{"id":8917,"date":"2019-03-20T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.convention.qc.ca\/general-en\/8-raisons-de-choisir-quebec\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T16:36:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T20:36:04","slug":"why-choose-quebec-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.convention.qc.ca\/en\/destination-and-attractions\/why-choose-quebec-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Choose Qu\u00e9bec City For Your Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Qu\u00e9bec City is known and loved for its European charm, welcoming locals, infectious energy, and, of course, for Old Qu\u00e9bec\u2014a treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the cradle of French civilization in North America, this port city, provincial capital, and thriving technology hub wears its many identities with pride. The city has its feet planted firmly in the 21st century and boasts a flourishing economy that extends into some of the hottest new sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This economic success is due in part to the city\u2019s concentration of research centres\u2014one of the highest in Canada and the Northeastern United States. A place of knowledge, innovation, and creativity, Qu\u00e9bec City offers a wealth of business opportunities in a unique cultural setting. It\u2019s that singular mix of qualities that has made it one of Canada\u2019s top travel and convention destinations and the best city in Canada according to\u00a0Travel + Leisure<\/em>\u00a0(2023 World\u2019s Best Awards,\u00a0Best Cities in Canada<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Qu\u00e9bec City on Foot \u2013 A World of Surprises<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Qu\u00e9bec City\u2019s heritage, culture, and festive atmosphere make it a city best visited on foot. Walking around town, you\u2019ll discover incredible sights at every turn\u2014especially in Old Qu\u00e9bec. From the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre, strategically located in the heart of the city, active business travellers can easily walk to many surrounding hotels, wonderful restaurants and boutiques, and major event sites.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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If you like running, you\u2019ll find it\u2019s the perfect activity for exploring Qu\u00e9bec City. With all the staircases<\/a> that connect the upper and lower town, you\u2019ll have ample opportunity to tone those muscles and work on your cardio.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A Delicious Destination to Make Your Mouth Water<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Qu\u00e9bec City is one of the top ten food cities in the world (Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler, 2015). This town of culinary delights will have your tastebuds dancing. With hip restaurants, varied cuisine, local fare, and a slew of inventive, talented chefs, there\u2019s plenty to wow discerning foodies and exacting epicureans who feel they\u2019ve seen\u2014and eaten\u2014it all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The streets are lined with fine dining establishments, patio bars and caf\u00e9s, microbreweries, bistros, chocolate shops, and bakeries set side by side in delicious harmony just minutes from the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre. Discover tasty surprises in a range of price, on Grande All\u00e9e and Rue Cartier, in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Old Qu\u00e9bec, Saint-Roch, and Saint-Sauveur neighbourhoods, and a bit further on, along 3rd Ave. in Limoilou.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Like Festivals? You\u2019ll Love Qu\u00e9bec City<\/h2>\n \n
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Festive and full of life, Qu\u00e9bec City has a way of inspiring everyone to have a good time, with events the whole year through. The city hosts such major artistic, cultural, and sporting happenings as the\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec City Music Summer Festival<\/a>, the\u00a0New France Festival<\/a>, and of course, the\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec Winter Carnival<\/a>. By staying at the forefront of artistic developments, it\u2019s become a world-class culture capital and was named Culture City of the Year at the Leading Culture Destination Awards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Plan your next event in Qu\u00e9bec City<\/span>\n <\/use><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Whether you\u2019re in town for a convention, a visit, or to see the sights, the warm welcome and distinctive service that come so naturally in Qu\u00e9bec City always make for a good night\u2019s sleep. With leading chain hotels, boutique hotels, youth hostels, bed and breakfasts, and motels all ranging from one to five stars for a total of 17,000 rooms, there are plenty of options to choose from.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Business tourists will appreciate the number of four and fivestar hotels just minutes away from the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre. The Qu\u00e9bec Hilton<\/a> and Delta Hotel Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>, both fourstar establishments, offer a total of 948 rooms, as well as indoor passageways that link directly to the Convention Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Original and Breathtaking Venues<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Qu\u00e9bec City is brimming with exceptional locations for your receptions, ceremonies, and other events. In addition to the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre, which hosts every type of event<\/a>, event organizers can choose from numerous other options throughout the city ideally suited to organizing and holding unique gatherings on a variety of themes, including history, ceremony, Northern culture, art, and navigation. Create a unique and memorable experience for your guests in inspiring venues that easily convert into one of a kind reception halls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Shop Your Heart Out!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Have a thing for shopping? So do we! Pursue your passion in Qu\u00e9bec City, where the streets are simply bursting with stores and boutiques that carry exclusive creations, jewelry, home accessories, native crafts, antiques, and other great finds. The shops in the Petit-Champlain district<\/a>, at the foot of Fairmont Le Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a>, in Old Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>, and in the Saint-Jean Baptiste district<\/a> will delight any business tourist looking for a souvenir of their stay in Qu\u00e9bec City. For the latest trends and funkiest boutiques, head to Saint-Roch<\/a>, especially Rue SaintJoseph\u2014one of the oldest shopping streets in town. And they\u2019re all within walking distance of the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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If you\u2019re looking for big name brands, try Laurier Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>, Place de la Cit\u00e9<\/a>, Place Sainte-Foy<\/a>, or Galeries de la Capitale<\/a>\u2014four local shopping malls that are dressed to impress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Laurier Qu\u00e9bec even has a shopping shuttle that will take you straight to the mall from the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre or your own hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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In Qu\u00e9bec City, business and pleasure go together thanks to an abundance of nature and greenery. You can easily plan a pre or postconvention activity in town or the surrounding area. Just five minutes on foot from the Qu\u00e9bec City Convention Centre, you\u2019ll find the Plains of Abraham<\/a>, a vast urban park and essential historic site. It\u2019s the perfect place to take a walk, get some exercise, see traces of Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s storied past, or simply admire the beauty of the St. Lawrence River. You won\u2019t believe the scenery!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Choose from among the many sightseeing tours available to visit area attractions like Montmorency Falls, Orl\u00e9ans Island, the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupr\u00e9 Basilica, and the Ice Hotel<\/a>\u2014all just 30 minutes from the city centre. Or for a truly unforgettable experience, take the day and book a whale watching excursion in Charlevoix.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Any event organizer who values peace of mind will find just what they\u2019re after in Qu\u00e9bec City, the 3rd<\/sup> safest city in the world because of its low crime rate (CEOWorld Magazine<\/em>, 2019) and one of the safest cities in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The peaceful streets are a real bonus for visitors and convention attendees, making Qu\u00e9bec City the ideal location for high security summits and events with high profile guests. 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