Would my two teen boys enjoy Quebec City?
Jul 23rd, 2001, 11:18 AM
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Jan- Don't be scared off on your plans to go to Quebec City... A visit for your boys will offer them a small taste of european lifestyle, saving you the question of whether to take them to Europe... You may have to jazz-up your agenda by adding a bus or water tour, but at the age of 13 and 17, they should be ready for the outdoor cafes, street performers and people watching mixed with a small dose of history... my kids loved it because it was so different than their lives... have fun!
Jul 24th, 2001, 08:44 AM
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Here are somme things the boys would like - The Citadelle is a very impressive old fort just outside the old city. There is also a changing of the guard ceremony done, very much like London's. There are usually street entertainers in the area near the boardwalk of the old city. A short ride from downtown is Montmorecy (sp?) Falls, a spectacular waterfall right off the highway. <BR>Your boys will have a ball!
Jul 25th, 2001, 03:02 AM
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Thanks, everyone for the advice. Even though they're kids, they are interested in history, battles, etc. The Citadelle sound like a great place to tour. And of course, the Chateau Frontenac which looks like a castle. I've been researching on the Internet and read that Montmorency Falls has a walkway right across the top, which sounds cool, especially if it's a little scary. Maybe Mom will be scared, this could be fun! We could also go to the revolving restaurant on top of the Loewes Concorde. I think hearing another language spoken and the differences in cuisine will be intriquing. I hope. Thank God my older son is usually willing to try something new. We've always travelled well together, so I think it will be okay. They're approaching that age when it just won't be fun to travel with the parents anymore, so we treasure these last trips with them.
