Bonjour from Quebec City, Quebec
Camping Transit- Levis, Quebec
June 25-30

I wish I knew more about Canadian History- because this city is just full of fascinating history. Other than the history it has to be the most charming city I have ever been in. There are outdoor cafes lined up so close to each other you can't tell one cafe from the other, plazas with fountains or statues. We did several walking tours of the city- that is really the only way to go -seeing Quebec from a bus it just too confining. The city is very easy to get around other than it is built on hillside and the streets can be very steep. The city of Quebec was founded in 1608 and in 1985 Old Quebec City was named a world heritage site by UNSECO. (UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Today there is a population of 638,000 and 95% of the population is French Speaking and very proud of it. Below is a picture of Chateau Frontenac it is owned by the Fairmont Hotel Corp. Construction started on the hotel in 1893 and was completed in 1924. It is as amazing inside as it is outside. The other picture is of the downtown street of the Old Port of Quebec City. Since this is the year that Quebec is celebrating 400 year anniversary there are a lot of parades outdoor entertainment thru out the summer.



Below is Montmorency Falls Park these falls are 30 meters (98 ft) higher than Niagara Falls. We spent a lot of time walking the trails and climbing the stairs for the best views of the falls.



Next stop was the Sainte Anne De Beaupre Basillica they are celebrating their 350th anniversary.
The church hosts a million visitors each year and is also known for being the healing church there have been miraculous healings for years. Unlike the other churches we have seen this was all stone. Very beautiful!!



The citadel was constructed in 1820 to protect Quebec from the United States (we never attacked) Now the citadel is an active military base where the governor general lives. There is a changing of the guard ceremony daily and it is very impressive as is the grounds of the citadel.

Quebec City Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/jcrobnik/Quebec