Quebec City has unfortunately come to an end. After 4 nights and close to 5 days dans that ville de Francais I am home sweet home. After one of the most romantic getaways I have yet to be on, I am excited to come back to Toronto and be witness to the spring like weather we have going on here. It was my second time in Quebec City, and although I do speak un petit peu de francais, it is no where where it needed to be to get by in Quebec. The first time I was in Quebec - and don't judge I was 18 - I really can't remember much from - but I do remember enjoying myself!Some memorable moments from my trip to Ottawa, Quebec City and of course The Chateau Frontenac are:
- Meeting Walter Gretzky at the Wayne Gretzky Charity Dinner
- Drinking wine everyday with lunch and dinner as well as for after dinner drinks
- Enjoying a glass of Inniskillin Icewine with local cheeses in the Chateau Bar
- Ordering wine on tap (french red or white - take your pick)
- Taking a bus through the Citadel
- A romantic dinner at le Feu Sacred where we were the only table
- A theatrical tour of the Chateau Frontenac and seeing the $40,000 ballroom that leaves you breathless
- Ordering a Croque Monsier and loving each and every bite for brunch
- Buffet breakfast at La cafe de la Terrase
- Ordering delivery pizza (and poutine) to our gold floor room at the Chateau
- Taking the VIA rail from Ottawa to Montreal to Quebec City - what a way to travel
- Eating poutine 3 times (at least) during the course of the trip
- Flying porter for the very first time - yes it is as good as they say it is
- Having a cheese and beef fondue
- Being on parliament hill and getting to see the Prime Minister during question period at the House of Commons
- Speaking about Wine Appreciation at the Canada Dance Festival's "Fine Wine Evening"
- Attending the SAQ first annual wine salon (aka wine festival)
- Buying a QUEBEC hoody
- and I am sure I am missing some because my 5 days were packed with exciting stories!
Overall this trip was a 12 out of 10. It was filled with wine, food, great friends, my lovely boyfriend and a beautiful scenery to stare at, what more could one ask for!
I can't wait for my next travel adventure... maybe Chile? New Zealand? Germany? France? Who knows! But what I do know is I am excited for it!
I can't wait for my next travel adventure... maybe Chile? New Zealand? Germany? France? Who knows! But what I do know is I am excited for it!
Cheers,
Ange
