Quebec City

A remarkable cultural and geographic crossroads, Québec has a unique and special role to play internationally. Known worldwide for its rich history and heritage, it is also a modern and dynamic city. Its economic and cultural strength has fostered ties with major cities around the world. Its economic and cultural strengths promote partnerships with other cities around the world, and its ties abroad help attract many international events.

Its status as a world heritage city also contributes to its international renown. Whenever we think of Québec City, obviously we think of Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham, Place Royale, and all those other magnificent sites whose reputation has spread throughout the world.

But Québec City has a lot of other less well-known attractions whose charms are just waiting to be discovered. Québec City is 400 years old. It boasts four centuries of history marked by encounters with the First Nations, battles between the French and English, terrible epidemics, and the acts of the men and women our streets are named after today; four centuries during which Québec has grown into the city we know and love, forging a character all its own built around a thriving culture, economic success, urban transformation, neighborhood life, and the French radiance. [origin : Ville de Québec]

(Link : http://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/index.aspx)