As my time in Quebec is about to close, I want to make the most of it. After seeing waterfalls and other natural attractions I decide it's time to head back into the city. After making a phone call, I have a room booked at the Château Frontenac in Quebec City. Although the citizens of Montreal speak both English and French, resident of Quebec City only speak French. This will make it more difficult but rewarding to get by.

I arrive at the hotel and am shocked on how beautiful the exterior is. It becomes readily apparent why this hotel was listed as a national landmark in 1980. It honestly looks more like a castle than a hotel.

The interior of the hotel is just as beautiful as the exterior. Everything is extremely cleanly and white in color. This is honestly the nicest hotel I've ever been in.

While wandering around the city I notice a huge structure towering in the distance. It's the Citadel of Quebec. This military installation is the residence of both the Monarch and the Governor General of Canada. Originally built in the 17th century under Louis de Buade, you can see how this structure was originally heavily fortified for defense.

 Finally, I visit the Rampart of Quebec City. They are the only remaining fortified city walls in North America. You can see how heavily the French influenced this area at the time. This resulted in a group of French descendants who are very prideful of their heritage and resistant to external cultural influences.

 

My time in the province of Quebec was really enjoyable. Montreal had an interesting mix of culture, and delicious food to eat. The fact that Montreal's citizens are bilingual really helped me enjoy my experience there. Quebec City in contrast felt entirely different, but was still really interesting. Rather than a mixing pot of cultures, the city felt very closed off. It was still beautiful though. After seeing all these sites, I'm ready to return home. Au revoir!