Bonne Fete Quebec!

Canadian singer Celine Dion, left, receives a honorary degree from Laval University chancellor Denis Briere, right, during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Quebec City. Dion also received an award from Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume as part of the city's ongoing 400th anniversary celebration.

Fireworks are launched from the middle of the St. Lawrence River as Qu

New Brunswick singer Marie-Jo Therio performs as Qu

Belgian singer Maurane performs in an historical show as Qu

Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean, second left, her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond, left, Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen and French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, right, listen to proceedings during heavy rain as Qu

Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay takes his seat amongst a sea of umbrellas during a heavy downpour as Qu

Vermont Gov. James Douglas, left, and Qu

The sailboat Dugas de Mons arrives in Qu

Holiday shoppers on the Petit Champlain quarter, Old Qu

The iconic Chateau Frontenac, a 19th-century castle-like hotel with copper turrets and stone towers, overlooks the St. Lawrence River. The over 100-year-old landmark is a popular tourist destination located in the heart of the walled city of Old Qu

The capital city is home to the world's largest winter carnival. The 55th edition of the Qu