Jessica’s travelogue

Near Place Royal

Near Place Royal

This is the backside of Place Royal, the first settlement from 1608 in New France.

Place Royal

Place Royal

Place Royal is a the site of New France's first settlement, built in 1608.

Mural

Mural

Located in Basse-Ville, Quebec City.

Escalier Casse-Cou

Escalier Casse-Cou

The steep staircase called Escalier Casse-Cou which means Break Neck Staircase. In Basse-Ville, Quebec City.

Burned Roof

Burned Roof

The Manege Militaire, or Quebec City Armouries was a drill hall for the infantry regiment Les Voltigeurs de Québec. It was destroyed in a fire April 5, 2008.

Manege Militaire

Manege Militaire

The Manege Militaire, or Quebec City Armouries was a drill hall for the infantry regiment Les Voltigeurs de Québec. It was destroyed in a fire April 5, 2008.

Montmorency Falls

Montmorency Falls

A view of Montmorency Falls from the stairs.

Up the 467 Stairs

Up the 467 Stairs

The 467 stairs to the top of Monmorency Falls are built precariously up the side of a steep slope and it can be a little frightening to look down, but it's well worth the climb.

Montmorency Falls

Montmorency Falls

The Montmorency Falls are the highest waterfalls in Canada. To get to the top, one can take the gondola, or climb the 467 stairs straight up the side of the hill. We chose the stairs.

Roadside Cafe

Roadside Cafe

The island is filled with little roadside cafes and stands like this one in Sainte-Famille, selling jams, pie, ice cream, produce, and maple syrup.

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