Top Solo Travel Destination Quebec City.  It is hard to beat Quebec City as a top global year round destination. I have been six times for a stay at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac.  Although it can be pricey during major holidays, off-season or during the winter’s chill, the rates are much less. It offers luxury and history from its heated in-door pool to its top of the line on-site restaurant.  In any case, there is lots to do with the feel of France at a much lower price!

Each season is special:

See the fall foliage along the cliffs over the St. Lawrence.

Ski or dogsled in winter.

In spring, stroll through the parks in the Old City of Quebec as flowers start to bloom.

In summer, hike through the neighboring mountains.

Top Solo Travel Destination Quebec City: History:

The region’s history dates back to the days of New France. Along with its southern neighbor, it battled for independence in the 18th century. Quebec City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• The early French history starts with Jacques Cartier. At that time,  Francois I was king of France. He was well known for many things, including his support of the arts. He was a patron of Leonardo da Vinci.  As a result, Da Vinci was not buried in Italy but France.
• The St. Lawrence Seaway made access to Quebec easy.
• Next to come  was Samuel de Champlain in the early 1600’s.
• By the mid 18th century, a shift of power was reached between the French and English forces. A great battle took place in 1759 on the Plains of Abraham. The British forces under their General Wolfe won over the French led by Marquis de Montcalm.  Both died from their wounds.
• During World War II, Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met here.
• While Canada later became an independent nation within the British Commonwealth, 20th century Quebec had separatist movements. A later vote left them as part of Canada.
• The federal government is led by Justin Trudeau, the son of the late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

Top Solo Travel Destination Quebec City: Things to Do and See:

• Go skiing at one of several local pistes.
• Join a dog sledding tour during the cold months.
• Learn to ice skate or dare to go in the luge.
• Visit during the winter carnival.
• Shop for special gifts at multiple boutiques.
• Take the ferry across the St. Lawrence.
• Relax in the spa and swim in-doors year-round.
• Go for a ride in a horse drawn carriage.
• See history in a fabled walled Old Town.
• Try out your French.
• Taste local dishes.

Top Solo Travel Destination Quebec City: Luxury Lodging:

The 4 star Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is one of my favorite hotels in the world. It has Old World charm and service but with modern touches like Wi-Fi.

It is on the best spot in the Old Town perched on the St. Lawrence Seaway. It is just steps to the top sites from the Plains of Abraham to the new town and the Old Town shops and cafes.

They can provide van service to ski or go dog sledding.

My own favorite is their heated pool in doors. You can swim laps as you watch the blue flag wave.

It is the right place to go solo as I have six times or as a family or for a romantic week end.

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