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Exploring Québec City: Rich History & Vibrant Present

Discover the history of Québec City, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, and its evolution into a vibrant destination today. Learn about its strategic location, British control, and modern attractions like Chateau Frontenac and the Winter Carnival.

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Exploring Québec City: Rich History & Vibrant Present

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  1. On July 2nd, 1608 there was nothing. On July 3rd…

  2. Québec City

  3. Some History… -In 1608, he founded Quebec City at the “Point of Quebec” a formerly abandoned colony. -Also helped establish French trading power in North America, specifically in the fur business. Samuel deChamplain (1567-1635)

  4. Location… -Québec City was founded on a strategic location of the St. Lawrence River.

  5. British Control

  6. Becoming a destination… -Because of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City was mainly a stop for sailors and a place of port business. -Once most business moved to Montreal, Quebec City fell upon hard times, which ultimately led to massive remodeling and clean up of the city in the mid-twentieth century for tourism. Paul Martin

  7. Quebec City Today Population: 682,757 Only 1% Minorities 51.8% Female 48.2% Male 90% Roman Catholic

  8. Attraction of Quebec City -Chateau Frontenac -Feeling of Old Europe -The Winter Carnival -“Old Quebec” the fortified city

  9. Chateau Frontenac

  10. X 1,000,000!!!

  11. Entertainment and Nightlife

  12. Günther went to Quebec City. What did he find? Chez Dagobert…

  13. Günther & Friends at Dagobert Note: No, I didn’t spend all of my time in Canada inside of clubs. The other pictures just didn’t come out. Really, I swear!

  14. Much to their surprise…who did Günther and his friends find rocking out in one of the club’s three sections? The world’s coolest professor, that’s who.

  15. The End…? Directed by…….Günther Produced by…….Günther Starring: Samuel de Champlain as Himself British Soldiers as Occupiers Brian Posehn as “The Ninja” Paul Martin as Himself Lucia, Michaela, Saskia, and Ulla as Clubgoers And Introducing Tim Bric as Günther Special Thanks to: www.ville.quebec.qc.ca www.factbites.com www.inquebeccity.com www.tiscali.co.uk www.frommers.com

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