Article by:
Ellie Hurley
While Montreal can entice with its cosmopolitan urban feel and buzzy restaurant scene, Quebec City is uniquely Canadian in its vibe – picturesque and with plenty of fascinating history, beautiful buildings and culinary classics. The cities are only three hours apart, but if you only have time to hit one, here’s why Quebec City should be at the top of your list of Canadian travel spots.
Historical architecture
Yes, Montreal has a cute historic district with cobbled streets and old-world galleries and restaurants that are perfect for an afternoon of wandering. With that said, there’s almost nothing in North America that can compete with the grand walled fortifications of Old Quebec. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s the only city north of Mexico City to still have its historic walls intact. Packed with 17th and 18th-century buildings, Old Quebec makes for a deeply atmospheric visit. Head to the quaint Quartier Petit-Champlain in particular, an ideal neighborhood for boutique shopping. Read the full travel article here.
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