From the Citadelle

The two images below are but a continuation of yesterdays post. These are the direct views seen from the furthest cannon in the third image. One wide angled view overlooks the city below and the St. Lawrence and the other zooms in to show a closer vieux of the Chateau.

View of the City and the St. Lawrence


Chateau

Inside the Citadelle

One of the stops/attractions in Quebec City was the Citadelle. The traditional British star shaped fortification was built in the 1800's despite the fact that the French army had emplacements there long before. Currently it is both an active military establishment housing part of the Royal 22e Régiment as well as a National Historic site. Tours are given through the citadelle, the Royal 22e Régiment Museum and the rest of the fortification. The first image below is a view of the neighboring Plains of Abraham as seen from the walls of the Citadelle. The second image is of one of the tank emplacements inside the fort. Finally, the third is the line of cannons which overlook Quebec City and the St. Lawrence.

Plains of Abraham


Inside the Citadel


Guarding the Citadel

The Parliament and Old Quebec

The first image below is another one of the Quebec City parliament building and one of the paths leading up to it. The second image is another prime example of the cobblestone, colourful roads, and quaint old time shops and restaurants that are found all over Old Quebec. This street is outside of the wall down near the port and is overseen by the Chateau above.

Quebec City Parliament


Old Quebec Streets

From the Wall of Quebec

Two more images from the wall surrounding Quebec city.

Along the Wall to Quebec City


Just Inside the Wall

The parliament and the view

Just outside of the walls of Vieux Quebec is another prominent tourist view and that is the parliament building. That is what is seen in the black and white picture below. The second image is in fact related to a previous post and is the view from the boardwalk overlooking the St. Lawrence river, the Vieux Port, and the parts of Vieux Quebec not inside the walls below the Chateau.

Quebec Parliament


Vieux From the Chateau Frontenac

Walking around the Streets

When wandering around vieux Quebec there are a many things to see and do all around you. One popular past time ... for those with a few more dollars to throw around, is the tour of Vieux Quebec by horse drawn carriage. Now where do these horses and carriages "park" when they are not gainfully employed? Why at the hitching post that is unmistakably for the horses. One of the other amazing things to see in Vieux Quebec are the many lifelike murals that are on the old buildings, an example of which is seen below. This was one of our favourites. Even editing up this picture my eye was fooled into following the cobblestone path past the arch and believing it.

Horse Parking


Vieux Quebec Mural

Chateau Frontenac

One of the 'main attractions' in Quebec city is the Chateau Frontenac, an unmistakable feature inside the walls of Vieux Quebec. Opening in 1893 it was a part of the CPR's chain of majestic hotels to promote 'luxurious tourism' to its wealthy customers. Today, still a luxury hotel, it is a part of the Fairmont Hotel family. The walkway seen in the second image as well as the hotel is ideally situated within Vieux Quebec on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the St. Lawrence river (not seen to the right) and the lower parts of Vieux Quebec not within the walls.

Chateau


Quebec Promenade

Vieux Quebec

First stop in Quebec city was a walk through "Vieux Quebec". Just like any "Old _____" part of a city the main attractions are the ancient architecture, narrow streets, majestic churches, and multitude of history. Quebec city is no exception.

Old Italian Quebec


Old Quebec Church