SUMMERTIME CRUISING ENTICES COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND SOLO TRAVELERS TO QUÉBEC CITY

Great outdoor adventures, history, and gastronomic delights await visitors in Québec City, one of Northeastern Canada’s most picturesque and breathtaking port cities. Steeped in history, the city’s European-style architecture have charmed newcomers for centuries. Today it’s rated among the top cruise destinations in the world, with the compact and walkable cobblestone streets of Old Québec just a few steps away from the cruise terminal. This charming historic district distinguishes Québec City as North America’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city comes alive in the spring and summer with an array of music and cultural festivals. It’s also known as one of Canada’s leading green destinations with a variety of outdoor activities, green spaces, and farmto-table restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy miles of bike paths along the St. Lawrence, zip-lining at Montmorency Falls, and outdoor parks such as the Plains of Abraham and Place des Canotiers. In 2021, the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain will expand its park area by the river, adding an urban beach and infinity swimming pool.

Québec City is also known as an agrifood hub for the region with the recently opened Grand Marché boasting over a hundred local food producers and purveyors. Just a short drive away, the farms of Île d'Orléans are the source of much of the market’s offerings. The island is a perfect excursion for exploring farms, wineries, and local culinary artisans featuring jams, cassis liquors, ciders, and ice wine. For top-rated farm-totable cuisine, visitors should try Arvi, Bistro L’Orygine, and Le Champlain.

A highlight of the Canada/ New England itinerary, Québec City is visited by most major cruise lines calling from May through November. A growing number of lines stay overnight in port, offering visitors more time to enjoy and immerse themselves in the city. A short flight from many northeast cities in the United States, it’s a popular embarkation and disembarkation port and a pre- or posttrip “must” for cruisers. From infrastructure developments including the launch of an additional cruise terminal this fall to an array of entertainment and service offerings for passengers, the Port of Québec is committed to sustainable tourism growth.

Whether for a long weekend, overnight stay, pre- or post-cruise visit, or port call, make 2020 the year to experience Québec City and its distinctly French allure and joie de vivre!

For more information on visiting Québec City, visit www.Quebec- Cite.com.