- Old Quebec - On this tour we will start in the Lower Town where Samuel de Champlain first built l’Habitation, the first permanent European settlement in Canada. Afterwards we will climb the Breakneck Steps and take a tour of the Upper Town, and learn about life in New France in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Finally we’ll walk along the Dufferin Terrace and climb the promontory up to the fort for a fantastic view of the city.
- The tour route requires walking up two sets of stairs. *
- Self-Guided Walking Tour
The On This Spot application provides guided pedestrian historical tours. As users journey from one historical landmark to another, they find themselves at the precise location where a significant historical photograph was captured. The app allows them to compare historic and present images, use their device’s camera to create their own comparative photos, and to learn about local historical events and their contribution to greater human history.
In the course of this tour, we commence at the Lower Town, where l’Habitation, the first permanent European settlement in Canada, was constructed by Samuel de Champlain. Thereafter, we ascend the Breakneck Steps for a detailed exploration of the Upper Town, gaining insights into life during the era of New France in the 17th and 18th centuries. Our journey concludes with a stroll along the Dufferin Terrace, climbing up to the fort to take in a superb view of the city.
- Please note that the tour involves climbing two flights of stairs. *
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