Old Quebec
historic neighborhood in Quebec City, Canada, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Old Quebec (French: Vieux-Québec) is the oldest neighbourhood in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. There are two parts: the Upper Town (French: Haute-Ville) and the Lower Town (French: Basse-Ville). It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. People often call Old Quebec the Old City in English.[1] In French, it is often called the Latin Quarter (French: Quartier latin).
Old Quebec | |
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 View of Old Quebec from Lower Town. Château Frontenac is visible at the top | |
| Coordinates: 46°48′47″N 71°12′29″W / 46.813°N 71.208°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| City | Quebec City |
| Borough | La Cité-Limoilou |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Official name | Historic District of Old Quebec |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv, vi |
| Designated | 1985 (9th session) |
| Reference no. | 300 |
| State Party | Canada |
| Region | Europe and North America |
References
change- ↑ Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.; Fodor's (2013). Fodor's Montreal and Quebec City 2013. Fodor's Travel. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-89141-939-6.
