Fron Chateau to Shining Chateau

Around the turn of the last century, the Canadian Pacific Railway built a series of grand hotels across the country, which became landmarks in their cities. Here is the Hotel Vancouver, which we visited last year:


And now, a year later, we've come full circle, because the grandest of all is in Quebec City, the Chateau Frontenac, situated on a headland overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence and visible from just about everywhere in the city:


Up close it is quite something to see:



We didn't stay there -- it is said to be overpriced -- but the views must be spectacular.

That's it from Quebec City; thanks for reading! See you after our next trip ...