Quebec - Quebec City


Quebec City is probably the most European of any city we’ve visited in North America. Founded more than 400 years ago as a fortified French settlement perched atop a cliff above the St. Lawrence River, it is the capital of its namesake province. Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its well-preserved (or well renovated) historical buildings, cobblestone streets, and fortified walls. It really is gorgeous. It’s also very walkable; we managed fine without a car or even having to use public transportation. We took a walking tour, visited the excellent Museum of Civilization, and spent a lot of time just walking through the old town admiring the architecture and old world ambiance. And taking lots of pictures.

The Hotel Frontenac dominates the skyline of Old Quebec. The expansive boardwalk in front is known as the Dufferin Terrace.



Deborah admires the view of the St. Lawrence River



















Deborah in Quebec City c1990



Deborah in Quebec City 2019



Props left on a street that was blocked off the previous day for the filming of an upcoming Netflix series called “Barkskins” based on a novel about 17th century French settlers. They actually covered the entire street with 3 feet of dirt for authenticity, then vacuumed it all up the next day.



Gate in the old city wall



This huge trompe-l'oieil mural depicts Quebec City landmarks and historical figures.



Here I discuss the morality of colonialism with Quebec City founder Samuel Champlain
(photo by Deborah)







The Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, with
interesting gold canopy structure over the altar.







At the excellent Museum of Civilization in an exhibition titled: Observe. More Than Meets the Eye.
(photo by Deborah of my reflection in a mirror as I'm lying on the floor)







I can't really explain this.







Another impressive mural.



Parliament building



A government building in the historic French Chateau style.



Cheddi the cat, a permanent resident at our Airbnb



The track in the background is for a funicular that connects upper and lower town
(photo by Deborah)


The Seminary of Quebec














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