Montreal & Quebec Vacation - Part 2

Quebec City!

Ahh Quebec City...how charming! After 6 days in Montreal, we packed up and drove 3 hours northeast to the capital of the Province of Quebec. Situated on a cliff at a point where the St. Lawrence River narrows, it's a beautiful area, surrounded by hills covered in trees. The Old Town is the oldest part of the city, and really does feel like you've been transported to a provincial French town. Perched at the highest point in the city is The Citadel, the fort constructed by the English to protect the city against the Americans, who repeatedly tried to take the city. The Province's motto is Je me souvien, which means "I remember", referring to those attempts to conquer the city...at least that's what our guide at The Citadelle told us :-)
Enough of the history lesson, on with the photos!


Fountain outside Quebec Parliament


View of Historic, walled old city of Quebec, including Le Chateau Frontenac, the Price Building and the St. Lawrence River.


The Citadel, the historic fortress build by the English to defend the city from the invading Americans.


Quebec Parliament



Historic Old Town of Quebec City, within the city wall



Historic Old Town of Quebec City, within the city wall, Price Building in background




Historic Old Town of Quebec City, within the city wall




Alley Art Gallery in Historic Old Town of Quebec City, within the city wall



Virginia Creeper festoons a wall!




Quebec City Palais, adjacent to their train station




Historic Old Town of Quebec City, within the city wall




Historic Old Town of Quebec City, within the city wall, Le Chateau de Frontenac in background.



Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral Interior



Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral exterior



Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral interior vaulting



Night falls on the Old Town, with the Price Building being brilliantly illuminated.



Le Chateau de Frontenac celebrates the blue hour in style.