Monuments and Food

It is raining when I get up today, just a light rain but still icky. I head to a pastry shop for breakfast. I’m back in croissant territory! One almond croissant with a cappuccino and away I go. Today I set off to check out the upper portion of Old Quebec town. The old town is a Unesco site and is the only place in North America that has it’s original stone wall protecting the old town. There are many things to see here from the armories to the many old buildings and parks that dot the town. There are of course many statues to the founders of this city such as Samuel Champlain and Francois de Laval.

I check out some of the shops. Normally I’m not a shopper but it is never to early for Christmas shopping, right? I wander the streets and come across the Chapel of Marie De L’Incarnation. It is a monastery of the nuns of Ursulines order. They came over here in the 1700’s to administer to the people of Quebec. The chapel is beautiful and peaceful. All of the gold leaf was done by the Sisters themselves.

I spend some time down by the Frontenac and walk the boardwalk. Before I know it, it’s time for an early dinner. I have booked a spot at the Frontenac’s Sam Restaurant. I’m glad I made a reservation since it seems that people are being turned away! This restaurant is a bistro that has a wonderful view of the river. Their main restaurant is much swankier and has no view. This one is expensive enough for me! I have never afforded myself the luxury of staying at the Frontenac, so this is my way to indulge in some history and enjoy the ambience of the hotel. I start with a vegetable soup and then move on to the main course of beef shanks slow cooked with potatoes and salad. Paired with a nice rose the meal is wonderful! Finished with a piece of chocolate cake and coffee and I’m ready for a nap. The views don’t disappoint as I’m having my meal, I can view the promenade and the river from where I sit. The service is professional without being stuffy. All in all a wonderful experience that I would suggest for everyone at least once.

After dinner I head back to my hotel for the evening. Tomorrow I will explore the lower part of the Old Town.もっと詳しく