Ride the Old Quebec Cable Car
The upper and lower parts of Quebec are connected by an old cable car. It has been operating since 1879. At first, this funicular worked with water ballast. It was converted to electric traction in 1907. It is used today. The length of the route is 64 meters. The trailers rise 59 meters from the ground at an angle of 45 degrees. You will get into one of the booths at the lower stop of Rue St-Louis and ride to its upper stop, Rue du Petit-Champlain. You will be able to admire Quebec from the height and take great memorable photos during a short trip.
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Active Recreation in Quebec's National Parks
The Jacques-Cartier National Park is located near Quebec. You can ride a bike, take a long walk or go on a boat trip here in the summer months. You will be able to ski in the winter. If you are a fan of the water element, then visit the Parc National du Mont-Tremblant. There are 6 rivers, 400 lakes, and streams on its territory.
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Become a Guest of an Ice Hotel
This unique hotel is open from January to March 5 kilometers north of Quebec. Only snow and ice are used for its construction. It is re-erected every December. You can get here by car from the city center in 10 minutes. You can spend the night in one of the 44 comfortable rooms. You will have to sleep on a special mattress, sheet, and pillow, wrapped in a sleeping bag so that you do not feel cold. You will also have the opportunity to lie in the hot water pool here. It is located in the open air. The pool is open from 9 pm to 9 am. You can also go down an ice slide or ride a dog sled.Take Part in the Winter Carnival
The winter carnival begins in Quebec every year on the first Friday in January. The project lasts for 17 days. It was held in 1894 for the first time. If you decide to join the general fun holiday, then you will go skiing, snowboarding or sledding. You will also take part in ski competitions and a football tournament on the snow, dance with a snowman, and go ice fishing. If you have enough courage, you can become a participant in an exciting canoe race on the last day of the festival. It runs along the Saint Lawrence River, which is covered with ice. You will have to drag your boat on the ice or push it through the ice floes.
Quebec is a homeland of the largest winter carnival in the world. The festival is held in the beginning of February and attracts hundreds of thousands of curious travelers to the city. In … Open