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Touring Quebec City Aug 28, 2009

August 28 – Friday

A cool, sunny day was perfect for touring Quebec City and vicinity. From our campsite we drove into Levi and took a 15 minute ferry across the St. Lawrence River to Old Quebec. Jim & Sandy and Gary & Elaine went with Shaun & Dianne in their truck to cross over on the ferry. Dave & Sharron went in Norm & Marian’s truck but parked on Levi side and boarded the ferry as foot passengers. Old Quebec is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site and is alive with history. The Citadel is the largest fortification in North America garrisoned by regular troops. We were able to take in Changing of the Guard as well as viewing some of the air show by the Canadian Airforce, part of the International Festival of Military Bands going on this weekend. Walking around Old Quebec with it’s amazing stone structures was very interesting. The Plains of Abraham & Chateau Frontenac were among some of our stops. For lunch we had a traditional Quebec meal in the Aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant , situated in the oldest house in Quebec City built in 1675. In the rustic surroundings we enjoyed Quebec meat pie, and maple syrup pie for dessert. After doing some shopping in the quaint shops we ventured into the surrounding area visiting the Montmorency Falls, 272 foot waterfall which is said to be 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls. Not as spectacular as Niagara but still very awe-inspiring as the water roared over the cliff sending a spray of mist over us. We went on along the Cote-de-Beaupre route to visit the Chez Marie for a taste of fresh bread baked in the outdoor brick oven and spread with maple butter. Last stop of the day was the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre an amazing structure which has been America’s most popular pilgrimage site since the time of New France.