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EXPERIENCING FOR A WHILE THE HISTORY OF QUÉBEC ~ continued By Habeeb Salloum |
| WAVE Journey.com Women's Adventures, Vacations & Experiences ~ Your Journey Starts Here! |
Tired, we entered a food market,
abounding with local produce, to rest
our weary feet and enjoy a taste of
some French Canadian cuisine. Lamb
sausage, French Canadian style eggs,
fish and meat sandwiches,
home-baked breads and all types of
French Canadian cheeses and drinks
sated the revellers hunger. The
munching crowds, many in the New
France costumes, were rowdy but very
friendly, giving the festival a colourful
air.
abounding with local produce, to rest
our weary feet and enjoy a taste of
some French Canadian cuisine. Lamb
sausage, French Canadian style eggs,
fish and meat sandwiches,
home-baked breads and all types of
French Canadian cheeses and drinks
sated the revellers hunger. The
munching crowds, many in the New
France costumes, were rowdy but very
friendly, giving the festival a colourful
air.
We partied around the clock, or rather,
some of our group did. We sampled
the local foods and wines, listened to
bands and saw two fantastic shows:
‘The Image Mill’, a 40 minute visual
and audio production projected on the
world’s largest film projection screen;
and ‘Les Chemins Invisibles’ created
by the famous Cirque du Soleil
exclusively for Quebec City for the New
France Festival.
some of our group did. We sampled
the local foods and wines, listened to
bands and saw two fantastic shows:
‘The Image Mill’, a 40 minute visual
and audio production projected on the
world’s largest film projection screen;
and ‘Les Chemins Invisibles’ created
by the famous Cirque du Soleil
exclusively for Quebec City for the New
France Festival.
About 100 volunteers and 100 paid actors
perform during the festival, ensuring that
the 450,000 attendees are being
entertained. Also, another 300 volunteers
give a helping hand in the various events,
making the celebrations a somewhat
community affair. All in all, it is a fun-loving
festival and in the words of an American
visitor, “These people know how to enjoy
their history.”
perform during the festival, ensuring that
the 450,000 attendees are being
entertained. Also, another 300 volunteers
give a helping hand in the various events,
making the celebrations a somewhat
community affair. All in all, it is a fun-loving
festival and in the words of an American
visitor, “These people know how to enjoy
their history.”
IF YOU GO
Facts about Quebec City and the New France Parade:
In 2010 the SAQ New France Festival will be held August 4th -August 8th.
A good way to reach Basse-Ville from the walled city is to take the Funiculaire du Vieux Québec
from the edge of the Le Château Frontenac to Basse-Ville. When going down one gets a bird’s eye
view of the surrounding countryside.
If you like newly baked breads and cakes make sure to visit Café Boulangerie Paillard, in the heart
of historic Quebec City. A bakery, pastry shop and a sandwich station, it is worth a stop for coffee
and a pastry.
Two fulfilling tours to take are offered by Viator Tours from Quebec City for; Montmorency Falls and
the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré - Cost $45.56; City Sightseeing Tour - Cost $32.40. (Prices
quoted in CDN dollars.)
Where to Eat: Old Québec City and the surrounding area have more restaurants per capita than
any other city in North America –some 100 bistros, cafes and gourmet restaurants. Dinners run
from about $15.CDN in chain restaurants to some $125.CDN in gourmet dining places. For
traditional food like the meat pie, tourtiPre, Québec style pork and beans and maple syrup pie, Aux
Anciens Canadiens is the place - meal of the day $19.00 CDN.
The best place to buy souvenirs in Quebec City is rue Petit Champlain in Basse-Ville, and the
trendiest part is the area around the railway station. 4 ski centres with 120 slopes and 30 golf
courses are all within a 40-minute drive from Quebec City.
The Board of Directors of the International Association of Congress Centres, in 2006 nominated
Quebec City as having the ‘World’s Best Congress Centre’.
For Further Information About Quebec City, Contact:
Tourisme Québec: for complete tourist information Québec, call: (514) 873-2015 or toll free:
1-877-363-7777, or visit the web site: www.bonjourquebec.com
Facts about Quebec City and the New France Parade:
In 2010 the SAQ New France Festival will be held August 4th -August 8th.
A good way to reach Basse-Ville from the walled city is to take the Funiculaire du Vieux Québec
from the edge of the Le Château Frontenac to Basse-Ville. When going down one gets a bird’s eye
view of the surrounding countryside.
If you like newly baked breads and cakes make sure to visit Café Boulangerie Paillard, in the heart
of historic Quebec City. A bakery, pastry shop and a sandwich station, it is worth a stop for coffee
and a pastry.
Two fulfilling tours to take are offered by Viator Tours from Quebec City for; Montmorency Falls and
the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré - Cost $45.56; City Sightseeing Tour - Cost $32.40. (Prices
quoted in CDN dollars.)
Where to Eat: Old Québec City and the surrounding area have more restaurants per capita than
any other city in North America –some 100 bistros, cafes and gourmet restaurants. Dinners run
from about $15.CDN in chain restaurants to some $125.CDN in gourmet dining places. For
traditional food like the meat pie, tourtiPre, Québec style pork and beans and maple syrup pie, Aux
Anciens Canadiens is the place - meal of the day $19.00 CDN.
The best place to buy souvenirs in Quebec City is rue Petit Champlain in Basse-Ville, and the
trendiest part is the area around the railway station. 4 ski centres with 120 slopes and 30 golf
courses are all within a 40-minute drive from Quebec City.
The Board of Directors of the International Association of Congress Centres, in 2006 nominated
Quebec City as having the ‘World’s Best Congress Centre’.
For Further Information About Quebec City, Contact:
Tourisme Québec: for complete tourist information Québec, call: (514) 873-2015 or toll free:
1-877-363-7777, or visit the web site: www.bonjourquebec.com
Where to Stay: Hotels offer some
12,000 rooms in and around the old
city - 2000 of these, international
class. Two top hotels are the Hilton
Quebec and the Fairmont Le Château
Frontenac – the towering symbol of
Quebec City.
12,000 rooms in and around the old
city - 2000 of these, international
class. Two top hotels are the Hilton
Quebec and the Fairmont Le Château
Frontenac – the towering symbol of
Quebec City.
Bio: Habeeb Salloum is a freelance writer, author and member of Travel Media Association of
Canada (TMAC) residing in Toronto, Canada. He has travelled extensively to most parts of the
world and written comprehensively about topical items, tourism and the cuisines of the countries
through which he has journeyed.
Habeeb has hundreds of published articles about various types of travel destinations,
entertainment, food, literature and topical and cultural subjects. In addition, he has five books and
18 chapters in books published, relating to these subjects.
Canada (TMAC) residing in Toronto, Canada. He has travelled extensively to most parts of the
world and written comprehensively about topical items, tourism and the cuisines of the countries
through which he has journeyed.
Habeeb has hundreds of published articles about various types of travel destinations,
entertainment, food, literature and topical and cultural subjects. In addition, he has five books and
18 chapters in books published, relating to these subjects.
