| Quebec City, Canada |
| "A bird's eye view of a section of Old Quebec, showing the spire of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Anglican), the Chateau Frontenac, the St Lawrence River and City of Levis in the background." A 1960s card. |
| An undated postcard which was sent to an RAF LAC in Manitoba - presumably, therefore, during WW2. |
| A super old postcard for which, unfortunately, we have no date - but early 20th Century. (Z) |
| "From Dufferin Terrace and the Chateau Frontenac may be had a splendid view of the Old Lower Town of Quebec. This is the oldest and most unique city in the Dominion. The magnificent St Lawrence river, one mile wide, is to be seen in the distance." An undated, early 20th century "Oilette" by Raphael Tuck. |
| "Louis Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm Gezan de Saint Veran, was born near Nimes, February 29th, 1712, and assumed command of the French troops in Canada, 1756. On September 14th, 1759, he was mortally wounded at the St Louis gate, and died the following morning." |
| "The Chateau Frontenac Hotel is an imposing structure, occupying the site of the old French Chateau de Louis, built by Champlain in 1620. At the opposite end of Dufferin Terrace stands the Citadel, a strong fortification dating back to 1823." (Z) |
| "Champlain Market is one of the busiest spots in Quebec It is situated between Little Champlain Street and the River, in the old lower part of the city." |
| Dufferin Terrace - an early 20th Century postcard. |
| Postcards of the Past |
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| An interesting old postcard - this bridge collapsed twice during its construction in the early years of the 20th Century, with great loss of life. To learn more, follow this link. There are several websites which refer to these collapses - use the search box at the top of this page for even more details. |
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| Chateau Frontenac and the Citadel. |
| "One of the world's most beautiful panoramas is seen from the heights of Cape Diamond." A 1960s postcard. |
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| Little Champlain Street in winter. |
| Quebec from the St Lawrence. |
| A view across Lower Quebec. |
| Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. The city lies on the St Lawrence River at a point where the river narrows. It is one of the oldest cities on the North American continent, having been founded in 1608. |
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| The corner of St John and Fabrique Streets. |
| Another view of the Chateau Frontenac and the Citadel. |
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