Greater Quebec City at a Glance
Greater Quebec City is comprised of the eight boroughs of Quebec
City, the island of Orléans
and the regional municipalities of Côte-De-Beaupré
and Portneuf.
The city of Quebec is home to the famous Winter
Carnival and the old city, and is a delightful blend of historic old world
charm combined with all of the conveniences of a modern city. However, there is
much more to Greater Quebec City than just the area inside the old city walls.
There are several waterfalls in the area, some of which can be climbed during
the winter. Two major ski hills are located in the area, and rustic Portneuf
County is a major destination for snowmobile enthusiasts. Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier,
northwest of the old city, is the departure point for the Station Touristique
Duchesnay, home to the famous Ice
Hotel. The region also has dozens of historic religious sites, ranging from
small country churches to the basilica at the shrine
of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
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