Quebec commercial streets and districts animate urban centers with concentrations of shops, restaurants, cafés and dynamic neighborhood life. Each commercial street and district possesses distinctive identity reflecting history, demographics and specific vocation. Commercial streets and districts become shopping, strolling and socializing destinations. These commercial arteries offer mixes of independent businesses, designer boutiques, varied ethnic restaurants and lively cafés. Historic commercial districts preserve heritage architectures and old-world charm. Commercial streets create pleasant pedestrian experiences with terraces, urban art and seasonal animations. Visiting commercial streets and districts allows discovering cultural diversity, supporting local businesses and feeling community pulse. These districts constitute microcosms of Quebec urban life. Essential urban destinations for shopping and discoveries.
