2025 Volendam, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada...

Another very early, extremely cold morning on the forward deck, capturing the scenery along the St. Lawrence River on our way into Quebec City. The scenery is just spectacular; the Fall colors have officially arrived.  The views were just stunning.  I took over 300 photos sailing in so that is why I posted those photos separately.  The views of Quebec City with the Château Frontenac dominating the cityscape are always amazing.  Upon arrival at Quebec City, I first took the shuttle to the Locks.   I then walked from the shuttle stop through Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admired the view from every angle.  For all its 400 years of incredible history, it’s still very much alive. There were 3 ships in port today, so it was busy in the Old City just like our last visit on a Saturday... Full of charming little streets and local shops, Old Québec is best visited on foot. I hiked up to the upper city, where the Château Frontenac resides along a boardwalk.   The Château Frontenac Hotel, Québec City’s most famous landmark is also the most photographed hotel in the world, and I certainly did not miss the opportunity today to, once again, capture this iconic structure! Walking past the Château Frontenac Hotel, I hiked up to the Plains of Abraham and Citadel. I proceeded to make my way back towards Old Quebec walking along the walls of the Citadel de Québec. Once I left the Citadel, I walked along the walls to a tunnel that went through the walls and brought me to the area of the Parliament Building where I found lots of new things to see; fountains, statues, the Parliament building and lots of beautiful flowers.  From there, I basically meandered my way through the Old Town, admiring many of the old picturesque buildings and restaurants with lush window flower boxes decorated for fall.  I arrived back on the ship around lunchtime are a good 7-mile hike…  Built up an appetite! I went out for some photos for our sail away as we head to Montreal but I’ll post them tomorrow.  Big day tomorrow, the Scott sisters arrive…  It will be great to see Ann & Cathy again!!!