Quebec's Old Town (Vieux-Québec) is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls still exist. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, as the "Historic District ...

Built by the British between 1820 and 1850 to defend the city, the Citadelle is not only the largest British fortress in North America, but its walls enclose 300 years of history on an ...

Quebec is a tale of two cities: On one side of 400-year-old stone walls, gas lamp-lit cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages preserve the historic feel of Canada's oldest city, established ...

Erected by the British in 1879, Porte Kent is part of the Ramparts of Old Quebec City, the only ... [+] remaining fortified city walls in North America north of Mexico. It was named after Queen ...

Once you pass through the walls of Old Québec ... Other routes can be found on the Quebec City Tourism website. There are a couple of area companies that rent bikes and offer guided tours.