Party like it’s 1608!

Quebec City celebrates its 400th birthday this year. So to bring the festivities home to the rest of Canada, here’s a day in the life of the city, as seen through the lens of photographer Ian Barrett. To put the party in context, be sure to read Paul Wells on how good the city looks for its age, and Martin Patriquin on who isn’t pleased about Quebec’s world-class bash.

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