Québec City will always stand-out from amongst the other big cities in Canada. Its charming quaintness emanates from a blend of North American and European cultures that is not intrinsically and purely North American, but not comprehensively European either. Rather, it has a unique characteristic that embraces the combined heritage of all the peoples that have lived in that land while never losing touch with its French connections. The result is a seamless amalgamation of var

Since it was my first time in Quebec City, we chose a shore excursion that focused on Old Québec, the historic city within the fortified walls, as opposed to other day tours that took would take you to the outskirts of the Old Town. When we docked at 7:00 am that day, the first thing I noticed was the imposing silhouette of the Chateau Frontenac, the most recognizable landmark of this city. After a hearty and relaxing brunch, we disembarked to join the tour that would introdu