Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
More than a
religious destination
Do you want to visit a French-speaking
city with a European feel? No need to
board an overseas flight to France when
you can take a quick trip to Montréal
or Québec City and enjoy the eclectic
architecture, boutiques and variety of
food offerings that make these cities
unique. Travel to Québec is especially
convenient for visitors from the U.S.
“Montréal is only a six-hour drive from
New York City, or a two-hour flight from
Chicago. By visiting us in Québec, you
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get all the advantages of the European
culture without the long overseas flight
or exhausting jetlag,” says Massalaz. “We
are also a very affordable destination!”
In addition, she points to other
Québec offerings:
History and art You can travel back to
the 17th century and walk the cobbled
streets of Old Montréal, admire works of
art, see the stained glass of the Gothic
Revival architecture and visit the Notre
Dame Basilica, which tells the story
of the founders of the city. Another
must-see is Québec City, founded in
1608 and the only walled city in North
America north of Mexico. It is a UNESCO
World Heritage site that surrounds
you with old-world charm as you stroll
through the romantic Petit Champlain
district, a quaint neighborhood filled
with unique boutiques and bistros.
For a unique art experience, visit the
Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and
Museum, a family-owned business
located just 15 minutes from Québec
City. Based on repoussé, the art of metal
embossing, this studio and museum