魁北克古城区位于加拿大东南部的魁北克市内,保存着完整的城防体系和独具风格的历史建筑。如今在古城周围,仍可见到旧时的城堡、闸门等。1985年它被列入《世界遗产名录》。地理位置1608年,法国探险家尚普兰从圣劳伦斯河登陆,在陡峭的高原上,设立了毛皮交易所,并建立了一个法国人的居住区。居住区恰好位于圣劳伦斯河变窄的地方,因而他给这座城市命名为魁北克城,来自当地的土著语,是“峡湾”的意思。 Located in Quebec City in southeastern Canada, Québec’s Old Quarter is home to a complete urban defense system and historic buildings. Now around the ancient city, still can see the old castle, gate and so on. In 1985 it was included in the “World Heritage List.” Geographical Location In 1608, French explorer Champlain landed from the St. Lawrence River, set up a fur exchange on a steep plateau and established a French settlement. The settlement is located just narrowed down the St. Lawrence River, so he named the city Quebec City, a native of Aboriginal language, meaning “the fjord.”