Dramatically set on a rocky promontory on the north bank of the Saint Lawrence River, la Ville de Québec is a picturesque, postcard-perfect town with a fascinating history and a distinct old-world character. Its spectacular location and French-inspired architecture earned it a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The capital and second-largest city in Quebec, Quebec City is “the most ...
While it’s clear that North America isn’t generally known for its castles, Canada is home to a curious collection of imposing buildings resembling medieval fortresses. Built from coast to coast at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, these palatial European-inspired buildings known as the great railway hotels of Canada continue to dominate the skyline ...