About Quebec
The 13th Congress of the International Association of Biomedical Gerontology (I.A.B.G) will be held in Quebec city, from May 18 to 20th, 2009.
Only a 2 1/2 hour drive from Montreal, a major airline hub in Eastern Canada, Quebec City (or Québec, in French), is the capital of the Canadian Province of Quebec and one of the oldest European establishments in North America. With its 700 000 Inhabitants, Quebec City is the first major city when sailing upstream on the St. Lawrence River which is one of the largest rivers in the world.
Location
Located at the junction of the Canadian Shield and Appalachian geotectonic plates, Quebec City, a UNESCO world heritage site, is best known for its famous Citadel and stone Walls, large hotels and religious institutions, towering at its highest point on Cap Diamant above the River.
Quebec City
offers a majestic view of the St. Lawrence waterway and the deep water harbour, a major commercial and tourist point of entry on the North American continent. The city is filled year long with cultural, artistic, scientific and tourist activities of all sorts. Its summer festivals and winter carnival are world-renown, and so is its gastronomy.
What to do in Quebec city
Quebec City is located in a famous tourist area which offers many possibilities for leisure, culture, history, learning and outdoor life both on land and water.
Plan to spend some extra time before, during, or after the meeting, exploring the multitude of things to do and see in Quebec City, and better yet plan a trip to explore other parts of this beautiful part of Canada.
For more information on Quebec City and its surroundings you may want to consult:
http://www.quebecregion.com/e/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/quebeccity/0142010001.html
Not to be missed
• Walk around downtown of Quebec, Québec is truly a unique land in North America. Unique for its geography, its history and its culture, which together have forged its bold and exuberant identity • The Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a year-round destination of choice for nature lovers … at the city's doorstep!.. • You may also want to drive to the large island Ile d'Orléans, which is a famous feature on the St. Lawrence river, or drive come to see the • And much more !
Weather
May is a beautiful Spring month; the average temperature being around 15 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit). However the weather can be variable, it is recommended that you bring a pullover and a raincoat.