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On my first afternoon in the city (August, 2004), I headed to the 26th floor revolving restaurant atop the Loews le Concorde hotel. There was no problem just wandering in for a panoramic look around the city, no guest key or anything like that required.
It was a bit strange as the restaurant very slowly revolved, just when you thought that the shot was lined up! Here, the view is downriver toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence. To the right are the Plains of Abraham with the Citadel defensive fort perched high on the bank above the river. The close-by fancy stone building is the old British army barracks and the Chateau Frontenac hotel can be seen a little further away on the skyline toward the left side. Way off in the distance, you can see Isle d'Orleans in the river. This is a great spot to visit, along with Montmorency Falls next to the bridge that leads out to the island. See my pages on both places from Oct., 2003 when my wife and I last passed through this amazing city! Leave a Comment
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The Plains of Abraham is one of the most prestigious city parks in the world. Battlefields Park got its popular name from Abraham Martin, one of the first laymen to settle on the heights of Québec. Abraham Martin never owned or even live on the land which today bears his name, but used it instead to graze his cattle. The name "Plains of Abraham" therefore originates from a popular designation. It is the people themselves who referred to the plains by that name.
Personally I felt the Plains of Abraham were amazing offering the best views of the St. Lawrence River. It was also the site for some Carnaval activities, I a can only imagine how nice it must be in the summer and fall months to stroll throughout this park!!
This history and battles that ensued in this area are also interesting to learn about obviously but be sure to soak in the views! Leave a Comment
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The Plains of Abraham along the cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River are a great spot to stoll around. The landscaping and views are both amazing in this, Canada's equivalent of Central Park in New York.
Only a few steps away from the Loews hotel, along the inland edge of the Plains, I came across this pretty flower garden. The Joan of Arc Gardens, featuring a statue of her on a horse, is in tribute to all those who fell on both the English and French sides during the colonial wars for control of North America.
The flowers and shrubs were in great form when I was there, very enjoyable! Leave a Comment
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Here is the history of Place Royal. This is a historically significant district in Quebec and today there are many great bistros and art galleries in the area. You will without a doubt discover this area :-)
Place Royale is the birthplace of French civilization in North America. Samuel de Champlain began construction of his fortified "abitation" at the foot of Cap Diamant, in 1608. This is the first permanent establishment in New France. Rich merchants settle here and lively business develops in the area. In 1686, a bust to the glory of Louis XIV is erected. Place du Marché becomes place Royale.
Wars between France and England reach out as far as New France. Québec occupation by the English occurs for the first time from 1629 to 1632. In 1690, the place Royale cannon play a decisive role in turning back Admiral Phipps' fleet. In 1759 however, French resistance is overwhelmed by cannon ball and fire bombs. The Conquest begins.
Under the British Regime, Place Royale, with its merchants, shipowners and shipbuilders continues its leading commercial role and remains the centre of business. By 1860, the situation is one of decline. Place Royale regresses into a mere, stagnating place du Marché. By 1950, the area has become poor and rundown.
Place Royale is one of the oldest settlements on the North American continent. The architecture and narrow streets bring back four centuries of history. Place Royale is bustling in summertime. This is where you will discover l'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires (church), only a few steps away from boutiques, restaurants, maison Fornel with its exhibitions and the Place-Royale interpretation centre. Leave a Comment Directions: Old Quebec
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The Chateau Frontenac is one of those quintessential Canadian hotels that have defined the country. Built in the 1890s to accommodate the guests of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, this hotel has sisters all across the country - from Newfoundland to British Columbia. Along with many other events in its history, the Frontenac was used as a one of the meeting places of Churchill, Roosevelt and King as they plotted the joint British/US/Canadian strategy in World War II.
This photo of the exterior courtyard of the hotel was taken as I strolled past on my way to Old Quebec. I also took the time to walk through the interior of this historic building just to see what it looked like. Leave a Comment
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Life in Quartier Petit Champlain captured in a magnificent mural. You can find this mural at the end of Petit Champlain. It is very nice obviously and adds to the walking experience in old Quebec.
A trompe-l'oeil mural measuring 100 square metres (900 square feet). You don't have to be an artist to appreciate the beauty of this outdoor work of art, located at 102 rue du Petit-Champlain, on the wall of the building owned by the Coopérative des artisans et commerçants du Quartier Petit Champlain.
This mural illustrates the origins of the Cap-Blanc neighbourhood, the bombardments in 1759, fires, landslides and other disasters to have befallen Quartier Petit Champlain over the years, as well as the strength and courage of those who built, lived, developed and breathed new life into this part of Quebec City.
For a full indepth interpretation of this mural you can visit the web site I provided. Cheers :-) Leave a Comment
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Our first night in Quebec City we wandered around Quartier Petit Champlain. Full of souvenir shops, upscale gift shops, and restaurants, it's a great place to spend a few hours just relaxing and soaking up the quaint atmosphere, with Chateau Frontenac towering overhead.
The streets are cobblestone and seemingly pedestrian-only, but actually a van did squeeze past as we were walking along Rue du Petit Champlain.
Don't miss the great chocolates at the shop halfway down Rue du Petit Champlain. (I'm kicking myself for not taking note of the name.) The proprietor is an American and his wife makes all the chocolates by hand. Try the port-filled dark chocolate truffle! Leave a Comment Directions: At the base of the cliff under Chateau Frontenac
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Québec is the only remaining fortified city in North America. This feature has contributed to Québec being named as a World Heritage City. The Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site tells the tale of over three centuries of Québec's military past.
Stretching over 4.6 km, the walls and ramparts bear witness to the evolution of Québec's defensive system from the 17th to the 19th century.
I think you will agree that the fortified walls add to the historic ambiance and charm of Quebec City.
In the winter it is far to slippery to walk along the tops of the walls and most of them are closed off for safety reasons. Beleive me I ventured up on top a couple of times following foot steps but quickly realized I didn't want to fall!
In the summer time though it would be a perfect way to explore the city and enjoy the amazing views. Leave a Comment
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La Citadelle of Québec is the most important fortification built in Canada under British rules. It was designed according to a defence system developed by a French military engineer named Vauban and built under the supervision of Lieutenant-colonel Elias Walker Durnford. The construction of the outer walls began in 1820 and it took 30 years to finish its construction. La Citadelle is in the shape of a four-pointed polygon, with each point forming a bastion and covers 37 acres. It contains two buildings constructed by the French and numerous others very well preserved.
During the time of my visit in January the Citadelle was offering free tours everyday at 1:30 pm.
I didn't do a tour because I was just so busy doing other things but I bet the history would be great and the changing of the gaurd in the summer months would also be interesting.
You will not miss the Citadelle when you are in Quebec its so big you can't miss it.
It's hard to take a picture of from the ground because it is so big but I got the best vantage point from the L'Astral Restaurant! Leave a Comment
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One thing about our May, 2005 accommodations in the heart of Old Quebec City was it's very close proximity to a number of interesting attractions. We spent one windy and cold afternoon exploring what the Musee de l'Amerique Francaise had to offer! Located on what is now part of Laval University, and encompassing the historic buildings of The Seminary (one of the first religious orders in Quebec stemming from the mid-1600s), it basically outlines the history of French exploration throughout North America.
At a cost of C$5 each (~US$4), the self-guided tour starts with a display of artifacts uncovered from the site of Quebec City's first house, built by Louis Hebert in 1642. After passing through an adjoining Chapel, a passageway to a separate building leads to a number of exhibits on 3-floors dealing with the history of the large stone-constructed multistorey Seminary buildings. They were rebuilt many times over the centuries following disasters such as fires and bombardment by the British attackers. The final segment of the tour on the top floor is actually the most interesting, containing a number of exhibits covering different parts of the continent and detailing the impact of French explorers such as LaSalle. Quite an interesting and amusing short film is shown as a Quebecois expounds on his views of the trials and tribulations of life in Quebec over the centuries. I enjoyed this afternoon tour! The photo shows the old rounded building, with it's adjoining chapel, where you enter to buy your tickets and begin the tour. Leave a Comment Address: 2 cote de la Fabrique, Quebec CityPhone: 418-692-2843Directions: On the large square which fronts Quebec City Hall and not far from the Chateau Frontenac.Website: www.mcq.org
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