We enjoyed breakfast outside at our campground by the St. Lawrence River before heading out to Quebec City. We tried to find a propane filling station but were unsuccessful as one closed at 11am and the other didn’t fill automobile tanks.

We found a great parking lot near the abandoned market hall by the marina and walked through the lower part of the city visiting shops and galleries. The city was alive with tourists, colourful decorations, music, and even a costumed interpreter.

Ruth especially like the Swedish embroidery at a crafts cooperative and Martin liked an arts exhibit entitled “Eternal Snow” featuring the bust of Louis XIV trapped in an eternal snowstorm in a snow globe as a reminder of the rigours of Quebec winters.

We then walked up to the upper city towards the Chateau Frontenac where street performers showed their skills and we had lunch at Starbucks with some of Ruth’s gift cards.