Papiers Stadacona paper mill in Quebec City. Owned by White Birch Paper, the five paper machines at Stadacona have the capability of producing more than 400,000 tons of newsprint, 80,000 tons of directory stock and 45,000 tons of paperboard packaging and multi-ply uncoated specialty grade paper

A worker removes snow and ice on the Grand Seminaire roof in Quebec City December 6, 2007.

A worker removes snow and ice on the Chateau Frontenac Hotel in Quebec City December 6, 2007.

Rooftops covered with snow in the old Quebec City.

A man skiing on the Plains of Abraham pass in front of an old canon, with the Musee National des Beaux-art du Quebec in the backgroud in Quebec City

A man skiing on the Plains of Abraham pass in front of an old canon, with the Musee National des Beaux-art du Quebec in the backgroud in Quebec City

Quebec City Petit-Champlain street is ready for Christmas

The covered with snow rue du Petit-Champlain street is bustling with strollers and shoppers during Christmas time in the old Quebec City. During the French Regime, craftsmen worked in shops along rue du Petit-Champlain, where they lived with their families. In the 19th century, working-class Irish families, whose major breadwinners worked at the docks or in the ship-building trade, made their homes here. Today, dozens of artists’ workshops and boutiques line this historical street.

The covered with snow rue du Petit-Champlain street is bustling with strollers and shoppers during Christmas time in the old Quebec City. During the French Regime, craftsmen worked in shops along rue du Petit-Champlain, where they lived with their families. In the 19th century, working-class Irish families, whose major breadwinners worked at the docks or in the ship-building trade, made their homes here. Today, dozens of artists’ workshops and boutiques line this historical street.

Old building are lined up on Rue D’Auteuil street in Quebec City