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Ste-Pétronille
The lovely village of Ste-Pétronille, the first to be settled on Île d'Orléans, is west of the bridge to the island. Founded in 1648, the community was chosen in 1759 by British general James Wolfe for his headquarters. With 40,000 soldiers and a hundred ships, the English bombarded French-occupied Québec City and Côte de Beaupré.
In the late 19th century the English population of Québec developed Ste-Pétronille into a resort village. This area is considered to be the island's most beautiful, not only because of its spectacular views of Montmorency Falls and Québec City but also for its Regency-style English villas and exquisitely tended gardens.
Ste-Pétronille at a Glance
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Travel Deals in Québec City
- $126* & up -- Canada Summer Fares from L.A. (one way) Air Canada
- $128 -- Montreal: Weekends at 4-Star Downtown Hotel, 45% Off Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
- $10 -- Bus Travel Between Ontario & Quebec, 75% Off megabus.com
- $137* & up -- Canada Sale Fares from San Francisco (one way) — $137 Air Canada
* Some taxes, fees additional
