Québec City, capital of the province of Quebec, rises above the St. Lawrence River on Cap Diamant, where its elevated Upper Town meets the narrow streets of Lower Town. Founded in 1608, it preserves a strong French colonial identity through stone houses, church spires, public squares, and the ramparts surrounding Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Château Frontenac dominates the skyline above Dufferin Terrace, while steep stairways and the funicular emphasize the dramatic change in elevation toward Petit-Champlain and the old port. Across the river, Lévis offers a broad view of the city’s layered profile; closer scenes are defined by masonry textures, copper roofs, winter snow, and warm light striking the west-facing historic facades.
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