The stunningly beautiful Canadian City of Quebec — the capital of the Quebec province — is simply outstanding in its overall appeal. Actually, there’s just no other place like the Quebec City in the entire North American continent. It oozes out pure Old World Europe charm even while it boasts of a lively and straight-thinking population which has no hesitations whatsoever to proudly showcase it to the whole world.

Quebec City is located on the top of a cliff that overlooks the river of St Lawrence. The unique history and cultural value of the Quebec City has caught the attention of all, with the apex world body UNESCO being no exception which has gone on to declare it a truly amazing world heritage.

Every year, more than nine million visitors visit the Quebec City even while the stunningly beautiful city is regularly voted one of the best  tourist locations (among top 10) by many, including National Geographic Traveler and Conde Nast.

Much significantly, earlier Quebec City was believed to be little more than a day or weekend trip from Montreal. But now a growing number of travelers appear to be, while giving Montreal a miss, giving their whole attention to Quebec and spending their complete vacation there and in the nearby areas of the city.

Nearly 95% of the local populace of Quebec has French descent. Proficiency in French language is highly recommended if Quebec City is on your radar, and if you are planning to visit this lovely city.