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Terrasse Dufferin: Quebec City's Boardwalk Built on a Burned-Down Château
Terrasse Dufferin is Quebec City's most photographed boardwalk — but most visitors have no idea it sits on the ashes of a governor's château that burned down in 1834. Discover the fire, the vision, and the man who turned tragedy into the city's favorite gathering place.
Jean-Simon
Aug 33 min read
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