Quebec City

A couple weekends ago we popped up to Quebec City for a few days when my sister-in-law from Vancouver was in town. Quebec City is so pretty, especially in the summertime, that it almost seems pretend, like Disneyland. I don't think there is anywhere else in Canada, or North America for that matter, that rivals Quebec City for it's old-world European charm. I love the Old Port in Montreal, but I think that Old Quebec is much more quaint and picturesque.

We spent our days exploring the beautiful old town, wandering along the boardwalk, and popping into stores, old buildings, and the stunning Chateau Frotenac. It was a vacation devoid of an agenda, but sometimes relaxing and meandering is just what the doctor ordered.

One of the highlights of the trip was checking out the Maison de la littérature, an amazing library housed in a converted old church in the heart of Old Quebec. As a bibliophile (and a trained librarian outside of my blogging life) I have a special place in my heart for libraries, but the Maison de la littérature is a stunning piece of architecture that can be appreciated by all, library-nut or not.

Exploring the Maison de la littérature with my little guy!!

Another highlight of our trip was our meal at 1640 Bistro. We've had wonderful meals here in the past, and it certainly did not disappoint this time too. The food is delicious, and artfully presented, and the service is excellent. I would definitely recommend treating yourself to a meal here if you're in town. I had the roasted and peppered scallops pasta, my husband had the filet mignon with blueberry sauce, and my sister-in-law had the salmon, and all of us thought our meals were amazing. (Our son also enjoyed his grilled cheese and fries!!) If you're looking for a few other places to eat, check out Le Chic Shack for yummy burgers, fries, and milkshakes, or Paillard for tasty sandwiches. We also stopped in at Baguette & Chocolat for coffee, and the iced mocha was spot on!

This time we stayed at a lovely Airbnb in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury just outside of the city which was a good place to let our little guy unwind and get away from the excitement of the city. In the past we have stayed at the very charming Hotel Sainte-Anne, in the heart of the old town, which I would also highly recommend.

For beautiful old-world charm Quebec City can't be beat!

Happy exploring!!

XOXO