The world as I see it
The Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal is probably one of the most popular attractions in Montreal. It is open to the public when church is not in service or when special events re taking place for a nominal fee. We were able to spend some time in the cathedral to wander around and take photos. The …
We decided to take the train from Quebec City to Montreal for the second half of our Canadian adventure. Gare du Palais (Palace Station) in Quebec City was built in 1915 by the Canadian Pacific Railway and is similar in design to the Chateau Frontenac. It is beautiful inside and out. The ride between Quebec City …
On our last full day in Quebec City, we walked the length of the Plains of Abraham to the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (National Museum of Fine Arts). Along the way we stopped to visit the Plains of Abraham Museum which I found very interesting. It provided a wealth of information about the battles …
Île d'Orléans is about 3 miles east of Quebec City and was one of the first parts of the province to be colonized by the French. We spent the afternoon of our second day in Quebec City driving around the island. We made a few stops along the way. First was at Les Fromages de Île …
On our second full day in Quebec City we enlisted tour guide/photographer Marie-Pierre of Nomad Tours Quebec for a walking tour of the city. As a photographer, I wanted to get the best light so she was wiling to meet us at our hotel at 6:30 a.m. Marie-Pierre is a beautiful and energetic young woman …
Through My Lens 