Quebec City, Canada, Shopping, Vacation Travel
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Quebec City is a
World Heritage Site.
Cruise ships dock in
Quebec City and make it
a great city for shopping.
Quebec City celebrates
its national and
international charm with
European style
architecture and
international
shopping.
The international flavor of
the visitor dictates a wide
range of shopping and
dining options.
There is a section of the
city at the lower level
devoted to shopping and
outdoor dining.
Quebec City is great for shopping Old Port: Below the City, reached by elevator,(funicular) and walking, The Old Port has shops, artisan crafters, and outdoor dining.
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To Reach Quebec City by Air: Québec City Airport is seven miles southwest of the city,
Jean Lesage International Airport: (YQB), Public transportation (RTC) buses reach the city center.
To Reach Quebec City by Auto: from Vermont Follow I-91 to the Canadian Border The highway changes
to Route 55 North. Follow to exit 173 and enter Highway # 20 towards Quebec City. Enter highway 73 North
across the river and take a right towards Boulevard Laurier.
A Quebec City Canada Shopping Vacation will offer exotic shops with
a French accent in a small and easily walked city.
You can ride the Funicular (elevator) or walk the stairway to the
lower level along the St. Lawrence River where a street is given over
to shopping and dining.
Hiking and biking above the river on the walls
of the old forts offers great views
An elevator reaches the lower level of Quebec
City along the River where dining and shopping
prevail
Train service reaches Quebec City: Amtrak from New York City Connects through Montreal (10 hours)
to Canada's VIA Rail for the trip to Quebec's Gare du Palais (station) in the city center.(3 hours)
On the Rue du Petit Champlain shopping and dining are available on a pedestrian only street
The Rue du Petit Champlain shopping and
dining
Le March du
Vieux-Port ,
Farmers Market
Open every day.
Local farmers bring
fruits and
vegetables, cheese
and bread fresh
from the farm. 160
Quai Saint-André
In the center of Quebec City blow the Chateau
Frontenac and reached by elevator the Rue du
Petit Champlain is small and easily
walked, pedestrian-only street given over to
shops and artisan boutiques .
A stairway and elevator lead to this lower level
along the St. Lawrence River where you find a
wide range of shopping and dining options.
Nearby, across Champlain Blvd., there is a bike
and walking trail along the river
In Quebec City Center at Rue St. Anne, shopping
and outdoor dining are plentiful
Reach the The Rue du Petit Champlain
shopping and dining by taking the funicular from
near the Chateau Frontenac or the stairs and street