-Denis, Old Québec, Yves Tessier, Tessima © 2006.