Luckily, Quebec City has a funicular, which is a vertical railway. Many hillside cities have them; I’ve ridden ones in Paris, Salzburg, and at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

In Old Quebec City, you have the chance to experience the French culture and cuisine on the North American continent. You will almost feel like you are at one of Europe’s premier destinations.

Travel 5 ways to tour Quebec City If you don’t feel like walking in Quebec City, consider seeing the sights via horse-drawn carriage, pedicab, helicopter, bicycle and public transportation.

QUEBEC CITY, Que. - A Quebec City tour company is introducing a guided walk based on the bestselling mystery novel "Bury Your Dead" by Canadian author Louise Penny.

We waddled out, thankful to be walking off a few calories before entering Le Moine Echanson (418-524-7832, www.lemoineechanson.com), a quirky, wine shop/café, with great wines and great food.

Visitors can stroll on their own or take a guided walking tour within the massive fortified walls and ramparts in Old Québec to walk back in time through 400 years of fascinating history.

It was charming. Two families in search of an easy getaway with a European flavor, of nascent acculturation for our kids, we had just driven to Quebec City, checked into a budget hotel and headed out.

My tour guide in Quebec City, Hongying Tang, owner of HQ Tourism Services, said she was originally approached by Amazon in November of last year.