ABC Wednesday: Q is for Québec

One of the highlights of my solo train trip across Canada last year was the beautiful province of Québec, wreathed in romance and mystery to westerners, beckoning us to visit, whether we are bilingual or not.


Above, left, and below,
Montréal, Québec

Old Montréal attracts
tourists from all
parts of the world,
but to Canadians of
a certain age, the
condo development
below is the
Quintessential
Montreal, built as it
was for Expo '67.

I rented a car to drive from the train station in Gaspé, Québec, back to the previous stop, Percé, and back again to Gaspé for my return trip to Montreal, so I could experience for myself the beauty of Quebec's wonderful Gaspé Peninsula

Thousands of Northern Gannets nest on the seaward side of Bonaventure Island (above)
off the shore of  Québec's Gaspe Peninsula. None nest on the landward side (below).

© Photos by Kay Davies, 2010

Gannets can, however, be seen fishing close to the town of Percé, Quebec.

The town of Percé is named after the "pierced rock"
(roche percé) offshore.

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in ABC Wednesday
Mrs. Nesbitt's popular
alphabetical meme
for Scrabble-playing and
word-junkie bloggers everywhere!

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Weekend Reflections: Montréal, Québec

Windows in Old Town, Montréal, reflect beautiful buildings opposite them. It is a joy to walk these wonderful old streets and ponder Canada's history. I enjoyed it so much during my solo train trip across Canada last year.

© Photos by Kay Davies, spring, 2010

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Gaspé Peninsula, a jewel in beautiful Québec