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New technologies, history and entertainment come together in a unique immersive experience! Through virtual reality, you will dive right into the historical events that made Québec a city with a rich and diverse heritage.

The experience is available in French, English, Spanish and Mandarin.

Put on your virtual reality headset and relive the key moments of the foundation of Québec City as if you were there. From the arrival of Samuel de Champlain, to the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, you will be a front-row witness to these historical events. The VR experience lasts about 40 minutes

Immerse yourself in Québec’s history with virtual reality

Witness key events of Québec City’s foundation

Discover historic places as if you were there

Your immersive experience continues with an interactive phase that combines history and new technology. Test your knowledge and learn more about Québec City's past in a fun and entertaining way. Answer the questions and challenge your friends, in a friendly competition that will please everyone! The GO phase last approximately 20 minutes

Test your knowledge with historical trivia games

Challenge your friends in games on a giant screen

Score points, climb the leaderboard and win the competition

Choose an avatar and customize it to your image

Explore the area and interact with the installations

Discover the history of Québec City, at your fingertips

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• Virtual Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

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Join the virtual guided tour conducted by the Cicérone Tours team. You will be able to visit the most photographed hotel in the world: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac .

This outstanding hotel is situated at the top of Cap Diamant right in the heart of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooks Québec City and the striking St. Lawrence River like a regal king.

Discover the elegant lobby, the majestic ballroom, the stylish 1608 bar and Le Champlain restaurant. Also discover the Rose room and one of the suites that has been named after Grace Kelly.

We wish you a wonderful visit!

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Explore these little-known of inaccessible hidden treasures of Québec City.

Chapel and choir of the Augustinians of Hôtel-Dieu

Hôtel-Dieu de Québec is the main place of prayer of the Augustinian sisters. It was rebuilt in 1799 using stones from the former palace of the intendant. A number of well-known artists and artisans have added their personal touch, including Thomas Baillairgé and Antoine Plamondon.

Point of interest: The Augustinian Nuns and the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec

Crypt and ossuary of the basilica-cathedral

The crypt is located in the middle of the foundations of the first church built in 1647. It is the final resting place of four governors of New France, bishops, archbishops, and other notable figures, including the some of the colony’s first pioneers, and perhaps even Samuel de Champlain himself.

Point of interest: Notre-Dame-de-Québec Cathedral-Basilica

Morrin Centre: laboratory

The old Morrin College chemical laboratory is a beautiful place where Québec City’s amateur scientists once learned and shared together.

Point of interest: Morrin Centre

Chapelle du Musée de l'Amérique francophone

Point of interest: Séminaire de Québec

Grand bishop's room

This “grand bishop’s” room features portraits of the archbishops of Québec.

Grand escalier du pavillon Jean-Olivier-Briand, Séminaire de Québec

Maison Chevalier's vault

Point of interest: Maison Chevalier

Offices of Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Québec

This beautiful workspace is a wonderful representation of the period when the Price Building was built.

Point of interest: The Price Building

Morrin Centre: library

This is one of Québec City’s truly exceptional sites. Like a page out of history, the library of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec bears witness to a time when the city’s intellectual elite gathered here to learn about the latest advances in the arts and sciences.

Morrin Centre: prison

The Morrin Centre houses two cell blocks from the old Québec City prison. Its narrow confines tell us much about the lives of the prisoners and guards.

Royal 22nd Regiment memorial

This memorial contains the Book of Remembrance recording the names of all the soldiers of the Royal 22nd Regiment killed in action since 1914. Every morning, a member of the military comes to the site and reads the names on one of the pages out loud.

Point of interest: The Citadel

Ursuline Convent

This is one of the most impressive religious complexes in Québec. From the schoolyard, visit the beautiful courtyard and garden, distinctive stone hallway, and attic where the sisters keep their personal lockers. You can also visit the marvellous chapel.

Point of interest: Monastery of the Ursulines of Québec

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Experience beautiful Quebec City with this virtual tour

September 8, 2020 // By Lydia Schrandt

By Lydia Schrandt September 8, 2020

Bonjour Québec

French-speaking Quebec City, perched on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, feels like a slice of Europe in North America. This historic capital of the eponymous province ranks among North America’s oldest settlements, complete with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, 17th and 18th century architecture and a fierce sense of identity.

Come along as we explore Quebec City through photos.

Château Frontenac

In a city well-known for its European-style architecture, no building is quite as iconic as the Château Frontenac. This grand structure, perched on Cape Diamond overlooking the St. Lawrence River, has served as a luxury hotel since 1893, hosting the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Celine Dion, Charlie Chaplin and Paul McCartney.

You don’t have to be a guest to step inside the lobby or take a guided tour.

Breakneck Stairs

Some 30 sets of stairs link the Upper and Lower Towns of Quebec, and the Breakneck Stairs are the oldest. This set of 59 steps linking côte de la Montagne with rue du Petit-Champlain were completed in 1635; they get their name from the steep incline.

Fontaine de Tourny

This monumental fountain was gifted to the City of Quebec in 2007 to celebrate the city’s 400th anniversary. While new to Quebec, the fountain has a much longer history. It was one of six designed by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau in 1853,

It was previously installed in the French port city of Bordeaux before being taken down to make way for a parking lot. Peter Simons, a Quebec businessman, purchased the fountain and had it restored before donating it to the city. From April to October, water spouts from 43 jets. Come at night to see the fountain illuminated.

Rue du Petit-Champlain

The Petit-Champlain in Old Quebec dates back more than 400 years, home to cobbled streets permeated with a rich sense of history. This former harbor village, once home to the city’s wealthy merchants, now houses cafes, art galleries and boutiques.

Plaines d'Abraham

More than four million people visit the Plains of Abraham each year. This sprawling park is more than a green space; it’s a part of Quebec’s history – the site of a battle between the French and British in 1759. The Canadian national anthem, "O Canada," was sung here for the first time on June 24, 1880.

Parc de la Chute-Montmorency

Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, located 15 minutes outside of Quebec City, is best known for its 272-foot-tall Montmorency Falls. Ride a cable car to the top of the falls for a breathtaking view, or take the more adventurous route to the top on one of three via ferrata routes. During the cold winter months, the falls freeze and attract ice climbers.

La Fresque des Québécois

In 1998, a group of artists from Quebec and Lyon, France, got together to paint a multi-story mural depicting notable landmarks and figures from Quebec’s history. While there are 20 such trompe-l’œil-style murals throughout the region, Fresque des Québécois (Mural of Quebecers) is the first and arguably most famous.

Rue du Trésor

Rue du Trésor in Old Quebec doubles as an outdoor art gallery, where local artists sell their paintings, engravings and other works. The street gets its name from the royal treasury once located here. It began attracting artists in the 1960s, and today, the non-profit Association des Artistes de la Rue du Trésor regulates the market to ensure quality. It’s one of the best spots in the city to pick up a gift or souvenir.

The Citadel

The Citadel of Quebec sits on Cap Diamant overlooking Old Quebec; it’s the largest British-built fortress in North America. While the structure originally housed British troops, it now serves as the home of the Canadian Armed Forces’ only Francophone infantry contingent. An onsite museum displays artifacts from Canada’s military history, and soldiers of the Royal 22e Régiment offer guided tours.

Porte Saint-Jean

Porte Saint-Jean serves as one of four remaining entry points through the fortified walls surrounding Old Quebec. Climb the steps to the top of the gate for views of rue Saint-Jean below, or in the winter, lace up some skates to glide on the illuminated rink in front of the gate in Place d’Youville.

Snow sledding

Quebecers know how to embrace the winter weather, and snow sledding has been one of the region’s most popular pastimes since the mid-nineteenth century. The Dufferin Terrace, overlooking the St. Lawrence River, features a seasonal toboggan slide with three lanes that can reach speeds of up to 44 miles per hour.

Île d'Orléans

Île d’Orléans, just 15 minutes by car from Old Quebec, offers a glimpse at rural life in the province. The island is home to six small villages, each with its own identity. Visitors can go wine tasting, pick fresh summer strawberries, attend a culinary workshop or tour ancestral homes dating back to the 1700s.

Vignoble de l'Isle de Bacchus

Île-d’Orléans has long been known for its wild grapes, and these days, it’s still known for its wineries. The island is home to more than 70 winemakers. Vignoble de l'Isle de Bacchus (pictured) has been making wine (red, white, rosé and ice wine) for more than 25 years.

Foodies shouldn’t leave Quebec without sampling the region’s most famous dish, poutine. Chefs around town have put many spins on this comfort food, traditionally made with fries, fresh cheese curds and brown gravy, and some restaurants have entire menus dedicated to the high-calorie indulgence.

There are brunch and dessert versions, as well as high-end toppings, like lobster, foie gras or truffled cheese.

Ice canoeing

If you think you can only canoe the St. Lawrence River in summer, you’re wrong. During the annual Winter Carnival, the world’s largest winter festival, ice canoe teams with spiked paddles and shoes outfitted with inch-long screws paddle, push, "scooter" and pull their boats across the frozen expanse.

What was once a necessary way to transport goods across the river in winter has become a popular (and challenging) winter sport.

Hôtel de Glace

If you want to spend the night in an ice hotel without leaving North America, you’ll have to visit Quebec. The Hôtel de Glace, open from January to March, is made entirely of snow and ice. Visitors can sip cocktails (from glasses made of ice) at the Ice Bar, zoom down an ice slide, visit the Grand Hall or chapel, or spend the night in a room or suite made of ice.

Come winter, ice skating rinks begin popping up in plazas, parks, back lanes and forest trails throughout Quebec City. While many of the more popular rinks are for leisure skaters, others cater to another wildly popular Canadian sport, ice hockey.

Festival d'été de Québec

Each summer, Quebec City hosts Canada’s largest outdoor music event, the Festival d'été de Québec. For 11 days, nearly a dozen venues around town host performances, including headliners at the Plains of Abraham. More than 80,000 spectators gather to see some of the 250 shows.

Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France

Visitors with an interest in Quebec’s French heritage won’t want to miss the annual Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (New France Festival) in August. This festival features reenactments from the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as lectures, food tastings, parades and live performances.

About Lydia Schrandt

Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers' Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she's not at her computer in a cafe, she's out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.

Read more about Lydia Schrandt here.

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Explore Canada's Ice Hotel From the Comfort of Home

Get cozy for a 3D walk through the only hotel in North America completely made of ice and snow.

Step inside North America’s only ice hotel — no puffer coat or mittens necessary. Quebec’s Hôtel de Glace , which is built anew every year from 40,000 tons of snow, has created a  3D tour experience  that allows travelers to virtually explore its themed rooms and suites from the coziness of their homes. Wind through the temporary hotel’s icy halls and peek into rooms artistically carved with mountainscapes, flocks of birds, and even a dragon with light-up eyes. You can also see the winter wonderland's frozen slide and ice bar as well as its chapel where weddings are performed.

Hôtel de Glace is located 20 minutes northwest of Quebec City at Village Vacances Valcartier , a resort and recreational facility that also includes a winter playground, an indoor water park, a game room, and a 6,000-square-foot spa. The idea for the ice hotel started in 1996 when entrepreneur Jacques Desbois saw a story on Sweden's Icehotel and thought the concept should be developed in Quebec because of the city's snowy reputation. The first iteration eventually opened in 2001, and it has been rebuilt every winter since.

A team of about 30 workers and 15 sculptors work for six weeks to craft the hotel each year for its January opening. Nearly 2 million people have visited and about 70,000 have braved the cold to stay there overnight (guests also get access to a warm room in the adjacent four-star hotel). The virtual tour features the 20th version of the hotel consisting of 42 rooms and suites based around the theme "20 Years of Magic."  

Among the virtual features are a dollhouse mode that allows you to get a sense of how immense the structure is and a floor plan view to better understand how the rooms are interconnected. A measuring tool also gives you the capability to find out exact distances between any points (or figure out how far the fireplaces are from the ice beds). Those who have an Oculus Quest — or other virtual reality device — can use their sets for an even more immersive experience.

The Hôtel de Glace typically opens for the season in January and closes in March. But, if you're unable to brave the wintry landscape before the end of the season, you can "tour" the hotel all year round.

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Welcome! We are delighted to have you join us for our first-ever virtual educational tour. Even though we cannot welcome you in Québec City for the time being, Québec City still has a lot to offer and we very much wish to stay in contact with you.

This virtual tour was originally built as a live event and took place in June 2020. All the content is still available to anyone interested to learn more about our wonderful destination!

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Digital explorers can now check-in at Quebec’s annual ice hotel by taking a virtual tour of its artist-designed rooms.

Located 20 minutes’ drive outside of Quebec City, Hôtel de Glace is the only ice hotel of its kind in North America, and it adopts a different theme every year. For its 20th anniversary, artists responded to the prompt ’20 Years of Magic’, using 40,000 tonnes of snow and 500 tonnes of ice to create the hotel’s intricately carved grand hall, chapel and 42 bedrooms.

While the 2020 season is now over, guests can still explore its carved rooms via a 3D virtual tour of the hotel on its website.

Hotel de Glace will reopen to real-life guests in January 2021.

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Welcome to the Virtual Tour of the Monastery of the Ursulines of Quebec City

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Enter in the Monastery of the Ursulines of Quebec City

The Monastery of the Ursulines of Quebec is one of the greatest treasures of convent architecture in North America. Inaccessible, since it is the private house of the nuns, it harbours marvels of art and history, enlightened by centuries of legends and anecdotes, which beg to be preserved and discovered.

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Two types of tours are available. In video tours you may follow our guide from room to room. In the 3D virtual tour, you may discover the Ursuline Monastery by yourself.

* The videos you will see are a reduced version of the 3D model. The image quality is compressed to suit most devices.