Shortly after departing Porte Neuf, we passed the sailing vessel “Lois McClure”. She is a replica of an 1860’s canal type of boat that once sailed the Lake Champlain area, and was re-created by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. She was on her way to Quebec City as part of the Tall Ships display, celebrating the city’s 400th anniversary.
It was a rough travel day with rain, forty knot winds from the north east creating wind against current, and a rough ride for everyone. Weather was not conducive for the Lois McClure to sail, so as we passed her, they were setting up a tow bridle and their tug would tow her into Quebec City.
We arrived in Quebec City about noon. After transiting through the lock into the marina, we were given our slip assignment, and after tying up we set off to explore the old city. We walked much of the old port and city, stopped for refreshments at a terrasse and took the funicular railway up to the Chateau Frontenac and the upper town.
We dined in one of the many bistro style restaurants and had foie gras (goose liver) which we expected to be pate, but was in fact just the liver. At $22.00, it was a tasty morsel shared amongst the four of us. Cheese fondue was a specialty of the house so we opted for that as main course. It was something different, not my favorite, however it was enjoyable and fun. Wine, company and ambiance made the evening.
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