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With the Canadian dollar back down to around $0.80 on the U.S. dollar, it’s safe to shop again in Quebec City. And it’s a good thing, too, because the capital overflows with small, quaint shops, specialty stores, and boutiques. Pick up arts and crafts, design items, gourmet foodstuffs, and … more the latest fashions for style-conscious types of all ages. Don’t leave without picking up a few maple products (syrup, sugar candies, and maple wood souvenirs).