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Quebec, Canada _ Tourist Attractions What are the tourist attractions in Quebec?

What are the famous scenic spots in Canada

1. Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls (English: Niagara Falls) is located at the junction of Ontario, Canada and New York, USA. The source of the waterfall is niagara river, and the main waterfall is located in Canada, which is the best viewing place for the waterfall; In the United States, the waterfall is separated by Moon Island, and the side of the waterfall is viewed.

The current in niagara river flows down the cliff and rejoins downstream. In a river less than 2km long, it falls at a speed of 35.4km/h and falls 15.8m, representing the wildest vortex rapids in the world. It passes through Queenston, Canada on the left bank and Livingston, USA on the right bank, crosses the Devil's Hole Rapids and enters Lake Ontario from west to east along the last Livingston tributary canyon.

Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls and Victoria Falls are also called the three major transnational waterfalls in the world.

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2. Banff National Park

Banff National Park is the first national park in Canada and the third in the world. It is listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO, second only to Yellowstone National Park in the United States and Elephant Park in Australia. As the saying goes, one banff is worth 2 Swiss, which is enough to prove banff's beauty. The park is located in a small town in the west of Calgary, Alberta. It lies at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded and interspersed by the Rocky Mountains. It is a wonderful creation of nature floating between the blue sky, mountains, green spaces and rivers, so it is called the soul of the Rocky Mountains. The national park includes two charming towns, Banff and Lake Louise. There are valleys, mountains, rivers, forests and grasslands, and it is a world-famous tourist destination. The vast glaciers are seen in the continuous mountains, and the green lakes are inlaid in the dark green coniferous forest like jewels. The attractions in Banff National Park include Banff Town, Lake Louise, Gonggu Park Avenue, Banff Hot Spring Castle Hotel, Icefield Avenue and Columbia Icefield. In addition, there are five animals in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the park, such as bighorn sheep, elk and North American deer, wolves and grizzly bears. When you come to Banff National Park, you can experience a variety of outdoor adventure activities: alpine skiing, skating, dog sledding, mountain golf, hiking, fishing, boating and cave exploration; And a wealth of indoor entertainment: soaking in natural hot springs, shopping, tasting local food, museum cultural tours and so on.

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3. StanleyPark

Stanley Park is located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With an area of 44.9 hectares (1, acres), the park is adjacent to BurrardInlet in the north and British Bay in the west. It is the largest municipal park in Canada and the third largest in North America. Although it is adjacent to the commercial center, there are few artificial scenery in Stanley Park, and the virgin forest dominated by coniferous trees such as sequoia is the most famous beauty of the park. Most of the park is forested, with an estimated 5, trees, and there are even 76 meters (25 feet) tall or ancient trees that have been growing for hundreds of years. In Stanley Park, in addition to the lovely raccoons that can often be seen, there is also a zoo and Vancouver Aquarium. Vancouver Aquarium, built in 1956, is the largest aquarium in Canada, with a large area of tropical Amazon plants. There are more than 8, kinds of aquatic life in Vancouver Aquarium for visitors to visit, including killer whales, white whales and other rare marine life. There are also various birds and monkeys in the aquarium. Vancouver Aquarium will also hold educational programs on environmental protection and animal protection for children, which are entertaining and very popular with children and parents.

The roundabout road in Stanley Park is a paradise for tourists to walk and cyclists. On the beautiful roads on both sides, you can still see the figure of a good pulley. Tennis courts and golf courses in the park are frequented by Vancouver citizens who love sports. In addition to the beautiful scenery of the forest, there are several long beaches in Stanley Park, which is close to the English Bay, allowing people to experience the beautiful scenery of the beach. It is a pleasure to enjoy the sea view and enjoy the fun of the beach here.

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4. Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park is one of the famous alpine national parks in Canada and the largest national park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Located in the northernmost part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, in the north of Banff National Park and in the west of Edmonton. Beautiful scenery, beautiful environment, there are many kinds of wild animals and plants growing in it. Covers an area of 1878 square kilometers. There are a large number of wild animals such as North American red deer (Elk), deer, goat, moose, bighorn wild sheep, Asian black bear, American black bear, beaver, Rocky Mountain pika, woodchuck and reindeer. There are Witch Medicine Lake, Patricia and Pyramid Lake, Marlene Lake and Marlene Canyon in the park. The lakes and mountains complement each other, showing the uncanny beauty of nature. There is also the Columbia Icefield Glacier, an ancient and large ice sheet in the Rocky Mountains, which attracts people from all over the world every year.

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5. Canada National Television Tower

the CN Tower is also translated as Canada National Tower and Sien Tower, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1995, it was recognized as one of the seven engineering wonders of the world by the American Civil Engineering Association, and it is also a member of the World Famous Tower Alliance.

The tower is 553.33 meters high and is now the fifth tallest self-supporting building in the world. The tower is considered as a landmark of Toronto, attracting more than 2 million visitors every year. Since its completion in 1976, the tower has been recorded as the tallest building in the Guinness Book of World Records until it is surpassed by Burj Khalifa (Burj Khalifa). But from a professional point of view, the National Television Tower of Canada is not a building, but a non-building structure. The National Television Tower of Canada is a landmark building in Toronto and the second tallest communication tower in the world. There are nearly 1,7 metal steps in the tower, and the height of the tower is about 1-odd floors. In 1995, the National Television Tower of Canada was recognized as one of the seven engineering wonders in the world by the American Civil Engineering Association.

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6. Quebec City

Quebec City, located at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and the St. Charles River, is the seventh largest city in Canada, the capital of Quebec Province and an important port in eastern Canada. Quebec City has a population of 68,. Famous tourist attractions in Quebec City include National War Park, Virgin Mary Palace, Star Castle, Castle Hotel and Montmorens Falls. Quebec City is the most European city in North America, enjoying rivers in spring, flowers in summer, maple leaves in autumn and snow in winter. Tourists come in an endless stream all year round.

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7. Parliament Building

The Parliament Building is located on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, and is a symbol of Ottawa and even the whole of Canada. In the center of the Parliament Building stands the famous Peace Tower. The peace tower is 9 meters high. It is known as the most exquisite Gothic building in the world and the tallest building in the Parliament Building. The peace tower includes a 4.88-meter four-sided clock and a regularly played Zhong Qin composed of 53 bells. The Capitol consists of three Gothic buildings, which are divided into the central area, the eastern area and the western area. It is the seat of the Canadian government and the Senate.

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8. Whistler Town

Whistler Town is located in British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain. It is a small town in the mountains. Relying on its unique geographical advantages, Whistler Town has experienced more than 5 years of development, becoming the largest ski resort in North America, from a small mountain village with only about 1, people to the top mountain tourist resort in the world, attracting more than 2 million people every year. Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak are not only two major ski resorts in North America, but also international ski resorts.

It is said that Whistler was originally regarded as a health resort by many people because of its pure air and pleasant scenery. Every summer, many tuberculosis patients gather here to recuperate

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9. Old Montreal

Old Montreal is the main tourist attraction in Mengcheng, bounded by Berri Street and McGill Street. A region bounded by St. Lawrence River and St. Jacques Street in the north and south, located on the St. Lawrence River, where many famous scenic spots gather, was a busy port 3 years ago, and now it is mainly based on tourism. Wandering in the busy harbor mouth of the old city, the sightseeing carriage with gorgeous costumes and flowers passes through the exquisite French landscape and ancient castles from time to time, and the ringing of hooves is ringing all the way, stepping out of the joy and spring in the street, as if to call back the ancient customs like Europeans' leisure and poetry.

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1. Fundy Bay

Fundy Bay is located between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in Canada and Maine in the United States. It extends 241 kilometers northeast from the mouth of the bay. The bay mouth is 92 kilometers wide. The average depth is 9 meters. It is divided into Chinekto Bay and Minners Bay 154 kilometers inward from the mouth of the bay. It is only 41 kilometers wide and 39 meters deep. The tidal range is 15 meters. Fendi Bay is a beautiful natural wonder. This place is sure to surprise you. The best time to visit is between spring and summer. You will see the highest tide on the earth, with nearly 2 billion tons of water flowing every day. It is one of the best places to visit in Canada. Here you can see whales that are rarely seen in other places, and it is also a place where you can enjoy canoeing and hiking.

introducing Quebec City in Canada

1. Quebec city is the capital of Quebec province and an important city and port in the east of Canada, located at the confluence of St. Lawrence River and St. Charles River. Here, the river shrinks to less than 1 meters wide, and the situation is dangerous. Quebec City is like a lion, guarding the throat of this waterway. Therefore, it is known as "Gibraltar in North America". Quebec means "where the river narrows" in Indian language.

Quebec City is the ninth largest city in Canada and the second largest city in Quebec after Montreal. The total population of the city is about 68,, most of whom are French Canadians, and 95% of the residents only speak French.

Quebec City is divided into two parts: the new city and the old city. The old city covers an area of 135 hectares, accounting for 5% of the urban area. There are rows of stone houses and narrow and tortuous streets paved with stones, and factories and enterprises are built along the St. Lawrence River. Looking at the ancient city from afar, houses, warehouses and shops are layered like a huge maze. Among them, Xiaoshangpulan Street has the longest history, and it is a place where commercial advertisements and carved wooden signboards gather. The streets of the ancient city of Quebec are known as the Champs Elysé es in Quebec. This street is a blend of English and French cultures. On both sides of the street, not only can you find typical buildings in the style of the Second Reich of France, such as the Parliament Building, but also classical buildings in Victorian England can be seen everywhere. The Chateau Hotel Frantinak was built in 1924. American President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill once realized here that it is a landmark building of the ancient city of Quebec. Laval University, founded in 1663, is the oldest university in North America. The old district of Quebec City was declared as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations in 1985.

The new urban area is the seat of provincial and municipal administrative institutions and the main commercial and residential areas. High-rise buildings, commercial prosperity, a modern city style. A survey conducted jointly by Statistics Canada and McGill University for the first time shows that Quebec City has a long life and good health, and is rated as the healthiest city in Canada.

Quebec City has lively multiculturalism, good child health system, low kindergarten fee (five yuan), poverty rate of children under the age of 18 below 5%, low housing, etc., and is rated as the best city in Canada to raise children. Quebec City is the most European city in North America. It is not enough to describe Quebec City with a single word "beauty". In spring, you can enjoy rivers, flowers in summer, maple leaves in autumn and snow in winter, and there are endless tourists all year round.

tourist focus of Quebec city:

Parc des Champs de Bataille

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Quebec city became the target of British competition several times. In a battle in 1759, the city finally fell into the hands of the British, and the War Park was built to commemorate this battle.

Basilique Notre-Dame)

Built in 1647, it is the oldest church building in North America, and the earliest bishop in North America was buried here. The palace is luxuriously decorated, and many ancient oil paintings are even more valuable.

Citadel

is the residence of the 22nd Royal Quebec Regiment and the largest military castle in North America. Tourists can visit the castle under the guidance of a guide. The castle surrounds the old city, and the scenic spots in the old city need to be reached on foot. Walking along narrow and winding alleys or taking old-fashioned horse-drawn cars is not interesting. Visitors can visit the small museums and wax museums in the old town.

Chateau Frontenac

Built in 1893, it looks like a fairy tale castle.

Chute-Montmorency)

In winter, white icebergs rise from the bottom to the top of the waterfall, making it a strange landscape.

lle d'Orleans)

This is the food basket of Quebec citizens. Residents maintain a traditional lifestyle and have many distinctive buildings, including three of the seven oldest church buildings in the province.

2. A province in eastern Canada. It is in the southeast of Hudson Bay, and the United States is in the south. It covers an area of 1.54 million square kilometers. The population is 6.771 million (199), and 8% of them are of French descent. Speak French. Quebec, the provincial capital. In 168, champlain, a Frenchman, established a settlement in Quebec City, and Quebec became a French colony. Since then, Britain and France have been fighting for it for a long time, and it was transferred to Britain in 1763. A province was established in 1867. Four fifths belong to canadian shield, most of which are low plateaus. South of the St. Lawrence River, including the Gaspe Peninsula, is the Appalachian Mountains. (Cold) temperate coniferous forest climate. Agriculture and population are highly concentrated in the fertile lowlands along the St. Lawrence River. There are mineral deposits such as asbestos, copper, iron, lead, zinc, silver and molybdenum. Asbestos mining ranks among the top in the world. The huge hydropower station built on the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries promotes industrial development. Heavy industry is dominated by nonferrous metal smelting, steel, chemistry, aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding and electrical equipment. Light industry includes food, pulp, paper, wood processing, clothing and so on. Tourism is very prosperous in summer. Major cities include Montreal and Quebec.

Quebec City

Quebec City is the capital of Quebec Province, an important city and port in eastern Canada, located at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and the St. Charles River. Quebec City is the ninth largest city in Canada and the second largest city in Quebec after Montreal. The total population of the city is about 68 thousand, of which absolutely