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Québec City's heritage is not all tucked away behind the old stone fortifications. Each neighbourhood and district reflects how local history was affected by the diversity of their inhabitants.
All these attractions and historical sites bear witness to the influence of the omnipresent religious orders and institutions on Québec society. They also underscore Québec City's strategic military importance on the North American continent, and the role played by museums in preserving and maintaining Québec culture. Some of these sites were large private estates transformed into public parks and wildlife preserves many years ago, while others consist of conserved or restored historical buildings that serve as reminders of bygone eras. Some of the most noteworthy heritage sites include the Parliament Building, the Old Port, the Citadel and fortifications, Battlefields Park, the Bois-de-Coulonge, Domaine Cataraqui, the Jesuit estate, the parc de la Visitation, Blanchette house, Domaine Maizeret, Cartier Brébeuf Park, Trait-Carré, the Bourg de Fargy district, Montmorency Falls Park, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, Île d'Orléans, as well as the villages of Cap-Santé, Neuville and Deschambault in Portneuf. | |
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