I just returned from a weekend in Quebec City. I had heard good things about the place, but in just 3 days, it absolutely blew my mind. I may not be as well traveled as the majority of the forum here, but I've been to cities in Europe, Asia, South America, and of course, North America but Quebec City easily became a favorite in only a short period of time.
The place has it all. Gorgeous architecture, friendly people, good performing arts, GREAT restaurants, narrow streets that immerse you in the feel of the city's culture and history, beautiful mountain views, and a GENUINE European feel, low crime, etc. Perhaps best of all, it's VERY affordable to even someone on my kind of budget.
I can't put into text what I feel about the place after only such a short time but I do have some photos to share (I took TONS, this is but a brief sampling):
View from my hotel room (Loews Le Concorde... great location, but I felt like I was missing out staying here and not at one of the Inns in the Old City):
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The Loews Le Concorde Quebec City from Grand Allee (Quebec's "Champs de Elysees" ):
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The Grand Allee Scene:
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Looking toward the St. Louis Gate and the entrance to the "old city" from Grand Allee:
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The rest are various shots from the cityscape in the "Old City":
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Again, a brief sampling, but I can't put into words how amazing this city is. Absolutely breathtaking. I cannot wait to go back and for those who haven't been, it's just about as far away as Baltimore (though minus the traffic as you drive through rural Maine and Canada) and a lot cheaper so go!
The place has it all. Gorgeous architecture, friendly people, good performing arts, GREAT restaurants, narrow streets that immerse you in the feel of the city's culture and history, beautiful mountain views, and a GENUINE European feel, low crime, etc. Perhaps best of all, it's VERY affordable to even someone on my kind of budget.
I can't put into text what I feel about the place after only such a short time but I do have some photos to share (I took TONS, this is but a brief sampling):
View from my hotel room (Loews Le Concorde... great location, but I felt like I was missing out staying here and not at one of the Inns in the Old City):
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The Loews Le Concorde Quebec City from Grand Allee (Quebec's "Champs de Elysees" ):
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The Grand Allee Scene:
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Looking toward the St. Louis Gate and the entrance to the "old city" from Grand Allee:
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The rest are various shots from the cityscape in the "Old City":
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Again, a brief sampling, but I can't put into words how amazing this city is. Absolutely breathtaking. I cannot wait to go back and for those who haven't been, it's just about as far away as Baltimore (though minus the traffic as you drive through rural Maine and Canada) and a lot cheaper so go!
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