Quebec City, the capital of Quebec, is a historic and charming city known for its French-speaking culture, cobblestone streets and well-preserved fortifications. It’s one of the oldest cities in North America, founded by the French in 1608, and retains a strong European feel. We opted to stay outside the old city but we spent most of our time within the walls. The heat wave finally broke when we arrived so it was much more enjoyable walking around the lovely old city.

Deschambault architecture

Color change in Deschambault

Parliament Building is home to Quebec’s National Assembly just outside the walls that surround Old Quebec

Evening at the St. Louis Gate

Street scene

Deschambault architecture

Color change in Deschambault

Parliament Building is home to Quebec’s National Assembly just outside the walls that surround Old Quebec

Evening at the St. Louis Gate

Street scene

Quebec City Mural was inaugurated in 1999 and tells the long story of the Old City

Quebec City Mural was inaugurated in 1999 and tells the long story of the Old City

City Hall east view

City Hall south view

Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac is a historic, high-end hotel famed throughout the world

Fairmont Hotel

City Hall east view

City Hall south view

Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac is a historic, high-end hotel famed throughout the world

Fairmont Hotel

Toboggan run

Umbrella Alley

Funicular from Fairmont

Rabbit, anyone? Lapin beckoned for dinner one evening

The historic performing arts, Capital Theatre

Poutine is a Quebec original that has become something akin to the national dish. Basically it is French fries, cheese curds topped with hot brown gravy. It sounds awful and it rather looks awful, but I had to try it (Joe wouldn’t even have a taste). I don’t need it again but I didn’t mind it with a few additions.

Toboggan run

Umbrella Alley

Funicular from Fairmont

Rabbit, anyone? Lapin beckoned for dinner one evening

The historic performing arts, Capital Theatre

Poutine is a Quebec original that has become something akin to the national dish. Basically it is French fries, cheese curds topped with hot brown gravy. It sounds awful and it rather looks awful, but I had to try it (Joe wouldn’t even have a taste). I don’t need it again but I didn’t mind it with a few additions.

The Hotel – Musee Premieres Nations has a great reputation and we wanted to dine here, as it specialized in native dishes. However, a wedding had it totally booked. We still had a drink at the bar to soak up the atmosphere.

The photo on the right is part of the small Huron-Wendat Museum within the hotel, and dedicated to the history, culture, and arts of the Wendat and other First Nations.

Museum of Civilization includes exhibits on ancient and current world societies, including First Nations, New France & modern Quebec.

Museum of Civilization includes exhibits on ancient and current world societies, including First Nations, New France & modern Quebec.

Street art outside the library

Art exhibit on the Plains of Abraham

Quebec Pink Babies refers to Monsieur Rose, a series of large, plump, pink sculptures add a touch of whimsy to the urban landscape

Quebec City from across the St. Lawrence River

Street art outside the library

Art exhibit on the Plains of Abraham

Quebec Pink Babies refers to Monsieur Rose, a series of large, plump, pink sculptures add a touch of whimsy to the urban landscape

Quebec City from across the St. Lawrence River

Our route from Montreal to Quebec