We got a good start and found a good parking spot at the west end of the Plains of Abraham. This gave us a great opportunity to walk the full length and take in the various statues and plaques that describe the war that was fought here between the French and English. The weather was fantastic for our day on foot.
It was lunch time by the time we arrived in the park in front of the picturesque Frontenac Hotel. We found a street vendor making crepes of many kinds, hot off the griddle. Lyndon ordered ham and egg and I ordered smoked salmon. The cook broke an egg and spread it over the crepe just after she flipped it. We topped it off with a lemon crepe for desert!!
A short, steep ride on the funicular took us down into the pedestrian only streets of Old Quebec. We were surprised to see how many fur products, full animal pelts and even seal skin boots were for sale. It was a feast for the fashion savvy – not that we are (shock I know) but no wonder the French women look so snappy, with so many great stores to shop in. We made a few contributions for their economy and our wardrobes.
We picked up a little musical culture in the form of wooden spoons and a unique light fixture before we huffed and puffed our way back up the hill and to the National Assembly of Quebec.
Being the oldest legislative building we have visited so far, it is definitely the most ornately decorated. Its décor and history reflects the influence from France. It also includes many references to England and the Westminster model of government. The building underwent a major renovation which includes some interesting art – which was created using a variety of holes of varying depths.
Cross-Canada with the MAHARG's 