Quebec City

Located on the north shore of the majestic Saint Lawrence River, Quebec is the oldest city in Canada. In 2008, it celebrated the 400th anniversary of its founding by Samuel de Champlain. Quebec City has a population of 500,000 inhabitants. It is the best location in North America to study and learn French; since, 96% of its population speaks French as a first language.

Quebec is also considered one of Canada's most beautiful and historic cities. Strolling through the city offers a series of new discoveries. The Chateau Frontenanc, resting on Cap Diamant, gracefully overlooks the Saint Lawrence River. The fortified walls encircling Old Quebec are unique in North America and evoke the military history of the city under French and British regimes. In 1985, the historic district of Quebec has been inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.