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The Breakneck Stairs - Les Escaliers Casse-Cou: Quebec City's Most Thrilling Staircase
The Escalier Casse-Cou / Breakneck Stairs has connected Upper and Lower Town since 1635 — but there's far more to these 59 steps than meets the eye. Discover the dramatic history behind Québec City's most iconic staircase.
urbanhorizonsqc
Jun 84 min read


Fortifications of Quebec City: The Walls That Shaped a City
The Fortifications of Québec City aren't just pretty walls — they survived sieges, battles, and near demolition to become the most dramatic story in North American history. Come find out why.
urbanhorizonsqc
May 253 min read
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