What's worth seeing in Quebec? Another point of travel in Canada

Climatic Saint John

After resting in beautiful Saint John , we can get ready to move on to the rest of the route - there are huge expanses of Canada ahead of us, waiting to be explored. Before leaving the city, however, it is worth paying some attention to its beautiful architecture and nature. Walking along the Bay of Fundy will calm everyone down, as will watching the hundreds of species of birds that live here and the waves crashing on the shores. Walking routes of the Irving Nature Park, the gorge of the Saint John River carved by the water or the Stonehammer Geopark recognized by UNESCO as a geological heritage are really worth seeing.

Another attraction of the city is the Three Sisters Lamp (Reed's Point or Three Lights) standing in St. Patrick's Square at the end of Prince William Street. It is not an ordinary street light - it serves as a navigation function for ships returning to the port. The lighthouse stands in a direct line from Trinity Church. When sailors see all three lights, they know they are going in the right direction, but if they can only see two or one, it is a sign that they need to set the correct course.

The aforementioned Historic Trinity Church is a beautiful, soaring building with a green turret and a red front door border. It delights with both the facade and the rich interior. The next, maybe not as pretty as the church, but undoubtedly interesting attraction is the Carlton Marcello Tower. It is a tower with a magnificent view of the city, the bay and Partridge Island with its picturesque lighthouse. Visitors to the tower can see an audiovisual exhibition and see interesting exhibits in the part intended for tourists .

Fredericton - cosmopolitanism and culture

The next point of the trip is Fredericton , about an hour from Saint John. The city's architecture is an eclectic mix of styles, from classic Victorian mansions to modern office buildings. The multicultural community is the result of a large influx of students (there are three universities in Fredericton), the cosmopolitanism of the center is also reflected in the local cuisine. Tourists can taste dishes from the Caribbean, Mexico and India, as well as Italian, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine.

The city also offers many cultural attractions. Museum and art gallery enthusiasts should make sure to visit the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design , and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and York Sunbury Museum (known as the Fredericton Region Museum) are also notable. The museum's exhibits include a century-old cake and an extensive collection of Victorian dresses. In turn, in the gallery you can see the famous works of world-famous artists such as Gainsborough, Turner, Krieghoff and Salvadore Dali (the gallery has his painting " Santiago el Grande ") .

Coming north from Fredericton, you will pass a small town called Woodstock . It is located close to the border with the American state of Maine and, admittedly, it is not the famous city where the rock festival takes place, but it is worth stopping in it for a short stop. Same as in Montmagny, where the Saint-Thomas Church is located - a massive structure made of gray stone.

Quebec - "where the river narrows"

After a few hours of driving along the bank of the St. Lawrence River, we finally reach the final point of the journey, which is the capital of the province of Quebec. The city of the same name is the second largest center in the region (right after Montreal). One of the many attractions of the metropolis are the embankments surrounding the Old Town. Vieux-Quebec are the only surviving city walls to be found north of Mexico. In 1985, it was designated a World Heritage Site as the Historic District of Old Quebec . The second, extremely interesting place is the Château Frontenac . The huge, almost monumental building catches the eye of everyone and will be associated with many people's Wawel Castle, and maybe even with the Kremlin. This gigantic structure with a large number of turrets is one of the most exclusive and luxurious hotels in Canada. It is also said to be one of the most photographed hotels in the world, but even if that's true, it's understandable - it's strikingly beautiful.

The name of the city comes from the Algonquian language (Anicinâbemowin), used by the indigenous people of Canada, and means "where the river narrows". In fact, Quebec lies on the northern bank of the St. Lawrence River, in the final section of the so-called estuary, or widened estuary. On the one hand, the water, on the other, the mountains - the city has been exceptionally generously endowed by nature with a varied landscape. North of Quebec stretches the Laurentian Mountains , attracting lovers of skiing and rough spaces. There are several ski resorts here, including the popular Mont-Tremblant . Quebec itself, on the other hand, tempts tourists with both monuments and modernity. It is home to the world's longest cantilever bridge (549 meters), the Quebec Bridge . It was built in 1919 and was thrown across the river to connect with Lévis.

As we are in Canada, it is impossible to forget about the national sport - hockey. In the city, work is underway to build a huge New Colisée (The New Quebec City Amphitheater, also known as Quebecor Arena). The opening of the hall is planned for 2015, and the city authorities hope that the building will help them become the host of the Winter Olympics. And now, Quebec organizes many smaller sports events, including the Bell Challenge (women's tennis tournament) and the Tour de Quebec cycling race.

Campsite outside the city and further plans

There are nearly 750 campsites in the province , so there is plenty to choose from. It would be a good decision to stop at Camping Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier les Alluvions ( Km 74, route 175, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury ). The prices for accommodation at the campsite are between $ 20.25-34.85 per person, and the pitch for a vehicle costs $ 22. The surroundings are beautiful - every tourist will be delighted by the vast mountain plateau with areas of coniferous forest and deep valleys covered with deciduous trees. Among the picturesque landscapes you can practice sports such as cycling, canoeing and mini rafting . Fishing enthusiasts will also find quiet places. At this point, everyone will feel that they are in Canada. An additional advantage of the campsite is its short distance from the city - it can be reached in less than half an hour.

You can spend at least a few days in such a beautiful environment . The next stage of our trip will be Montreal , but before that we will have a good rest in the vicinity of the Laurentian Mountains nature reserve (Réserve faunique des Laurentides). The second such opportunity may not happen. The route from Saint John to Quebec is 709 km. Next stop Montreal!