Construction started in 1673, and it forms part of the Ramparts of Quebec City, adjacent to the Plaines d’Abraham. The only ...

Founded in 1608, Quebec City is notable as not only one of the oldest cities in Canada but also one of the earliest cities of North America. Remnants of the city’s long and vast history can be seen at ...

In the 17th century, French settlers mounted defensive walls called ramparts along parts of Quebec City’s rocky escarpment to fortify it from the British. See these remnants on Rue des Remparts ...

You may have noticed as you are exploring Old Quebec all the fortifications and stone walls with small towers and ramparts. This is the only walled city north of Mexico as they have managed to ...

Gates, towers, and ramparts with cannons provide a fascinating look into the city’s tumultuous past ... and start planning your trip today, visit quebec-cite.com. As the most discerning ...

The historic neighborhood of Vieux-Québec, or Old Québec to English-speakers, is the only walled city north of Mexico. Those beautiful ramparts and fortifications you see literally around town ...