Quebec City - Page 2

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/8/2014 jlkz said: In the 70's, stayed at the Chateau Frontenac. We arrived by car very late and the hotel stood out in the moonlight light a well lit postcard of a fairy tale. However, the room was so old that the closet wouldn't fit but a few items of clothing; the mattress had to be reinforced and was still uncomfortable; and, the worst memory: for dinner I ordered a whole baby lobster. The waiter offered to remove it from its shell---seeing how little meat there was for the outrageous price, he returned all the shells to my dish!!! We were to have stayed a week but left after 3 days: bored with boat ride, attitude of folks ( I have a Masters in French Literature and speak the language which they obviously didn't know), the funicular, the University, and shops. Hope it has changed for the better for your trip. Our trip was in September.

Why didn't you converse with them in French then?

Linders Back · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/10/2014 terrier3 said:
On 6/8/2014 jlkz said: In the 70's, stayed at the Chateau Frontenac. We arrived by car very late and the hotel stood out in the moonlight light a well lit postcard of a fairy tale. However, the room was so old that the closet wouldn't fit but a few items of clothing; the mattress had to be reinforced and was still uncomfortable; and, the worst memory: for dinner I ordered a whole baby lobster. The waiter offered to remove it from its shell---seeing how little meat there was for the outrageous price, he returned all the shells to my dish!!! We were to have stayed a week but left after 3 days: bored with boat ride, attitude of folks ( I have a Masters in French Literature and speak the language which they obviously didn't know), the funicular, the University, and shops. Hope it has changed for the better for your trip. Our trip was in September.

Why didn't you converse with them in French then?

jikz, it is a shame that you didn't have a great time there. I would think someone who studied french Literature would have reveled in the French Culture rather than dismiss it. And, I don't think it's quite fair to blame a hotel restaurant for how much meat is in a lobster, but maybe as a New Englander I'm just used to the amount of waste/to meat ratio. Hope it at least tasted good.

Opurra: Even if you don't stay at the Chateau, go in and check out the marvelous interior and have tea or glass of wine in the lobby. Very European.

As a amateur student of history, I love wandering through the old city with its narrow roads and cute shops and galleries. There are some shops which sell Native Inuit items (both type souvenir and "real" art carvings and prints if that is of interest.

The overlook at The Plains of Abraham is another beautiful historic place to stroll with a lovely tree shaded park adjacent if the weather is too hot and sunny. The whole 7 year war period fascinates me with the British and French with their Native allies vieing for control of the area.

Hope you have a wonderful time.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I'm glad to read this. I was just saying the other day to DH that I would love to go to both Quebec and Montreal.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

What a European gem in North America! I'm going to check out Quebec's history, architecture, etc. online. Will be interesting to find out how, why, what, when, etc.

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lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

I love the Chateau Frontenac and Quebec City.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

www.quebecregion.com ........ Just found this site........photos and videos. Wonderful site.

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Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Chateau Frontenac is a legend in Canada!!!

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Wow........I just viewed Montreal images. Beautiful, clean looking city, too.

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Linders Back · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/10/2014 ROMARY said:
Wow........I just viewed Montreal images. Beautiful, clean looking city, too.

Very clean and very safe. Used to go there a lot in the 80's and 90's with my boys to see the Expos play. Used to ride the subway late at night and walk back to the hotel without ever feeling even remotely scared. Love Montreal.

RainCityGirl · ‎12-16-2012

I haven't been there is a long time, but if you've got the money, as already mentioned, the Frontenac is iconic. The city is full of art galleries, sidewalk artists, wonderful places to eat, the boardwalk which also has musicians and artists, the St Lawrence Seaway. It's just a lovely, lovely place to relax and enjoy a piece of French Canada.