First stop was Vieux Quebec - the old or Lower City that was established in the early 1600's. Quebec City used to be the major port access for Canada until this relocated to Montreal. The Government made a point of restoring the old city in the 1960's and 1970s and now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Old Customhouse
One of the ruins...or $585 000 in Wellington
Up against the old city walls
The mural was painted about 10 years ago
View from Vieux Port towards Parliament
Vieux Port
Some great shops!
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Including the best Lush ever :)
We also took a trip on the Louis Joilliet up the St Lawrence River to the Montmorency Falls - raining, as you can see. Still, got to try some sortilege, which is a mix of rye whisky and maple syrup on ice. Not too bad actually!
Pont de Ile D'Orleans
Also looked around the Upper City which has more interesting buildings and fortifications...
Part of the city fort network
Autumn in Quebec City
Musee du Fort
And of course there is the most photographed hotel in the world - Le Chateau Frontenac...
A great day trip :)
The Rose
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