June 20, Plains of Abraham, Battlefields Park
We enjoyed
our bed and breakfast offered a hearty meal and we took off to walk the Plains
of Abraham and climb the old historic wall.
Battlefields Park was created in 1908.
Once the site of clashes between the British and French armies of Wolfe
and Montcalm (1759) and then Murray and Levis (1760), the Plains of Abraham are
now recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious urban parks in the
world, a celebration of recreational activity, culture and history. In addition to its commemorative plaques,
monuments and scattered artillery across hectares of woodlands and gardens this
park also provides breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River.
After
climbing up one of the gates to the old city we headed back to the hotel to
pack and grab the car. All of us could
have stayed a few more days to take in the awesome sights of Quebec.
Our next
treat was a quick drive to Montmorency Falls.
The falls were spectacular and the most impressive waterfall of 272 foot
high is 99 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
You could tour the falls by cable car or climbing the panoramic stairs. Climbing a portion of the 487 steps we
enjoyed the beauty that surrounded us.
Ile-d’Orleans is located just across the
bridge form Montmorency Falls. We drove
around the island and enjoyed our lunch at one of the cafes offering a
beautiful view of the countryside. The
smallest parish on the island, founded in 1870, is known to the islanders at
the “Bout de-I’ile” (tip of the island).
General Wolfe established his headquarters at this strategic location in
1759. At Saint-Laurent we stopped to buy fresh
strawberries. This village was founded
in 1679 and is known for its naval background.
Around 1830, close to the twenty longboat builders and some family run
shipyards operated in the area. This
island happens to be the furthest north we will be going on our loop.
It was time to call it a day and drive back to Chambly. The guys took turns driving.
Quebec was magical!
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