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Travel Blogs from Quebec City
Quebec City and Surrounding Area
... our timing for our visit was not great as most places were “Fermé”. Things had shut down for the season to be reopened again in May 2013 (Tant pis pour nous!). Our drive throughout the island was gorgeous though – the rural pastoral landscape contrasted by the Laurentian mountains on one side and the Saint Lawrence – stunning!
We also made a stop at Sainte-Anne-de Beaupré to visit ...
Quebec City
... standard poodles with their masters in period dress and the doggies with little coats on.
Gillian and I had some great French Cuisine at the Restaurant Aux Anciennes Canadiens. Escagot to start, Tortierre with elk and bison, and a nice dish of pheasant and something else I can't remember. The only sign of veggies were two sprigs of asparagus.....YES!
Back home on the Ferry in the dusk and we crashed early to get a good start on the day.
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Battlefields Park In The Snow
... s interesting history. With many of our questions about Quebec's French origins answered we headed outside to take a look around Battlefields Park. Just as we left the warmth of the visitors centre a blizzard swept across the icy fields causing us to seek refuge indoors. A short walk found us at the oldest supermarket in North America. Here we found it fitting that we purchase a bottle of maple syrup ...
Quebec
I arrived in Quebec and wandered the very pretty streets. Its a very historical town and very romantic, the hostel i stayed in was within the old castle city walls, standing above the buildings. That night i had a yum french crepe and then the next morning i jumped on a walking tour with a fantastic tour lady. The tour was fantastic and I can't wait to get back to this city, it is just peaceful, tranquil, filled with history and beautiful. ...
Historic French Canadian City
... as Tamara has held up the transportation for the pilots and the whole air crew, because they are waiting for my bag. The pilot is not happy, but he was an idiot anyway.
We arrive at the fancy hotel that is laid on for the Westjet staff and at the same time, some young graduation is taking place. Lots of young people dressed up. ...