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Quebec City or Montreal? |
Travel Info Hey, I was going to visit QC or Montreal with my wife for a three day weekend. I can't figure out which one to visit. Any suggestions? Travel Tips OK, I live in Quebec City, and although I am obviously much more partial to my own city I highly recommend it from an objective point of view also. I worked in tourism for four years, and I'd say 80% of the tourists said they preferred Quebec City to Montreal. Here's why I think that's so: 1- Quebec City is much more historic. The city will be 400 years old in 2008, I think the oldest city in North America. It is the only fortified city North of Mexico (which means there are stone walls around the old City), the buildings are old and historically significant. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage 2- Being such an old city, it has a bit of a European feel to it. More interesting than Montreal, which is more modern. It is often considered more beautiful in Quebec City, but I suppose that's a question of taste, so it's up to you to decide. 3- You can do exactly everything in Quebec City that you would do in Montreal. There are bars, great restaurants, lots of shopping (outside the old city, in one of the suburbs is the largest shopping centre in Eastern Canada). There's a great nightlife, if that's what you want, but you can also just spend quiet time, walking around the parks, or the city. You can take a cruise on the river, etc. We have museums and everything that could interest anyone. 4- You can do all that with much less trouble. There's a LOT less traffic here than in Montreal. Quebec City is also much safer than Montreal. Some people complain about the language (the official language is French, but in Montreal too, though) but most people, especially in the tourist business (i.e. hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, etc.) will speak English pretty well. Do come and visit us, you won't regret it. Source(s): http://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/en/accueil... The official city website. Other Travel Tips QC is a historic, smaller city in a beautiful location. If history appeals to you, then I'd recommend it. Montreal is more of a thriving, modern city known for its shopping, jazz clubs and strip joints. Both are very cool places, though. If nightlife is more important to you, then Montreal is the place to go. Bon voyage! Been there, done that! Definitely, Quebec City. It's a little farther away, but much more authentic feeling than Montreal, which is just like any other big city, and is marred by old Olympic architecture from the 1970s. QC feels like you're in France, and that's all they speak. The architecture is very French, too. Check out the Hotel Frontenac. http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac... Quebec City is nicer and more tourist friendly. Cooler sites too. Have a croissant at Le Cafe Krieghoff (our impressions below) |
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