About Quebec City

Quebec City (French: Ville de Québec, or just Québec) is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It sits at a commanding position on cliffs overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway. Quebec City's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of only three cities in North America (the others being Campeche, Mexico and San Juan, Puerto Rico) with its original city walls. Quebec is a city of about 700,000 residents.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Symbol: $

Language

English

Also: French

Phone Code

International dialing code for Canada

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Canada

Region

Americas

North America

Connectivity

The organizationZAP Québecprovides free wireless Internet in cafes and other locations throughout the city, but the service can fail to connect with some smartphones from time to time. As with any place, don't rely on their services for crucial tasks.

How to Get to Quebec City

Transportation options and arrival information

Direct flights to Quebec within Canada include fromToronto(1.5-1.75 hours).

Getting Around Quebec City

Local transportation and navigation tips

Walking is a great way to get around the Old Town, as the compact layout makes distances short. You will see beautiful old buildings and little vistas around every corner. You will get exercise. Do be careful of uneven cobblestones and narrow streets, though.