Quebec City

Quebec was a logical stopping point on our way from the Maritimes, so we got a modest hotel room inside the walls of the old city.

It had been decades since we were last here, but the memories came back quickly. Not much has changed other than a few of the business names.

We love just walking around and, of course, eating at the excellent cafes and restaurants. Here are some shots from our evening walk.

Samuel de Champlain, founder of New France.
Chateau Frontenac. Built by the CPR in 1883.

That evening we ate at Louise Taverne & Bar – it was excellent – and had a great political discussion with a couple from Washington DC. We pretty much solved all the problems.

These shots are from our walk the next morning. The weather was spectacular – the start of a weeks-long stretch. I guess that means we are weeks behind on the blog.

Toboggan run, built in 1884.

Familiar refrain: we need to come back!

Then it was off to touch base with friends and family in southern Ontario before racing across the country before the snow starts to fly in the Rogers pass.

5 responses to “Quebec City”

  1. Come back soon. We need you out curling!

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    1. As you may know, things are about to get complicated. Long story short, we’ll see you at the end of the month!

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    Anne Rayner-Gould

    Oh dear. “Complicated” sounds ominous, Pat. I’ve just caught up on many posts from the last six weeks: we’ve been on a road trip of our own, to Haida Gwaii, and not online much. Just wanted to say that twosorebacks is one of my new favourite things; thanks for all the commentary and photos. It’s been a treat to follow you across the country. (We share your feelings about Newfoundland.)

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  3. Very cool. Can’t wait to hear about Haida Gwaii – it’s on the bucket list for sure.

    Our car got hit from behind as we were waiting for the car ahead to turn left. It happened close to Midland ON. Nobody hurt, and we were super fortunate to have friends nearby to help us. What could have been a terrible experience has actually turned into a positive.

    We will be taking the train home on the 25th, arriving in Vancouver on the 29th. We’re really looking forward to that, and in the meantime we’re able to revisit friends and family in southern Ontario.

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    Anne Rayner-Gould

    I’m so sorry! We had two vehicle incidents on Haida Gwaii ourselves (one a fender bender, one a breakdown on perhaps the most isolated bit of road on Graham Island), so we can relate. Glad all concerned are okay. I envy you the train, though: I’ve done that journey twice and just loved it.

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