Volendam 2026, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada...

Since I am still not sleeping that well, why not get out of bed early at 5:30 am and capture our sail into Quebec City. Quebec City is a beautiful blend of old-world charm, historic architecture, and vibrant streets that make every walk feel like a journey through time. Strolling through Old Quebec, with its cobblestone streets and stone buildings, I was captivated by the city’s European character and timeless atmosphere. The magnificent Château Frontenac rising above the St. Lawrence River adds an unforgettable touch to the skyline. Spending time in Quebec City was a wonderful experience, filled with beautiful sights, history, and memories that will stay with me. We started our day in Lower Town only a short walk from the cruise port. This area features the historic Place Royale market square, the old stone Notre Dame des Victoires Church, the stunning murals telling the story of Quebec’s history and the charming artisan shops and buildings along Quartier Petit Champlain. The funicular was operational today, so we took it up to Upper Town, home to the iconic Fairmont Château Frontenac Hotel, the sweeping Dufferin Terrace boardwalk, and historic fortification walls. We wandered the streets of Upper town visiting the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, Ursulines Monastery and the Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral. Heading back to the ship we stopped at Montmorency Park before making our way back down to Lower town and stopped at Mary’s Popcorn store to get some snacks for the crew. We took the Breakneck Stairs connecting Cote de la Montagne to Petit Champlain…The view from the top of the staircase is like you were looking at a postcard come to life as it affords wonderful views of one of Quebec City’s most picturesque streets. We explored some different routes today and had a great day in Quebec City. Tonight the ship is overnighting in Quebec City, tomorrow weather prediction is not good, so we enjoyed this glorious city today.