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explorers to the park as we know it today.
Until October, head to Espace 400e to experience
“Passengers” — an interactive exhibit designed specially
for the 400th anniversary.You’ll become passengers, complete
with suitcase in hand, as you learn about the five million
people who have visited or lived in the city over the
past four centuries, on a trip filled with images, music and
firsthand accounts.
Until October 26, 2008,“Le Louvre à Québec. Les arts
et la vie” (The Louvre in Quebec.The arts and life) graces
the walls at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
This large-scale exhibit features more than 270 works of
art from the Louvre in Paris, highlighting the diversity and
quality of an art collection containing relics of Oriental,
Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman origin.
(left) Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary
this summer with plenty of special events.
(below) The Citadelle and the Plains of Abraham
are ideal areas for strolls.
PHOTO: MTOQ/LINDA TURGEON
The Casse-Cou staircase leads down into the historic
lower part of Quebec City.
If you go
Getting there:You can easily drive the five hours to
Quebec City, but Via Rail (www.viarail.ca; 1 888
842-7245) offers an easy way to travel between the
city and the Kingston/Ottawa region.
Staying there:You’ll find a full range of accommodation
choices, from the stately Fairmont Château
Frontenac to contemporary boutique hotels and
cozy B&Bs.
For more information
1 877 Bonjour
www.quebecregion.com
www.MonQuebec2008.com
July/August 2008 • 53 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine
PHOTO: MTOQ/MARTIN VÉZINA