Many distinctive historical and cultural landmarks are located in Quebec City, many of which are located in the Old Quebec neighbourhood, which encompasses surviving structures from the original city. The Citadel, the Parliament building, and the National Museum of Fine Arts are just a few of the architectural gems that make Quebec City a popular tourist destination. Located nearby beautiful attractions like the Ice Hotel, Montmorency Falls, and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, the city also hosts the annual Winter Carnival.

ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

• One of the best known art galleries in Canada, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des beaux-arts de Montreal) occupies four pavilions with 140,000 square feet of exhibition space. The oldest library in the country dedicated to the study of art also makes its home on the grounds. The museum was established in 1860.

  The permanent collection housed within the museum includes a number of Inuit artworks, as well as pieces by Tom Thompson, and James Wilson Morrice. Non-Canadian pieces are also in residence, such as Renaissance medallions, pieces inspired by Caravaggio, Dutch and Flemish Baroque paintings, works by Nicholas Poussin and Rembrandt, Courbet and Renoir.

  The MMFA was the site of the largest and most infamous art theft in Canadian history. In 1972, a group of armed robbers made off with jewelry, sculptures, and eighteen paintings (including a Rembrandt), the total of which is estimated to be worth over $11 million today. The items have never been recovered.

• Galerie d'Art Royale, run by the Beauchamp family, features pieces from around the world: from Algeria, to Italy, to France. The pieces showcase a range of media, including acrylics, oils, pastels, sculpture, and more. The gallery has a comprehensive virtual gallery in addition to their Place Royale shop, which sells high-quality originals artwork. In total, the family owns seven galleries in the city which exhibit the work of more than 200 artists.

• Within the exclusive shopping complex of the Chateau Frontenac is the Kulik Gallery, which celebrates the work of Inuit artists. The stone and stencil carvings, prints, and statues were all created by the residents of Canada's great north. Brousseau et Brousseau is another Inuit art gallery which features artists who continue to work in traditional Inuit styles.

• The Outdoor Gallery is located, as the name suggests, in a small alleyway that runs between Rue Ste-Anne and Rue Buade. Mimicking the atmosphere of street markets from a century ago, the street is home to painters and craftspeople who showcase their wares during the warm months of the year.

Art Galleries and Museums in Quebec City:

• Centre d'art Maison Blanchette
• L'Espace Contemporain
• Galerie Factory
• Rue du Trésor
• Lacerte Art Contemporain
• Citadelle of Quebec
• The Economuseum of Stained Glass (Économusée du vitrail)
• Maison Chevalier
• The Museum of French America (Musée de l'Amérique française)
• Naval Museum of Quebec

POST-SECONDARY INSTITIUTIONS IN QUEBEC CITY

• Laval University
• Champlain Regional College, Saint Lawrence campus
• Collége François-Xavier-Garneau
• Cégep Limoilou
• Cégep de Sainte-Foy
• Collége Bart
• Collége Mérici
• Collége radio télévision de Québec
• École de danse de Québec
• Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Québec

NATIVE ARTISTS

• Cornelius Krieghoff (1815-1872) was an artist who spent some of his life in Quebec City, and is best known for his paintings of Canadian landscapes.

• Screenwriter and director Stéphane Lapointe has received multiple nominations for Genie awards, a recognition of excellence in Canadian cinema.

• Jacques Poulin is a novelist who studied at Laval University in Quebec City, and currently resides there. His popular novel Jimmy was written in 1969.

• A writer, actor, and director, Robert Lepage is an officer of the Order of Canada, and was inducted into Canada's Hall of Fame in 2001.

• Alain Flamand is Quebec City's only wood sculptor. His work is shown at a gallery in the Quartier Petit Champlain neighbourhood.

ART AND CURLTURAL EVENTS

Annual Events

• Mois Multi, held in February, features electronic, mixed, and new media art exhibitions over the course of 25 days. Local artists join their talents with art makers from around the globe in an event that began in 1999.

• Taking place in early August, Plein Air is an arts and crafts fair that features the work of more than 100 artists and artisans. The fair began in 1980, and is touted as the largest summer craft event in Quebec.

Other Events and Sights to See

• Running for more than 50 years, the Quebec City Winter Carnival begins in late January.

• If you missed it in the winter, the city does it again with the Quebec City Summer Festival in July.

• Expo Quebec is August's fun-filled fair featuring performances, amusement rides, great food, and more.

• The Citadelle of Quebec atop Cap Diament is a military installation and part of the city's centuries-old fortifications.

• You'll feel like royalty when you visit the elaborate Chateau Frontenac hotel in Old Quebec. The building was erected in 1893 and named a national historical site in 1980.

• Old Quebec (vieux quebec) is the city's historic neighbourhood, full of beautiful architecture, well-kept parks, and walking tours.

• More than 10,000 animals reside at the Aquarium du Quebec, including polar bears, birds, and marine mammals.

• The historic Plains of Abraham was the site for the battle of the same name, which occurred in 1759. Today it serves as a beautiful open space for sports, picnics, and other recreation.

• For more great things to see and do in Quebec City, visit the Quebec region tourism website.

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