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Private Walking Tour – 25 American Stories of Old Québec

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

A UNIQUE WALKING TOUR OF OLD QUÉBEC highlighting events, places and people of the shared history of the United States and Canada!

Here are some of the themes we cover:
- Québec City is Canada’s Jamestowne
- Quebec catholic missionaries into Illinois
- Québec-born settler in Louisiana
- The War from Pittsburgh to Québec City
- Black American Loyalists to Canada
- War of 1812 and the defense of Québec City
- American Civil War and the shaping of Canada
- Alaska Purchase: if cannons could talk…
- Québec exodus to New England: Mexicans of the North!
- Ideas of annexation of Canada: Déjà Vu!

1775-1776 INVASION OF CANADA
We do not forget to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Québec that took place during the 1775-1776 invasion of Canada. Less than a century after the American failure, the colonies of British North America gave birth to Canada in 1867. And since the 1871 Treaty of Washington, Canada and the U.S. have lived in peace, despite some occasional disagreements…

What's Included

  • Guiding services
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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The Fairmont hotel above is given as an example. As long as your hotel is situated in Old Quebec, our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before tour time.If your hotel is NOT in Old Quebec, we will be in touch with you to suggest an easy-to-find meeting point.

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Old Quebec (pass by)

THIS TOUR IS DEDICATED TO HISTORY LOVERS AND WANTS TO HONOR 250 YEARS OF NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY.Old Québec is the ultimate historic district to tell the story of French and British Americas that shaped Canada and the United States.Discover the common history of two nations in # 1 destination for history enthusiasts in Canada.
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Lower Town (Basse-Ville)

Present-day Rue de la Barricade (Street) is one of the few sites where the December 1775 American attack on Quebec City is commemorated. Benedict Arnold was defeated by British troops and local militia and was eventually repulsed to the US border days before the July 4th Declaration of Independence.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Quartier Petit Champlain

Today Quartier Petit-Champlain is one the most valuable shopping areas in Old Quebec. In the 1600s, the discoverer of the Mississippi River - Louis Joliet - had his home here. Later, the 19th-century Irish shipbuilders lived here, reminding us the vibrant maritime life along the St. Lawrence River.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lieu Historique National du Canada du Parc-Montmorency

The Dominion of Canada was born as a constitutional monarchy 100 years after the American Revolutionary War. Different plaques and monuments introduce one of Canada's main founding fathers, as significant as Ben Franklin in the US history, and recall how Canada was shaped in the context of the American Civil War. At the top of Mountain Hill street, this is a perfect spot for a short break.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Place Royale

Place Royale is Canada's Jamestown. Discover here the history markers of the King William's War and Queen Anne's War periods. Champlain and Dugua de Mons, co-founders of Québec City and Acadia (present-day Maine and Nova Scotia) are also celebrated here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral

First Roman Catholic Cathedral in Canada, Notre-Dame de Québec has been part of Quebec City's life for centuries. Famous Louisiana Governor and founder of Detroit MI – Sieur de Cadillac - got married here in 1687. More recently Pope Francis came here to apologize to the First Nations abused by a Federal Government scheme meant to civilize the indigenous people and confiscate their lands. The 1876 Indian Act is a Canadian version of Andrew Jackson's 1830 Indian Removal Act.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines

Discover the works and arts of the first female missionaries to Canada and the USA. The Ursuline Nuns arrived here in 1639 and settled in New Orleans from 1727. They came to the New World to educate girls, up to this day, making this present-day co-ed private school the oldest school for girls north of Mexico.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site (pass by)

From the early 1600s to the end of the conflict between Canada and the USA in 1871, Quebec City has built walls and military structures to protect itself against the British and later the American invaders. See how Quebec City was shaped in the context of the King William's, Queen Anne's, King George's and French and Indian Wars, followed by the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and, finally, the American Civil War. The 1871 Treaty of Washington marked the end of these conflicts and the beginning of a new era as a unique North American tourist destination.
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Seminaire du Quebec

The first Roman Catholic parish in the USA (Cahokia IL) was founded by missionaries coming from this very important 1663 institution. Also, a 1790s travel account translated to French by Thomas Jefferson and handed to Lewis & Clark is saved in their archives.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parliament Building

Heroes of New France also known in Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, South Dakota, Texas … are displayed on the façade of this Second Empire style building erected outside the fortifications in the wake of the 1871 Treaty of Washington, that resolved the last claims between the Dominion of Canada and the USA. House of the Province of Quebec’s parliament, here the 125 MPs exercise democracy in a constitutional monarchy French-speaking institution, remnants of Canada’s dual colonial heritage.
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Both Canadians and Americans had their own Manifest Destiny. The Transcontinental railroads eventually replaced the chuck wagons to help thousands of immigrants settle beyond the Frontier, up to the Pacific coast. The Canadian Pacific Railway President drove the last Golden Spike in the Canadian Rockies 15 years after the Omaha-Sacramento railways joined at Promontory Summit Utah. To finance such a costly project, CPR President’s Cornelius Van Horne built prestigious hotels along his railway and thus launched coast-to-coast tourism. The 1893 Chateau Frontenac is the first chateau-style hotel envisioned by American-born Van Horne.
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La Citadelle de Quebec (pass by)

The Battle of New Orleans, where 2000 British troops were killed by Andrew Jackson's Army scared the British colonies up North. This 1830 stronghold is part of many structures built along the American border after the War of 1812.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour – 25 American Stories of Old Québec?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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