Quebec City - Vacation!

Vacation! I had a work meeting in Montreal this summer so Brian and I were able to sneak away for a few days of sightseeing, exploring, and relaxation. It was just the two of us and it was a much needed romantic getaway.

We left late on a Friday night (thanks to a weather delay) and landed late (or should I say early) and crashed at the Marriott at the Montreal Airport. Since it was right in the airport, it was very easy to find our beds for the night.

The next morning we headed to Quebec City (Ville de Québec). Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only remaining fortified walls that still exist in the Americas north of Mexico. Thanks to Wiki for the brief history lessons:)

We spent the afternoon exploring Old Quebec. The primary language spoken is French, although many people speak English. Because it feels so French, it feels like you are strolling up and down the streets in France. There are cafe's everywhere - trust me, we didn't go hungry. There is also many streets, so we walked quite a bit (ask Brian - he kept track using his pedometer).

This is on our way to QC. We stopped and picked up a few essentials at the grocery store and found these wonderful little donuts. They were AMAZING. They didn't last long.

Brian and I exploring QC - yes, it was quite chilly (from the perspective of Southerners who are used to 90+ degree temps) so we were thankful for the layers.

This is the funiculaire (hillside elevator) that connected different parts of QC. We only used it once - the rest of the time we walked up and down the hillside.

Saint Lawrence River

The wonderful little cafe we had one our first night in QC

Our favorite family store

Stay tuned for more pics!