Quebec Is a Favorite Canadian City
at Any Time of the Year

By George & Ninette Medovoy

The annual Quebec Winter Festival, sometimes called a winter Mardi gras, features lavish night parades in the snow, clowns, marching bands, an international ice sculpting competition, and – for the truly brave – a roll in the snow in one’s bathing suit.

There are sports competitions, too, including horse racing on ice, a canoe race across the icy St. Lawrence River, skiing and sledding.

The whole affair is presided over by a jolly snowman in a red cap – or "tuque" in French – named, appropriately enough, "Bonhomme Carnaval."

Of course, there are many other alluring reasons to visit Quebec City, North America’s only walled city, at any other time of the year.
One is its prolific gastronomic treats, with at least 600 restaurants, including everything from French, of course, to Italian, and Greek, and everything in between.

Food and drink are found in great abundance in La Grande Allee, a street jammed with dozens of re4staurenats and bistros that never seem to close.

An exceptional place to stay in the grand Chateau Frontenac Hotel, a castle-like structure dominating the city from high above the St. Lawrence River.

What an experience e to awaken in the morning and look out your window to catch the sun’s early rays reflecting off the water.

You can reach the Chateau Frontenac at 418-692-3861, or visit www.chateaufrontenac.com. For information on travel to Quebec province, visit www.bonjourquebec.com.