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- Destinations
- North America
- Canada
- Quebec
- Quebec City
- Lower Town (Basse-Ville)
Lower Town (Basse-Ville)
Quebec City's Lower Town (Basse-Ville) is the charming 'old
quarter' of the city, full of narrow, winding streets, historical
stone buildings, and an overwhelming array of trendy cafés, bars,
and boutique stores. The oldest urban district in Canada, Lower
Town has a distinctly European feel to it, and recent efforts to
gentrify the area have been undertaken with appropriate sensitivity
and class - resulting in postcard-perfect photo opportunities lying
in wait on every street corner. Lower Town is also home to many of
Quebec City's most celebrated sights and attractions - including
the Place Royale, and Petit Chamblain, with its must-see Funicular.
Lower Town, the heart and soul of Old Quebec, is a beguiling,
enchanting neighbourhood - and all visitors to Quebec City should
anticipate spending a lot of time walking its streets, and soaking
up its unique atmosphere.
Information & Facts
Address
On the banks of the St Lawrence River
Language
The official languages are English and French
(predominantly in Quebec).
Money
The currency used is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), which is divided
into 100 cents. One-dollar coins are also known as loonies (due to
the picture of a loon, a type of bird, on the coin), and two-dollar
coins as toonies. Banks and bureaux de change will change money and
travellers cheques, as will some hotels, but the rate will not be
as good. Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are
plentiful. US Dollars are largely accepted, though due to fraud,
larger notes might not be and change is usually given in Canadian
dollars.
Time
Canada covers six time zones, from GMT 8 in the west to GMT
-3.5 in the east.