Tuesday
It’s good to be back in Québec City again. We always liked it. And we lucked out. Cold, yes. Snow, no. It was dry for all the time we were off the ship. The most recognizable site in Québec is of the Chateau Frontenac Hotel. Elaine and I stayed there one year on a road trip vacation to Montreal, Québec, and the Gaspé Peninsula. Here’s a view of it from this morning.
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Our tour wasn’t until 9:15, so I took a few snaps of artwork around the ship as well
Having already done Québec several times, we wanted a tour that did something different. So we were off on a bus to the Musée Huron-Wendat, the local First Nation people. They have a very nice presentation on the history of the Huron-Wendat.
Then you get to visit an authentic tribal Long House and see what life was like in them. Fires burned 24 hours a day in the long houses and they were burning when we entered. The fires were the only light, a fact which explains the reddish color in the photos. They used long poles to open vents in the top a few times at night to let out the smoke which made breathing in the house difficult and greatly shortened life spans. They could not vent them more often because the smoke would alert enemies to their location. The long houses were completely surrounded by fences for protection. And they rarely stayed for long periods in one long house, moving about frequently.
Very nearby is the Kabir Kouba Waterfall. It’s nothing as dramatic and magnificent as Montmorency Falls which are higher than Niagara and within easy driving distance, but it’s a nice site just the same. We’ve been to Montmorency Falls before. Here is Kabir Kouba:
Then it was back to the ship which is docked very close to old Québec, so instead of reboarding, we set out on foot to Place Royale in the heart of old Quebec. We had a nice walkabout around old town.
We had lunch in the Pub La Borgia, a nifty bar right at the foot of the funicular. I had wicked good Soupe à l’Oignon and some tasty Ailes de Volaille (chicken wings) Elaine had a delicious Croque Monsieur with a salad. And we both had local bières (beer).
We didn’t go up the funicular to the Chateau Frontenac. Been there, done that. We did stop and buy a “Canada Is Not For Sale” tee shirt. After our walkabout we headed back to the ship for rest. relaxation, reading, naps, cocktails, dinner, and after dinner drinks. And bed. We sailed at midnight as we slept. Back tomorrow.
Happy to hear it’s warming up in CO, Cindy. The wind chill here this morning is 10 degrees, but at least it’s not snowing. It’s April 9th, for goodness sake!
I still can’t picture Richard Steven’s, Joe.
Jeff and I had a couple of drinks in the Chateau Frontenac and, of course, rode the funicular. Very interesting museums. Love the moose. The onion soup and Croque Monsieur look so good. I haven’t had Croque Monsieur for ages. I love it.
As always, I love your pictures from a walkabout. All waterfalls are nice.
Love all the great pucs – Sandra and Bob and Russ annd I are looking at dates for next year for same cruise – looks lovely – have. Not been to most of the places you have visited.
Have a great rest of the trip!
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Sue, we are even going to be 80 this week. So over winter weather like you and Jeff. Hope you warm up soon too.
Cannot even imagine living in any tent and always having the fires smoke. You and Elaine looking good in RED! Got a laugh with the trespassing sign. We all should have one for door to door salespeople. So many any more. Safe travels home.
I can’t believe you guys will see 80 degrees. It’ll be a while (probably mid to late June here). Enjoy.
Quebec is such an enchanting city. As long as you stay within the old Fort walls you’re safe speaking English. Ha ha ha. We did Quebec by car in 1980. Can’t imagine how many changes have happened. The most enchanting thing was dining outside, something they don’t do here in the states at least not then. Very Parisian. I learned to fall in love with a croissant there the old CP rail hotel is a classic landmark for sure.
So now you’re heading into our favorite area land of 1000 islands. we’d always thought of taking our boat up here someday to anchor out as there’s more than 1000 places to anchor in freshwater and pretend that it’s the Caribbean Toronto is a fun city, but it’s also the size of Chicago they have six lane toll roads and during rush-hour it’s a parking lot. Oh well, the price of success. Thanks for your posts.
Mais je parle le français trés bien. Quebec is grand. Fourth or fifth visit for us.
This will be our sixth or seventh visit to Toronto.
Love the St Lawrence Market there.