QUEBEC CITY

On Sunday we rode the Canadian Rail from Montreal to QUEBEC CITY for a two night stay. QUEBEC CITY is the Capital of the Provence of Quebec. It was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and is one of the oldest cities in North American. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec Town (Vieux-Quebec) are the only fortified city walls remaining in the Americas. QUEBEC CITY has many historic town landmarks that we had the opportunity to visit. Vieux-Quebec has a charming French European feel with stone buildings, winding streets lined with shops and restaurants.

The train ride was a pleasant three hour tip, the scenery was beautiful, with lots of trees and farms. There was excellent wifi aboard so we studied hotels for QUEBEC CITY online...and decided since it was our first night off Thistle (in 8 weeks) we would splurge and reserve a room for one night at the famous Chateau Frontenac... Very Special !

Once we arrived in QUEBEC CITY we took a taxi to the Chateau, relaxed in our beautiful room and strolled around Vieux-Quebec. For dinner we decided on an outdoor cafe where we loved people watching, and had a pate and cheese platter with a bottle of wine...a most enjoyable evening with a view of Vieux-Quebec illuminated for the evening. 

Monday morning we walked to the Citadelle de Quebec and watched the "Changing of the Guard" followed by an interesting guided tour of The Gouverneur General Residence. The afternoon was a fun adventure, walking to the Marche Du Vieux-Port and finding a place to sleep for the night...we chose the Masion du General a funky five story walk up stone building built in 1775 with a little outside deck and great view of the Saint Louis Street and a church steeple. Early Monday evening we met some water polo friends and their family for social hour along the Saint Lawrence River Promenade, and for dinner we voted on a repeat from last  night...rather than people watch we watched a rain storm from the covered outside patio (Romantic XO).

This morning we walk around another part of QUEBEC CITY and are now on the train heading back home to Thistle in Montreal.

Looper Tip: Originally we planned to take Thistle for the 250 plus mile round trip from Montreal to QUEBEC CITY but decided (and agree it was a great idea) to take the train (avoiding currents, fuel cost and time). A perfect 2 night "get away" but missing Loop Life and Thistle :)

QUEBEC CITY with its Landmarks.

The grand hotel Chateau Frontenac dominates the city skyline, built for the Canadian Pacific Railway and opened in 1893. ( The hotel is stunning ... Reenie most enjoyed taking a bath or two or three, a luxury missed on Thistle.)

Charming Vieux-Quebec.

Vieux-Quebec illuminated for the evening.

Entrance to Citadelle du Quebec and the fortified city walls.

Changing of the Guard.

Visiting the Citadelle de Quebec with the Chateau Frontenac in the distance.

Historic cannons to protect the walled city.

Unique items found at the Marche du Vieux-Port.

The views from our hotel room.

Street performers in QUEBEC CITY... Always interesting?

QUEBEC CITY was founded in 1609 by Samuel de Chamlalian ... Social Hour with friends along the Promenade.

The Parliament Building and two fountains (one to view in the park - one for horses to drink from).  

Notre-Dame de Quebec.

Gare du Palis Train Station, QUEBEC CITY.