Papa and I spent several hours today, walking about Old Quebec City on a cloudy, windy day. We walked about the Hotel Frontenac, constructed between 1893 and 1983 by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. We walked around the Citadel and along the original city ramparts, with cannons along the way. We saw the Basilique Notre-Dame de Quebec, with much of it's interior covered in gold leaf. There are several monasteries and convents, mostly built of stone. The Hotel de Ville, built in 1833, was another impressive building. All the massive public buildings sit amongst cafes, stores, and townhouses, mostly built in the 1800's and charming. We had croissants at Paillards, voted the best in Quebec City. Quebec City is primarily French speaking. We had a good day!
