“Everyday is a fashion show and
the world is the runway.”
Coco Chanel
L
ooking our absolute best. For
most of us, it doesn’t come
without a good amount of
effort. From making sure that
favorite suit is perfectly
pressed, to having shoes impeccably
shined, no detail, however small
it may seem, goes overlooked. In
tourism circles, the same holds true.
And no one wears it better than
Québec City.
Runway Ready
If the streets that lined this
fashion-forward city were runways,
they’d be dressed in Dior and smell
of Chanel. Québec City knows the
value in flaunting its best features.
Here, everything is fuller and
brighter with bursts of colors
coming to life at every twist and
turn. Overflowing flowerbeds, with
brilliant reds, canary yellows and
passionate purples greet gregarious
gaggles of tourists as they meander
the cobblestone streets of this
charming city.
An exotic blend of European elegance
merges with Native, British and
French heritage to make up this
city’s foundation and façade. Old
Québec brims with excitement as
horse-drawn carriages, a smattering
of street entertainers and a bustling
open-air art gallery all collide to
create the perfect catwalk where
visitors can strut.
The flirtatious fountains on
Parliament Hill provide the warmest
of welcomes to the throngs of
visitors that gather here year-round.
With 43 jets, water-themed
sculptures and exceptional nighttime
lighting, you’d think timing that
souvenir selfie is easy. It’s not. But
that’s not stopping anyone from
trying. This legendary landmark
is the obvious starting point for
a deep dive into this province’s
past. Québec’s National Assembly
convenes in the structure just
beyond these fountains in the
Parliament Building. And it’s not
uncommon to see tourists looking
up in awe at this architectural
marvel then rushing to the nearby
Observatoire de la Capitale to gaze
down upon the unbelievable views
from a height of 221 meters.
Haute Hotels
If Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton
and Hermès collaborated on a line
of hotels, there’s no doubt they’d
be show-stopping stunners with
dramatic entrances, opulent edges
and sculpted exteriors. Enter the
world’s most photographed hotel:
the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Nestled in the heart of Old Quebec,
this iconic landmark underwent
a 75-million-dollar renovation in
2014 elevating its historical past
to more modern heights. Dramatic
views of the St. Lawrence River
and the rich, soaring architecture
of this enchanting property make
staying in here, in one of the most
walkable cities in the world,
a true inspiration.
Not far from this legendary hotel
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