A tale of 3 cities in Canada-Quebec (Part 3: Leaving for Montreal)
Perhaps the only regret that griped me during our short stay in Quebec City, was giving the famed tourist attraction, the Montmorency Falls a miss. With a packed schedule ahead of us, we could only afford the time to make a trip to the Plains of Abraham before we leave for Montreal. Thankfully enough, our hostel was located within a 20 minutes walk to the plains and we were able to squeeze in this attraction to our itinerary.
That morning was particularly cold, despite the freezing temperature, it did not snow at all. Instead, a thin layer of ice was formed on walkways and paths, and predictably enough, I came dangerously close to slipping several times.
Chateau Frontenac, in its full splendour.
The Plains of Abraham was the site of the battle where the fate of Quebec was decided. Commanded by General Wolfe, the British army succeeded in defeating the last remaining garrison of French troops led by his adversary, General Montcalm, allowing Quebec to remain in the hands of the British empire for the remainder of their colonial reign in Canada.
The Citadelle of Quebec, a strategic fortification erected on the Plains of Abraham. An engineering feat way ahead of its time, it boasts a star-shaped fortification and redoubts that enable the Citadelle guns to fire at hostile troops at the plains without exposing them to the enemies' retaliatory fire. A pity that the museum was not opened to the public during winter.
Quebec City left me a lasting impression. Apart from its beauty an old world charm, its populace were extremely warm and eager to help as well. I can still recall the kind gentleman who had so generously offered to show us the way to our hostel and a lady who helped me up when I slipped on the 0 friction pavement (covered by a thin layer of ice). These, in addition to a romantic atmosphere that permeates every corner of the city (especially at night) allowed me to conclude that Quebec City is the best city I have visited thus far in Canada.
That morning was particularly cold, despite the freezing temperature, it did not snow at all. Instead, a thin layer of ice was formed on walkways and paths, and predictably enough, I came dangerously close to slipping several times.
Chateau Frontenac, in its full splendour.
The Plains of Abraham was the site of the battle where the fate of Quebec was decided. Commanded by General Wolfe, the British army succeeded in defeating the last remaining garrison of French troops led by his adversary, General Montcalm, allowing Quebec to remain in the hands of the British empire for the remainder of their colonial reign in Canada.
The Citadelle of Quebec, a strategic fortification erected on the Plains of Abraham. An engineering feat way ahead of its time, it boasts a star-shaped fortification and redoubts that enable the Citadelle guns to fire at hostile troops at the plains without exposing them to the enemies' retaliatory fire. A pity that the museum was not opened to the public during winter.
Quebec City left me a lasting impression. Apart from its beauty an old world charm, its populace were extremely warm and eager to help as well. I can still recall the kind gentleman who had so generously offered to show us the way to our hostel and a lady who helped me up when I slipped on the 0 friction pavement (covered by a thin layer of ice). These, in addition to a romantic atmosphere that permeates every corner of the city (especially at night) allowed me to conclude that Quebec City is the best city I have visited thus far in Canada.
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