3 Best Places To See in Quebec

“The Aquarium du Québec is made up of indoor pavilions and an outdoor trail, home to a range of animals from fish to marine mammals and amphibians. Meet polar bears and seals, dive into the world of fish and jellyfish, touch stingrays and starfish. Open all year round, the park is home to 300 different species. The animal guides offer you the chance to watch commented meals with polar bears, seals or Arctic foxes. It's a great way to find out about their gourmet pleasures and their way of life. You can also discover the new ARTIKA attraction. With polar animals on giant screens, ice structures and the sensation of cold, experience the Arctic as if you were there! Thrills guaranteed! The Aquarium is located near the bridges at the entrance to Quebec City. Covering 16 hectares and housing 10,000 marine animals, it is the only aquarium in Quebec. Outside, the enchanting site features bright flowerbeds, a marsh and sand sculptures. The Aquarium du Québec offers free admission to children aged 2 and under.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Stingray and Starfish Touch Tank
• Themed Activities Depending on The Time of Year.”

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“Musée de la civilisation is the finest historical museum in Quebec City, QC. Architect Moshe Safdie designed this beautiful museum, which opened on 19 December 1988. Musée de la civilisation features permanent and temporary exhibits, often related to the arts, and regularly includes interactive displays. The museum explores different facets of human reality with a fresh, attentive, and dynamic approach. Musée de la civilisation's participatory and immersive methods promote curiosity and facilitate exploration. Additionally, visitors can enjoy very informative guided tours. Musée de la civilisation offers free admission for children 5 years and under.”

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“Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is a well-established art museum in Quebec City, QC. The museum was opened in 1933. Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec encompasses 108 hectares of plains, wooded areas, and gardens. Thousands of residents and visitors explore this green oasis in the city's heart yearly. The museum was developed to promote and preserve Québec art from all periods, ranging from ancient to contemporary. The museum houses around 40,000 works from the 16th century to the present, featuring works by 4,524 artists from Quebec. Permanent displays are acquired through donations, purchases, and direct commissions from artists, collectors, and merchants. Free admission is available to Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec members.”

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