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Water

Quebec's port has undergone a number of changes since its days, a couple of centuries back, as one of the continent's pre-eminent ports. Overseen by the Quebec Port Authority (web site: www.portquebec.ca), it is divided into three sectors: two of which, Beauport and Anse au Foulon, handle industrial cargoes. The central sector, the Estuary, handles general cargo and cruise ships, it includes the Bassin Louise, where leisure craft are moored and from which boat tours depart and also the Old Port, much of which has been converted for leisure activities.

Ferry services:
The Société des traversiers du Québec (web site: www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca) runs the ferry from Levis, directly across the river to Quebec City, departing every 30-60 minutes 0630-0220 (journey time - ten minutes; fares: C$1.80 each way; C$2.25 in summer).

Transport to the city:
The Bassin Louise is directly north of Old Quebec; although short, the walk to town is uphill. The ferry from Lévis docks near Place Royale in Basse-Ville and the easiest route to the upper part of Old Quebec is by the funicular.



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