QUEBEC CITY IS CANADA'S CLASSIEST CITY (and has so much to see!)

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
  • Quebec City is a little taste of Europe in Canada! From its charming cobblestone streets, historic architecture and chic bistros and cafes, you definitely don't feel like you're in Canada any more. Join me as I tour around some of the cities most famous sites like the Old Town, Dufferin Terrace, the Citadelle, Plains of Abraham and of course Petit Quartier Champlain. Of course you most try some REAL maple syrup when visiting Quebec, as well the national dish of poutine! Hope you enjoy the video and visit this amazing city yourself someday!
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  • @markmoser7914
    @markmoser7914 10 месяцев назад +58

    I just got back from Quebec City a day ago. Absolutely some of the most gracious and friendly people one can hope to meet. Gorgeous city!

  • @lb9007
    @lb9007 10 месяцев назад +53

    On my intensive travels over decades of flying, I place Québec cité right up there with Dubrovnik, Jérusalem, Rio de Janeiro, Paris and Prague ⚜️😍⚜️

    • @antonboludo8886
      @antonboludo8886 7 месяцев назад

      Yes, they are all UNESCO heritage sites.

    • @oceans80
      @oceans80 4 месяца назад +2

      Ive been to 4 of the 6 cities you've referenced - and I consider each to be a jewel in its own way - places where magic can happen.

    • @jaratoll8739
      @jaratoll8739 3 месяца назад +1

      It's like going to Europe only not.

  • @waffles1ca
    @waffles1ca 10 месяцев назад +128

    There’s no other place in North America like Quebec City, it’s an absolute gem!

    • @rayc9899
      @rayc9899 8 месяцев назад +1

      Staying at the Chateau is the best, going again in December for 4 nights.

    • @antonboludo8886
      @antonboludo8886 7 месяцев назад

      I agree!

    • @antonboludo8886
      @antonboludo8886 7 месяцев назад

      Super! @@rayc9899

    • @antoineharvey-boudreault5565
      @antoineharvey-boudreault5565 4 месяца назад +1

      ne donner pas vos perles aux porcs. De peur qu'ils en fassent des saletés

    • @waffles1ca
      @waffles1ca 4 месяца назад +1

      @@antoineharvey-boudreault5565 😂😂😂, I enjoy visiting Quebec City, I don’t live there but visiting is fantastic!
      Google translation (Don't give your pearls to pigs. lest they turn it into dirt) 😂

  • @AlihanGurpinar
    @AlihanGurpinar 10 месяцев назад +43

    I love French so much and such a french region in the new world makes me happy.

  • @super.zdravko
    @super.zdravko 11 месяцев назад +89

    How appropriate, western Canada’s classiest RUclipsr visiting Canada’s classiest city. Both Quebec City and Montreal are amazing and lots of fun. Cheers from Vancouver. ✌🏻

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you very much!

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      Wish I thought of that first. Perfect expression.

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      @@AlinaMcleod You've seen St Petersburg. Quebec City vs that. Being a migrant from Russia to Canada, does that bias you about Quebec City?

    • @VS257
      @VS257 Месяц назад +2

      It's classy because Quebec is the last Canadian stronghold that isn't invaded by Indians yet

    • @sajidislam5262
      @sajidislam5262 16 дней назад

      Yes India destroy the world also Canada ​@@VS257

  • @ChrisGou
    @ChrisGou 11 месяцев назад +28

    Happy to see that you liked my City! Next time you are in Quebec City, the best poutine is at "Chez Ashton". There is one located just by St-Jean Street in the Old Town. Great choice on Cochon Dingue for breakfast!!! You are welcome back anytime!!

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! I actually remember walking by Chez Ashton so will definitely check it out next time!

    • @ChrisGou
      @ChrisGou 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@AlinaMcleod And if you get the chance, take the ferry to Levis across the river. You will get the best views of Quebec!

    • @Vertignasse82
      @Vertignasse82 2 месяца назад

      Recommander Ashton... Clairement, vous êtes un homme de culture.

  • @pascalolivier4458
    @pascalolivier4458 10 месяцев назад +40

    Something that needs to be done while visiting Québec City is taking the ferry to Lévis to enjoy the view from the other side of the river.

    • @danypell2517
      @danypell2517 9 месяцев назад

      In the Winter too! Mess up that ice! But yeah overall summer is best :)

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      Does the St Lawrence freeze over like parts of the Mississippi?

    • @carlveilleux5744
      @carlveilleux5744 7 месяцев назад

      It would freeze if it wasn't kept open with ice breakers, to keep the St.Lawrence Seaway operational all year long. Before that, people would cross over during winter (ice bridge). @@JimMork

  • @Jeepin290
    @Jeepin290 10 месяцев назад +18

    I went back in February. You have no idea of how much I miss Quebec! Best place I’ve ever been, I plan on going many more times.

  • @barrylenihan8032
    @barrylenihan8032 10 месяцев назад +132

    Having visited many cities in North America I must say that Quebec City is by more the most beautiful. It is remarkable that retained its unique cultural identity on a continent that has become so homogenised. Viva la belle provence.

    • @Argonaut121
      @Argonaut121 10 месяцев назад +6

      province not provence. But I agree with your sentiment. And if you come, do yourselves a favour and travel east out of Quebec City for a 100+ kilometres along the river through the Charlevoix region. It is amazing how few people - even in Canada - know about it. Beautiful scenery, fabulous food, delightful villages and inns, whale watching, the highest vertical for skiing in eastern North America at Le Massif (where you actually ski down the banks of the St Lawrence), great hiking and cycling, wonderful fall colours.

    • @danypell2517
      @danypell2517 9 месяцев назад

      The reason is because a lot of Quebec's conditions/demands were accepted after the battle of plains of Abraham. France let down Quebec back then but the fights were still vicious and frequent, for example the Battle of Sainte-Foy I think was even bleedier than Abraham, and would likely have kept on going. English-Canada seemed to want none of that to continue therefore the conditions for a more independent Quebec were met. It became great teamwork from then.

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      I like her adjective: Classy. I wonder if Paris and London are as different as Quebec City and Toronto.

    • @antonboludo8886
      @antonboludo8886 7 месяцев назад

      You are correct.
      The Province of Quebec has developed its own culture in the French Language.
      France and England left long ago. @@JimMork

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 7 месяцев назад

      @@antonboludo8886 From appearances the culture goes beyond just language. Vancouver and Toronto seem to value different things than Quebec. I've never had the privilege of being in Quebec. I have been in New Brunswick, which also seem different from Ontario and BC. To a lesser extent, Toronto and Vancouver seem different from London, too.

  • @Edgeofdavid
    @Edgeofdavid 10 месяцев назад +11

    As someone from New England, this city blew my mind as a teenage boy visiting for the first time.

    • @antoineharvey-boudreault5565
      @antoineharvey-boudreault5565 4 месяца назад +2

      because its litterally the city that defended itself against new england. You can really sense that from the vibe of the fortifications

  • @smmichie
    @smmichie 10 месяцев назад +139

    Quebec City is the best city in Canada. We found the people of the province of Quebec to be warm and friendly. We really enjoyed our 2 visits there and we are looking forward to our next visit.

    • @jsghetler
      @jsghetler 10 месяцев назад +3

      Nah, Montreal is my friend.

    • @Orionwayz
      @Orionwayz 10 месяцев назад +12

      ​@@jsghetlerQuebec city has surpassed Montreal for tourism. But if you visit Montreal avoid NDG west island and visit the Plateau and east end of Montreal.

    • @dzello
      @dzello 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@Orionwayz Montreal gets multiple times more tourists than Quebec, you're not even remotely close to correct.

    • @babu981
      @babu981 10 месяцев назад +4

      Montreal is so bleh

    • @diznutz5110
      @diznutz5110 10 месяцев назад

      Quebec city residents are NOT friendly, specially towards people that dont speak french.

  • @jpp7783
    @jpp7783 10 месяцев назад +142

    The significance of this city can’t be understated. By the time the Mayflower set sail, leading to the settlement of the US, Quebec City was already decades old. And the battle on the plains of Abraham altered the trajectory of all of North American history forever.

    • @haroldcampbell3337
      @haroldcampbell3337 10 месяцев назад +14

      Mayflower sets sail 1620, Quebec City founded 1608. So, one decade and two years.

    • @seanleith5312
      @seanleith5312 10 месяцев назад +3

      too bad, they don't even speaking English

    • @rpoutine3271
      @rpoutine3271 10 месяцев назад +25

      @@seanleith5312 We do speak English, but at least we speak our own language too. Seeing your name you must be Irish, how about you Irishmen learn Gaeilge? You guys are letting the Anglophones colonize your land.

    • @famcsod7702
      @famcsod7702 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@seanleith5312 we speak many langages....do you ? you don't have the level

    • @famcsod7702
      @famcsod7702 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@haroldcampbell3337 we're in Kébek since 1534

  • @tsocanuck
    @tsocanuck 11 месяцев назад +36

    for me Quebec city old is probably the most beautiful city in Canada

    • @danypell2517
      @danypell2517 9 месяцев назад

      Need to avoid messing it up with huge modern sky scrapers!! Those will need to be put further away, like in St-Foy and other areas.

    • @TheTroyc1982
      @TheTroyc1982 9 месяцев назад

      Victoria is

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@danypell2517 Absolutely. Show these financial capitals there are alternatives.

    • @j.n.4806
      @j.n.4806 8 месяцев назад

      Not "probably".
      IT IS the most beautiful city in Canada! 😉

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      @@j.n.4806 Never been there in person.Been to Toronto, Peggy's Cove, St John's New Brunswick, and Vancouver. Never to anywhere in Quebec. Guess that is one place to visit.

  • @mrowniii
    @mrowniii 10 месяцев назад +8

    The best poutine is in a ''cabane à patates frites''. Dont go anywhere else but in these little poutine shack. There is one of them in every single village (often on the main street) and you can recognize the place because people are lining up outside to pick their order or eating on nearby picnic tables.

  • @frankbaumann1084
    @frankbaumann1084 11 месяцев назад +104

    Lucky enough to have see 20 countries. Paris (to me) is the best; Prague pretty close. Then, the lovely city of Quebec. Being from Metropolitan NYC, it’s just a 350-mile drive to Montreal,and a 500-mile ride to Quebec City. A two week vacation to Toronto, Niagara Falls (Canada), Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal in 2017 (Canada’s 150th birthday) from June 27 to July 10 is probably the greatest vacation that I’ve ever had. Montreal and Quebec City are awesome cities. BTW, French-Canadian food is AWESOME!

    • @cassiopee26
      @cassiopee26 10 месяцев назад +10

      As a French-Quebecer thank you for your kind words ❤It is true here we really appreciate great food and take pride in it!

    • @danypell2517
      @danypell2517 9 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear that! I love being just 500 miles from NYC (I'm also about 500 miles from my father in Ottawa and that's a trip I make quite often lol). But, not like it's really affordable to go to NYC regularly haha

    • @linefrenette9116
      @linefrenette9116 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you 😊

  • @robertlevasseur6843
    @robertlevasseur6843 10 месяцев назад +29

    My mother's family is from Quebec City and I have been visiting since I was five years old, which was 64 years ago. The City gets better every time I go. A little known site is Isle d'orlean which is directly north of the City. It's a nice place for a drive. You see beautiful views of the river and historic churches and chapels.

    • @shorgoth
      @shorgoth 10 месяцев назад +1

      I strongly advise trying once to pack a lunch, gather strawberries fresh from the fields and eat your lunch in the park on the island for a more pastoral experience.

    • @cassiopee26
      @cassiopee26 10 месяцев назад

      Orleans island is one of my favorite place on Earth! One day I'll buy an old house from this wonderful island!

    • @danypell2517
      @danypell2517 9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh yes! A few hours trip to Ile d'Orleans for sure!

    • @johntanguay8350
      @johntanguay8350 6 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome strawberries from Ile De Orleans in July

  • @ramblenote
    @ramblenote 10 месяцев назад +65

    Local here!
    If you happen to come back one day, you MUST go see the lower town (literally called "La basse-ville") that regroups St-Roch, Limoilou and Saint-Sauveur.
    Three old neighborhoods that used to be proletarian, but became, at the turn of the millenium, a cultural and technological hub for the city!
    While, it became more and more gentrified (especially St-Roch), these parts still host some of the best restaurants, bars, shows and boutiques the city has to offer.
    Also, another place worthy of mention, is the neighborhood of St-Jean-Baptiste, that has one of the strongest community life in the whole town, only matched my the aforementioned Limoilou and Saint-Sauveur.
    Glad you liked the town!

    • @gabhockey2097
      @gabhockey2097 9 месяцев назад +1

      ahaha elle est bonne

    • @oleaves
      @oleaves 9 месяцев назад

      LIMOILOU!! Yeah! :)

    • @robertallard759
      @robertallard759 8 месяцев назад

      Imagine someone reads your comment and especially comes to Québec to see St-Roch, Limoilou and St-Sauveur!!! They'll want to find you to seriously kick your pitiful ass and I'll help them!!!

    • @oleaves
      @oleaves 8 месяцев назад

      peut-être vous trompez-vous de nom de rue, mais y'a Rien sur la rue du Roi! :) ( à moins que vous ne parliez d'une autre ' rue du roi ' que celle dans st-roch ... )@@j.n.4806

  • @dannyt7075
    @dannyt7075 10 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for your video. I studied in Quebec City for 2 years back in 1994. Love Quebec

  • @a-complished4406
    @a-complished4406 10 месяцев назад +10

    I just came back from Quebec, I am deeply in love ❤ I have to go back in every season

  • @RoadTripzz14
    @RoadTripzz14 11 месяцев назад +7

    Fam went to Quebec City back in the 1970s (yes!) and we are still talking about. Epic mid size city with panache.

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wow Alina Quebec City looks really nice. I love the architecture. Really looking forward to your next video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @mathewlee5712
    @mathewlee5712 11 месяцев назад +28

    A huge pro about Québec City, it's extremely safe!

    • @toddhouston4523
      @toddhouston4523 10 месяцев назад +2

      Agree, as a single, I felt safe.

  • @lindamorton2066
    @lindamorton2066 10 месяцев назад +36

    I visited Quebec City many years ago and am not bilingual and found people warm and very accommodating. Love the old port area. Amazing food. Thank you for a memorable experience!

    • @evacody1249
      @evacody1249 5 месяцев назад

      To be honest, I don't think you really need to know French and English to go to any of the cities in Canada. The majority of people talk in English.

  • @raymondcouture9374
    @raymondcouture9374 10 месяцев назад +10

    I came on vacation to Québec City from Toronto in Now 2008, 15 years ago
    and I never left. ( perhaps I should call the office to let them know I won't come back).
    It would take the Army to drive me out of here.

  • @jettsom
    @jettsom 10 месяцев назад +36

    Merci d'être venu dans notre belle Ville de Québec! Au plaisir de vous revoir! You should definitely see it in winter! So different but still quite charming!

    • @user-zq6wq3sk3r
      @user-zq6wq3sk3r 10 месяцев назад

      i agree alina needs to visit the bonnehomme festival it is so picturesque

    • @passepoil9
      @passepoil9 Месяц назад

      Bienvenue au Québec!

  • @kousseilaseb7656
    @kousseilaseb7656 11 месяцев назад

    As always your videos are really wondeful, i was following you before i move to Canada, and now i still watch your videos and learn from you about Canada. Thanks a lot and just keep sharing what you're doing , good luck.

  • @Yiran
    @Yiran 11 месяцев назад +3

    Standing on top of casse-cou during winter nights really gives nordic vibes

  • @bapi6643
    @bapi6643 4 месяца назад +2

    Being an American of Quebecois descent I love visiting Quebec City. My ancestors lived in this area from the early 1700’s through the late 1800’s. I plan on visiting again this summer (2024).

  • @FrancoisBert
    @FrancoisBert 11 месяцев назад +27

    Nice job Alina … you fit in very nicely in this classy city. Just for the record, Quebec is not one of the oldest Canadian cities, it is THE oldest, having been found in 1608.

    • @dennisschwartzentruber3204
      @dennisschwartzentruber3204 11 месяцев назад +5

      St. John's Newfoundland is older ,I believe ; even older than St. Augustine , Florida !

    • @domgotye1530
      @domgotye1530 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@dennisschwartzentruber3204 St Augustine was burned to the ground twice and presently sits miles from the original settlements, as for St John's and NFLD coast was a summer village for Portuguese fishermen not a permanent settlement.

    • @hugobourgon198
      @hugobourgon198 10 месяцев назад +4

      Well, this really depends on how you look at it. There's a debate on that because St-John's (or at least its first version) was founded in 1583 which makes it older than Québec city (1608). But, St-john's was abandoned and inhabited once in a while for decades and Québec city was inhabited all year long since its foundation which makes it the longest lasting inhabited city. Also, under this optical, Québec was inhabited once in a while by French since 1535, but was called Stadaconé back in the days. That's the case of the towns of Pabo and Gaspé too since 1534.

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      @@dennisschwartzentruber3204 In our trip to the Maritimes, we visited the oldest church on the continent. I forget the date, but it was way older than anything in Boston.

  • @AL.BUNDY.
    @AL.BUNDY. 11 месяцев назад +14

    Quebec City is so pretty. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @martinegagne5326
    @martinegagne5326 10 месяцев назад +5

    Well done! Beautiful video of the city. We live in the Old Town and we truly appreciated how you covered the area! Bravo!

  • @jeffneptune2922
    @jeffneptune2922 9 месяцев назад +8

    I agree with a lot of the comments. I have been to many North American cities but Quebec City is the "classiest" , absolutely love it. The people of that great city deserve a NHL team! Thanks for the great video.

  • @ellymeikle5906
    @ellymeikle5906 10 месяцев назад +5

    We took a day trip from Montréal to Quebec City by bus. C’est magnifiqué! We had a good time and we are glad that we went!

  • @fredericlemieux5807
    @fredericlemieux5807 11 месяцев назад +6

    The first house of my ancestors is in the petit champlain! Pierre and Gabriel Lemieux (brothers) arrived in the year 1643, they were coopers and explorers!

  • @Clay-605
    @Clay-605 11 месяцев назад +8

    I also love Quebec City been there twice. As close to being in europe as you can get in North America.

  • @masongilligan2856
    @masongilligan2856 11 месяцев назад +6

    Super chill vlog Alina, that is so cool you got to travel with Chevy. You are definitely looking you're own kind of beautiful. ♥

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you, it was a really awesome experience!

  • @basseon
    @basseon 10 месяцев назад +8

    Born and raised in Québec City, left when I was 17 to travel and live all over Canada. I lived in St.John's Newfoundland, Victoria BC, Kelowna BC, Ottawa, visited the Maritimes 3 times, and explored and worked extensively in Alberta and BC. Allthough I love many cities in Canada, I had to see the rest of my country to realize how unique and amazing Québec City is. I now know how lucky I've been to grow up in its streets. It was a no brainer to come back to live here.
    As for other places to visit, I saw other comments mentionning the Lower Town(Basse-Ville) parts like St-Roch and explaining quite well what it's all about. Another very good commercial avenue to visit would be 3e Avenue in Limoilou. It's often closed to traffic during summer making it 100% pedestrian. Full of small restaurants and bistros, without the touristy shops and souvenirs boutiques. Nothing fancy, but you'll get the real feel of the Basse-Ville. Here's a challenge for you when you go to Limoilou: walk around a bit at random between 1ere Avenue and 4e Avenue and 5e Rue and 18e Rue (within that square) looking at these old proletarian habitats. Pay attention to the balcony railings. You can still find some made with the leftover metal sheets from ice skate factories. The blades for the ice skates were punched out of a metal sheet, and what was left was perfect to make railings as is. You can clearly see rows of blade shapes cut-off. They're pretty old and a testament of the prevalence of hockey in our culture.

    • @oleaves
      @oleaves 9 месяцев назад

      LIMOILOU mezzan! :) C'est bien ce que vous dites, que vous avez voyagé beaucoup et que ça a pris ça pour vous rendre compte de la chance que nous avons ici.
      Je lis les commentaires et je suis très fière de ma ville finalement!
      " Warm and friendly " ... c'est cool se faire dire ça par des étrangers!

  • @skyy223
    @skyy223 11 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you for filming beautiful places in the world and showing them to us

  • @joyyyy777
    @joyyyy777 11 месяцев назад +5

    Quebec city is definitely gorgeous and fabulous. Who can deny? Hope you have a fantastic day.

  • @briannabee812
    @briannabee812 11 месяцев назад +3

    Its nice to see you home Alina! That food looked great and the falls relaxing. 💕💕

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад

      It was! Thank you 😊

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 11 месяцев назад +14

    I’ve never been to Quebec City but the three things its known for have sealed its place in Canadian history and culture: the Plains of Abraham, the Frontenac Hotel and the Old Town. I would be amiss if I didn’t note if you go there in the winter, you get to experience a stay in a beautiful ice hotel! In my opinion, this upscale take on the classic igloo is well done and if you enjoy such a seasonal habitue, then Quebec City is definitely worth your time. Enjoyed the video.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, would definitely love to check out the Ice Hotel sometime!

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 8 месяцев назад

    It's on my bucket list. Thanks for posting.

  • @edsteadham4085
    @edsteadham4085 10 месяцев назад +75

    Everything I thought Montreal was supposed to be we found in Quebec. Just beautiful. Amazing setting high above the St. Lawrence. Food was a quite hearty and tasty combination of North American and French. Which makes sense but when you experience the cuisine you see exactly what that means. One of the best cities outside of Europe. Just a blast

    • @babu981
      @babu981 10 месяцев назад +6

      Montreal is just another big city like we see everywhere
      Quebec city is just so interesting

    • @ghyslaineouellette4987
      @ghyslaineouellette4987 10 месяцев назад +2

      Québec is 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and Montréal is 1642 by De Maisonneuve

    • @oleaves
      @oleaves 9 месяцев назад +2

      Wow! I live here - Québec city - and it's so nice to read what people think about the city!
      Thank you ;)

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад +2

      One thing I particularly appreciate? The absence of knocking down historic structures to erect 100 story towers! A genuine appreciation of history. I hope the Quebeckers do not put down their guard against the wreckers from other places.

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад +2

      Made me wonder "Who is St Lawrence?" Looked it up.He was a martyr in the years before Rome chose to trade paganism for Christianity. Canada ha lots of saint names in places.

  • @isabelfaustino9357
    @isabelfaustino9357 9 месяцев назад +4

    I live in Montreal but my favorite city in Canada is Quebec City!!!

  • @kaustav_prradan
    @kaustav_prradan 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hey👋 Alina! Just wanted to let you know that you look fantastic while exploring, taking in all the sights and sounds of this beautiful european looking Canadian city. I enjoyed this little tour of Quebec but I feel it should have been li'l longer. I believe as soon as you arrived in that city you must have went out to explore, right away....lol..!!! I really appreciate you because you are constantly on the move yet tireless...!!! whatever you are doing you are all on your own.... I’ll be rooting for you. You are amazing, Alina...!!! May your pockets always be heavy and your heart always be light.😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 Godspeed, Alina, Safe Travels...

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +1

      haha thanks very much, Kaustav!

  • @crush42mash6
    @crush42mash6 10 месяцев назад +3

    Definitely love Quebec city, got my Children painted character on the boardwalk that we still have today. Always stop there on the way to Halifax overnight. Love from Ontario.

  • @cocoblndoll9504
    @cocoblndoll9504 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hi! So glad you visit my town! I live in Québec since birth:)

  • @ukie_dude
    @ukie_dude 11 месяцев назад +3

    I always enjoy your videos about Canada! Thank you😊

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like them! Thank you!

  • @patleo123
    @patleo123 10 месяцев назад

    I love your commentary. Very honest. Yes Q City is a lovely place. I went there just after the winter season, and, it was icy and cold.

  • @shekhargupta6718
    @shekhargupta6718 11 месяцев назад +3

    The city is so beautiful because it has been presented so well by you.

  • @encepesallinone
    @encepesallinone Месяц назад

    The video is very interesting. You have really done a wonderful work by showing all the beautiful places of Quebec city that one should visit. Thanks for sharing.

  • @1975edgard
    @1975edgard 10 месяцев назад +10

    Once, I've heard Buenos Aires in Argentina is a kind of "frenchy" city in America (South, North, whatever) which is true, but nothing compares to Quebec City. I'd love to be back someday.

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks Alina. It really looks like a beautiful City. 👍😊🇨🇦

  • @kyonshi77
    @kyonshi77 10 месяцев назад +1

    Gald you visited the most beautiful city of the province, ever! Im a proud Montrealer, i love my city but i do miss Québec City from time to time. It feels like home even if its not where i live. Hope you had a fantastic time overall and you're always bienvenue here, whenever you want ;)

  • @rahulrasam
    @rahulrasam 11 месяцев назад +4

    Another amazing video from Quebec City! Trop bien 👌🏼💯

  • @renatorosales8907
    @renatorosales8907 11 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for showing several places of Quebec City. Oh, how I miss the city, I visited Quebec City 3 times, in late 70s, late 80s, and, and early 90s. I don't think I will have time to visit the city again. For the subscribers watching this video, pls visit this place. It is an experience of a lifetime.

  • @MrWestipoof
    @MrWestipoof 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video it brought back so many wonderful souvenirs to my wife and I. For 20 years, my wife and I came to Québec city to spend a few days foe our wedding anniversary. We loved that town so much. If you want to eat a good poutine, always ask for the traditional. Fryes, brown gravy and squeky cheese curds.

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 10 месяцев назад

    Alina, first , thanks for your wonderful imput for Québec, your video will bring more tourists than our publicity campaign, your drone coverage is astounding and shows the highlights of this magnificant City,

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 11 месяцев назад +2

    Yes classy Quebec..Love that Château/Hotel..As always learning so much from you..take care ❤

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +1

      Aw thank you so much! Hope you're doing great!

  • @realjulien5194
    @realjulien5194 5 месяцев назад

    J'aime beaucoup votre publication madame , étant un Montrealais ayant parcouru le Canada de l'atlantique au Pacifique il y a toujours de jolis sites à visiter ! Merci. ❤❤

  • @gianlucafantini1332
    @gianlucafantini1332 11 месяцев назад +11

    Next time should absolutely take the Train de Charlevoix to visit the Charlevoix region, it's absolutely beautiful.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад

      That was actually my last video but by car 🙂

  • @DidrickNamtvedt
    @DidrickNamtvedt 11 месяцев назад +41

    Quebec City reminds me so much of France and I'd love to go there someday! As a European myself (specifically Norwegian who has been to France many times) I think I'd feel right at home there! Loved the tips on what to check out in the city and a little backstory of it too, this gives me another reason to go to Canada! 🍁😍

    • @briantravelman
      @briantravelman 10 месяцев назад +8

      I used to think Quebec was different, but having been to France as well, and also spending some time around French people, I can confirm that the Quebecois are almost exactly like the French. Maybe just less formal and a little more open. There are differences of course, especially in the food and music, but in terms of the people, the politeness, nice clothing and cultural pride is all there. And if I'm completely honest, I think Quebec City felt more French, then Rome felt Italian.

    • @alainbernier9412
      @alainbernier9412 10 месяцев назад +3

      I have been to Norway last year and I find that Québec and Oslo have a lot in commun. And Britsh Colombia parks have a lot in commun with a lot of Norwegian landscap

    • @XxMusclecarsxX
      @XxMusclecarsxX 10 месяцев назад

      french makes you hot blooded lol

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      @@alainbernier9412 True that the BC coast with its fjords might have seemed like home to some Scandinavians.

    • @dez7800
      @dez7800 6 месяцев назад

      @@briantravelman I was in Paris a few months ago and I gotta say though.. Parisians aren't so nice, french people are but as in all big metropolis, people are busier and more in their own bubble and parisians are a bit rude.. I would say though that I think québécois are friendlier in general

  • @briantravelman
    @briantravelman 10 месяцев назад +50

    Looks like we missed each other by only a week. I was gonna have breakfast at that same restaurant, but the seating area was so cramped and uncomfortable. One thing that annoyed me about Quebec City is the lack of decent places to get breakfast, as almost everything doesn't open 'til 11 AM. That being said, having been to western Canada many times, I'm not at all hesitant to admit that the Quebecois are far more classier and overall better people, then the rest of Canadians. They really ARE two completely different people. IDK why the Quebecois get so much hate. Quebec City may very well have been the friendliest city I've ever visited. Everyone is so relaxed and kind here, while people in Vancouver are always so angry and self-centered. I think the "polite Canadian" stereotype comes from the Quebecois. I've had many experiences with French people, and they may very well be the friendliest people on earth.

    • @Trebleshooter
      @Trebleshooter 10 месяцев назад +5

      Brian: There are tons of Breakfast places in Québec. Look for the neighborhoods, outside of the walled city, there are plenty of gems to be found. Ask away !

    • @briantravelman
      @briantravelman 10 месяцев назад +2

      @user-fr1vx1tk1x I DID, but when you're pressed on time, you wanna stick more to the "must-see" places. I found some in the Jean Baptiste neighborhood, but they were too far to walk to everyday. I mean they weren't, but I wanted to spend more time in the walled city.

    • @crazya8038
      @crazya8038 10 месяцев назад +1

      i was in quebec city from june 5th to 9th, it was really cool there, got to go to the waterfall and do a bunch of tours

    • @franciscloutier5387
      @franciscloutier5387 10 месяцев назад +13

      The reason we get so much hate is 1) we tried to separate and 2) in modern times, its seen as racist and far-right to want to protect your heritage (french language, culture and legal system). Ironically, the slow assimilation of French-Canadians is the future of Anglo-Canadians at the rate mass immigration is allowed currently.
      I do think the Quebecois are friendlier, having live on both sides of the divide for extensive periods of time.

    • @briantravelman
      @briantravelman 8 месяцев назад

      @crazya8038 Dude, were we there on the same days? I only did one tour to the waterfall, basilica and island. The weather kind of sucked that week, especially in the countryside.

  • @AnnaNudist
    @AnnaNudist 9 месяцев назад +16

    Amazing city, will place it on my trip list. Hope i can enjoy there.

  • @muratomar6502
    @muratomar6502 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, so beautiful city!

  • @carolinedrolet25
    @carolinedrolet25 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you sooo much to make this wonderful tribute to my city! I live at two minutes from quartier Petit Champlain!

  • @h.p.brownsaucecraft7966
    @h.p.brownsaucecraft7966 6 месяцев назад +1

    I was just there last week for the week and my son and I had the best time. The city is so beautiful and the people are very warm and receptive. Even though we did not speak French, most people spoke English, and did not look down on us for requesting to use English. We will definitely be going back for many vacations to come.

  • @aanrokhani353
    @aanrokhani353 11 месяцев назад +6

    Hi Alina. What a quiet and calm and so relaxing city. I love it. What a lovely Quebec. Thank you Alina. Stay healthy for both of you and your super mom. Warrm hugs from Indonesia.

  • @val91201
    @val91201 10 месяцев назад +3

    I totally agree about poutine: french fries, cheese curds and gravy is all you need

  • @erkkokauppila9054
    @erkkokauppila9054 11 месяцев назад

    It has been a Great Adventure following You on RUclips since the Santorini Days (2 years ago) Thank You So Much!!💝

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад

      Aw thank you, I appreciate it!

  • @marcellocolona4980
    @marcellocolona4980 10 месяцев назад +13

    Beautiful city, people are very friendly. Try to speak a few words of French, the locals appreciate your efforts. Food is phenomenal.

  • @georgemckinnon7134
    @georgemckinnon7134 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well researched and presented, and I have to agree with you regarding the review of Poutine. It has to be served hot.

  • @gorantodorovski8356
    @gorantodorovski8356 11 месяцев назад +6

    Enjoy 😊

  • @icevoss9917
    @icevoss9917 11 месяцев назад +12

    So beautiful, you are right the other cities lack culture. The other cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary are more like the US cities, which I don't like

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +4

      They have their own charm, but definitely different!

    • @azulaquaza4916
      @azulaquaza4916 9 месяцев назад +1

      Bro thinks you have to look eUROPEAN to have culture lol these cities are fine and arent bad mock ups of another continents culture like Quebec

  • @richardkorcyl4743
    @richardkorcyl4743 3 месяца назад

    I enjoyed your talent for filming and photography. Thank you.

  • @lijojake
    @lijojake 10 месяцев назад

    Wow! Beautiful Cathedral and wonderful culture and food !

  • @outoftheboxryk
    @outoftheboxryk 8 месяцев назад

    Being a traveler, it's an inspiring tour for me

  • @MusicLover10538
    @MusicLover10538 10 месяцев назад +4

    When you go visit the beautiful Quebec city make sure you go to Baie St-Paul and Charlevoix very close by. It's so beautiful.

    • @snipesnipes
      @snipesnipes 7 месяцев назад

      very close by ahahahaha est bonne !

  • @kevinbourdeau1543
    @kevinbourdeau1543 10 месяцев назад +3

    The restaurant Lapin Sauté had amazing rabbit poutine. They also looked like they had amazing food too.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  10 месяцев назад

      Yeah I heard about that one! Rabbit was definitely out there for me haha

  • @syedimranahmed2888
    @syedimranahmed2888 11 месяцев назад

    So Beautiful and the city as well. Nice ear rings by the way. :)

  • @MoroccanFromToronto
    @MoroccanFromToronto 10 месяцев назад +1

    Best city to visit especially in summer: many festivals🎉
    I remember Céline Dion’s show, awesome but I missed Paul McCartney’s
    I have many friends living their.
    Belle ville, surtout le vieux quartier de la ville Québec.
    Greetings🇲🇦from Toronto🇨🇦

  • @achbaro
    @achbaro 11 месяцев назад

    Great video ! thank you for sharing all the best :)

  • @jmc506cr
    @jmc506cr 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very short for all what Québec has to offer but of course, no video will ever make possible to show of the beauties.
    Thanks for your video!

  • @helveticalouie
    @helveticalouie 9 месяцев назад +1

    Woah ! What s beautiful place!

  • @verolivre2982
    @verolivre2982 11 месяцев назад +4

    Glad you've liked my Capital city of my province.❤ I agree that the Poutine you've tried, it's not the original one. It should have fries.

  • @gediminasmurauskas7817
    @gediminasmurauskas7817 11 месяцев назад +7

    Hi Alina! It's great to visit lovely, classic and historical Québec City with you! This is one of the few places in North America that closely resembles Europe. It's been a long while since I last visited in person. I need to explore Québec City again, on my next return visit home to Montréal. Merci beaucoup, Alina!

  • @raika7782
    @raika7782 10 месяцев назад

    Merci pour la belle balade 😊. Vous êtes adorable

  • @johanajimenez2082
    @johanajimenez2082 11 месяцев назад

    Canadian vlogs are backkk 😁😃 nice one, Ali!!

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад

      Heck yes they are! Thank you!

  • @LuckyStone888
    @LuckyStone888 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the tour.

  • @umairnawaz6030
    @umairnawaz6030 8 месяцев назад

    It's really so beautiful thanks

  • @RedMapleCanada
    @RedMapleCanada 11 месяцев назад +13

    Quebec is beautiful, such a good vibe in the city. Breakfast prices were pretty high and similar to what we have here in Vancouver... but your breakfast looked so good! Enjoyed exploring with you, thank you for bringing great memories back! 😍👍

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, unfortunately prices have gone up substantially since I was last in Canada!

    • @alainbernier9412
      @alainbernier9412 10 месяцев назад

      if you go out of the old town the price of everything will drop 25%

    • @JimMork
      @JimMork 8 месяцев назад

      @@yourlover8185 Whoa! Some expression.

  • @chimpnation23
    @chimpnation23 11 месяцев назад +8

    I’m a big hockey fan and was definitely hoping to see the Nordiques logo at least once and was happy to catch a glimpse in one of the shops you walked by!

  • @corruptsociety9146
    @corruptsociety9146 11 месяцев назад +5

    Alina is Canada’s classiest lady

  • @kordong
    @kordong 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you, Alina, ou merci!

  • @patrickmonaghan6728
    @patrickmonaghan6728 9 месяцев назад

    I'd say one of my favorite canadian cities. Very unique

  • @AgeCobra
    @AgeCobra 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Alina have a good week.

  • @janecerrone6161
    @janecerrone6161 9 месяцев назад

    We are going this Saturday. Driving from Massachusetts. 8 hours. No problem. Can't wait.

  • @roywilms6069
    @roywilms6069 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much. I have not been there yet, but plan on visiting soon. You really made the tour so easy and real.

  • @robned2442
    @robned2442 11 месяцев назад +4

    The East, Is a Different place. Compared to the west. Modern in the West. East being venerable. Looks amazing! The Falls, also would be worth it. Thanks

  • @Johndnguyen1982
    @Johndnguyen1982 10 месяцев назад

    I was here last year. I love the city.