Old Québec City is home to the iconic 19th-century Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The old city is home to North America's only walled settlement, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It includes the Citadelle de Québec and the Musée Naval de Québec which showcases the province’s important maritime connection to the North Atlantic Ocean.
Montréal's Notre-Dame Basilica is a prime example of Gothic Revival architecture, and the city is also home to the world-famous Cirque du Soleil and the famed Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. With nearly 450 museums throughout Québec, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, Musée de la civilisation, and the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec are among the province's finest cultural institutions.
Québec is also known for its dynamic music scene, with acts like Celine Dion and Arcade Fire making their home in the province. Performances by both French and English-language performers can be seen year-round, though summer offers premier showcases like the FrancoFolies de Montréal and Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.