Brenda, I read somewhere that next year wil be the 400th anniversary of Quebec, what a great occasion to visit.

Wow, Californian, I didn't know that. Hmm, think maybe I'll have to visit myself--should be a wonderful time, and they certainly do know how to have fun, unlike us staid and boring Anglos.

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Originally posted by Marie56:
I agree with Brenda, just walking around and soaking in the atmosphere is nice. Also walk along the riveer, is it called Boardwalk, Brenda? Several times I have walked from Chateau Frontenac, which is a hotel, to the Plains of Abraham.
The Quebecois cuisine is quite different from the French and you might not like it all. I find sugar pie, tarte au sucre, too sweet for my taste.

Hi Marie: I'm not a fan of tarte au sucre myself; in fact, I'm not a huge fan of maple syrup. Sssshhh, don't tell dept of citizenship, they'll revoke mine .

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Originally posted by BrendaC:
they certainly do know how to have fun, unlike us staid and boring Anglos.

Agree with that, Brenda.

Bren I do like the maple syrup but a lot of their desserts are to sweet for me. I don't know if you know what cretons are but horrible in my opinion, mostly lard.

I wont tell the dept. of citizenship.

Oh yes, cretons, I'd forgotten them. Well, all I can say is that, well, actually, when it comes to cretons I'm lost for words.

They also have an excellent tour of Quebec City which will get you to all the major sites and then you will know where you would like to return to spend more time. The Old Town is well worth wandering about. Lots of little restaurants with fantastic food.

BrendaC, Marie56, & mid-life traveler:
Thanks so much for the info! That is exactly what I love to do - wandering about, visiting with the locals & enjoying the small cafes. I'll check out the 'Boardwalk' & stay away from the maple syrup(y) foods & 'cretons' - whatever they are!

My hotel is the Lowes le Concorde (or something like that) & I think it is close to 'Old Town' so should be able to walk about o.k. Hopefully they can assist in booking a City Tour for me.

Does anyone have any idea what a cab fare from the airport to the hotel location would be?

I sadly must admit that I know very little of the history of our wonderful neighbors up north so must research 'Plains of Abraham' before I go. That will probably explain to me why the preferable different languages in the different Provinces.
I have visited Western Canada quite often but my first trip to the East. Sounds beautiful!

Merci beaucoup & Au revoir - Pegasus 3

The English defeated the French, but decided at that time to allow the French to retain their civil law, religion and language. Basically Canadian history in a nutshell or an abbreviated version of what actually happened. The city tour will give you much better information than I have just given you. Quebec City caters to the American tourist and will speak English to you. Enjoy, it is a fascinating city.

mid life traveller: Wow - Fast response & right to the point!
Thanks so much! Am looking forward to the City Tour to learn more......
Pegasus 3