Quebec 2017: July 2017

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Le Clocher Penché

Le Clocher Penche is a casual restaurant in Quebec City. They also serve brunch. We'd need to drive to it but it's not far.

Here is their website. Here are their menus. They also serve brunch. Here is a brunch review.

I had already planned to have their version of eggs benedict served on waffles with ham, brie, mushrooms, bechamel sauce and herbed, roasted potatoes. Honestly the BEST breakfast dish I have EVER eaten and we are foodies and big breakfast people!
My husband had the casserole of spicy homemade sausage with roasted potatoes, fried cheddar and an onion sauce. Both dishes looked appetizing and were delicious!

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.

203 Rue Saint-Joseph Est, Ville de Québec, QC G1K 3B1, Canada

Telephone: 418-640-0597

Aux Anciens Canadiens

Aux Anciens Canadiens is a casual restaurant in Quebec City that is known for its maple syrup pie with ice cream. They have early dining specials available until 5:45 everyday.

Here is their website.

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.

34 Rue Saint Louis, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 4P3, Canada

Telephone 418-692-1627

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Changing of the Guard

From here:

The Changing of the Guard takes place daily at 10 a.m. in summer on the Citadelle's parade grounds. The ceremony marks the arrival of new sentries to relieve those on duty at the garrison. It is a colourful military tradition and includes the inspection of the guard by the officers, the Regimental Band, and the regimental mascot Batisse the Goat. Duration: 35 minutes. Important to arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.

A BRIEF HISTORY
The Changing of the Guard has been a tradition at the Citadelle of Québec since 1928 except for a brief hiatus between 1939 and 1945. The ceremony features soldiers of the Royal 22e Régiment decked out in their scarlet regimental dress and bearskins as the "new guard" relieves the "old guard" after 24 hours of sentry duty at the Citadelle's entrance.
It is based on the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and is the only such ceremony in the province—a must-see experience for visitors to Quebec's capital!

ADMISSION
Included with Citadelle and Museum admission.
Important to arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.

Beating of the Retreat

From here:

AUGUST - ON WEDNESDAYS AT 5 P.M.

The Beating of the Retreat is based on a European tradition dating back to the 16th century. It signals the end of the day’s service and the closing of the fortress gates. Guards, wearing full regimental dress with scarlet tunic and bearskin hat, assemble on the parade square to lower the colours to the sound of rifle fire and the Canadian National Anthem.

The Royal 22e Régiment Band provides musical accompaniment.

ADMISSION
Included with Citadelle-Musée Royal 22e Régiment’s admission

RESERVATION REQUIRED
Email: information@lacitadelle.qc.ca
Telephone: 418-694-2815

1 Côte de la Citadelle, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 3R2, Canada

Grands Feux Loto-Québec

From here:

On select Wednesdays (2, 9, 16 and 23) and Saturdays (12 and 19) in August 2017, the public is invited to the city’s most beautiful terrace to watch the Grands Feux Loto-Québec fireworks show, free of charge. Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the governor general’s residence offers an excellent vantage point from which to enjoy this dazzling display.

On these evenings, our guides will be happy to welcome you at 8:30 p.m. to tour the residence at your own pace. At 10:00 p.m., you will be invited to watch the fireworks display from the residence terrace. Because the number of people in attendance each evening is limited to 100, please reserve your space, beginning July 4, online, by filling out the form.

For more information about the Grands Feux Loto-Québec, please refer to the official event schedule.

Telephone 418-648-4322

Parking will be available at The Citadelle, free of charge, during the event.

CONFIRMED FOR Wednesday August 23 at 8:30.

Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec
Côte de la Citadelle (near the St. Louis Gate), Québec QC G1R 4V7 Canada

La Citadelle de Québec

La Citadelle de Québec is the oldest military building in Canada, and forms part of the fortifications of Quebec City, which is one of only two cities in North America still surrounded by fortifications, the other being Campeche, Mexico.

There is also a ceremonial Changing the Guard ceremony during the summer at the Citadelle of Quebec by members of the Royal 22e Régiment. Changing of the Guard takes place daily from June 24th to the first Monday of September at 10 am at the Citadelle. Beating of the Retreat at 7 pm Friday and Saturday at July 1st till the last Saturday in August takes place at Parc de l'Esplanade.

Here is the wikipedia page.

Here is their website.

?Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.?

From here:

ADMISSION (INCLUDING TAXES)
Adult: $16
Senior (65+): $14

Entrance fees include the Changing of the Guard and the Beating of the Retreat in summer.
We accept debit cards and Visa, Mastercard and Amex credit cards.
Guided tours of the Citadelle every half-hour from June 24 to September 4 - in French & English. The schedule may change without notice.

1 Côte de la Citadelle, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 3R2, Canada

Telephone 418-694-2815

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Le Chic Shack

Le Chic Shack is a burger restaurant in Quebec City.

Here is their website and menu.

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.

15 Rue du Fort, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 3Z8, Canada

Telephone 418-692-1485

Ciel

Ciel is a revolving restaurant in Quebec City.

Here is their website.

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews. Discussion of entrees is here and here ("He had the Arctic char and I had the chicken ballottine for dinner, and every bite was heavenly") and here ("My wife's choice was Swordfish and I had "Macreuse de bœuf" - Shoulder of Beef and both were excellent.").

"Don't forget to ask for the parking fee reduction if you use the garage."

"We made reservations thru their website."

1225 Cours du Général de Montcalm, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 4W6, Canada

Telephone 418-640-5802

La Maison Smith

La Maison Smith is a restaurant in Quebec City.

Here is their website.

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.

23 Rue Notre Dame, Ville de Québec, QC G1K 4E9, Canada

Telephone 581-742-6777

The Lower Town Lunch Food Tour

No longer offered.

Take a stroll with our professional guide in the narrow streets of Place Royale and the Petit-Champlain district and explore its mixed European and New-France architecture. Many stories and hidden treasures await you in the first-established commercial street in Quebec City.

All along the way, indulge yourself with various tastings from local specialties such as salmon gravlax, duck, beer, the famous poutine, cheese, wine, homemade fudge, and more.

Ask for Neil Schomaker.

Here is their website.

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.

12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 3X2, Canada

Telephone 866-694-2001

Nestled in a genuine Quebec barn, built in the forties, La Poterie de Port-au-Persil showcases the production from the fifty best ceramists in Quebec.

Here is their website.

Here are the TripAdvisor reviews.

1001 Rue Saint Laurent, Saint-Siméon, QC G0T 1X0, Canada

Telephone 418-638-2349