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

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!
Support my journey on Patreon: / alinamcleod
Paypal Account: [e-mail]
The travel health insurance I use - PassportCard Nomads: www.passportcardnomads.com/?r...
*I highly recommend this travel health insurance because you don't have to pay out of pocket for your medical expenses and they have very reasonably priced long term plans. You can buy the packages for shorter trips as well, but they're especially fantastic for digital nomads and nomads who want regular health insurance when they are abroad. I am an affiliate of this company, but of course use the plans myself.
Best Group Tours That I Recommend: G Adventures - www.jdoqocy.com/click-1008245...
How I Do My Taxes (awesome for both regular employed and self employed people) TurboTax Canada: www.kqzyfj.com/click-10082459...
My Favorite Browser Extension To Save Money Online - Honey (price shops everything for you with coupon codes, amazing): joinhoney.com/ref/ckenvq
My Favorite Travel Backpacks + Luggage - Osprey:
1 FREE AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE (I loooooove this service): www.audibletrial.com/alinamcleod
Best Way To Send Money Abroad - Wise.com: wise.com/invite/u/alinam371
The Music I Use In My Videos - Epidemic Sound
Get a 30 Day FREE TRIAL by using my referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
**************************************************************
- Equipment I Use To Film Videos -
Main Video Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 2 - click.dji.com/AIUwjIKoAG-F-P4...
Action Camera: DJI Action - click.dji.com/AAGjfWjSvm9g0YS...
Photography + Sit down camera: Sony a6400 - amzn.to/3cSYaMK
Gimbal for Sony: DJI Ronin RSC 2 - click.dji.com/ADCjatxPUwRDPRl...
Drone: DJI Mini 2 - click.dji.com/AELErSRJdd777h9...
Microphone: Rode Micro - amzn.to/3muSHz8
Livestreaming Equipment: Iphone 11 and DJI OM - click.dji.com/AA-37ILfXyD-S4l...
** FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA **
Instagram - / alinamcleod
Facebook - alinamcleodo...
WEBSITE - www.alinamcleod.com/
Мой русскоязычный канал / My Russian Speaking Channel: / @user-yz5kc7ip7f
**************************************************************
** I USE AFFILIATE LINKS **
Affiliate links do not cost you as the consumer any more than you would normally pay, but it does offer a kickback to the person who initiated the sale. This allows me to financially continue to be able to make content for you and I only endorse products I genuinely love. Any sponsored content will be stated as so.
Contact me: [e-mail]
Lots of love xx
Alina

[@markmoser7914]

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!

[@davidmartin7931]

Merci !

[@AlihanGurpinar]

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

[@lb9007]

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]

Yes, they are all UNESCO heritage sites.

[@oceans80]

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]

It's like going to Europe only not.

[@thegodfather7927]

Quebec is the most beautiful Province of all Canada. Love its Cities, Montreal particularly Quebec City. Quebec deserves a visit before you go everywhere else.

[@super.zdravko]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@JimMork]

Wish I thought of that first. Perfect expression.

[@JimMork]

@@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]

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

[@sajidislam5262]

Yes India destroy the world also Canada ​@@VS257

[@barrylenihan8032]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@antonboludo8886]

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

[@JimMork]

@@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.

[@waffles1ca]

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

[@rayc9899]

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

[@antonboludo8886]

I agree!

[@antonboludo8886]

Super! @@rayc9899

[@antoineharvey-boudreault5565]

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

[@waffles1ca]

@@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) 😂

[@smmichie]

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]

Nah, Montreal is my friend.

[@Orionwayz]

​@@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]

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

[@babu981]

Montreal is so bleh

[@diznutz5110]

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

[@a-complished4406]

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

[@Jeepin290]

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.

[@basseon]

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]

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!

[@ChrisGou]

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]

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

[@ChrisGou]

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

[@Vertignasse82]

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

[@frankbaumann1084]

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]

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]

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]

Thank you 😊

[@bapi6643]

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).

[@jpp7783]

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]

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

[@seanleith5312]

too bad, they don't even speaking English

[@rpoutine3271]

@@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]

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

[@famcsod7702]

@@haroldcampbell3337 we're in Kébek since 1534

[@Edgeofdavid]

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

[@antoineharvey-boudreault5565]

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

[@pascalolivier4458]

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]

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

[@JimMork]

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

[@carlveilleux5744]

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

[@mrowniii]

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.

[@tsocanuck]

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

[@danypell2517]

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]

Victoria is

[@JimMork]

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

[@j.n.4806]

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

[@JimMork]

@@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.

[@dannyt7075]

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

[@mathewlee5712]

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

[@toddhouston4523]

Agree, as a single, I felt safe.

[@jeffneptune2922]

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.

[@Armyvet902]

As a Nova Scotian, I try to get to Quebec City as much as possible. It’s a 7-8 hour drive-yet has the feel I’ve left Canada altogether & in some European City

[@renatorosales8907]

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.

[@raymondcouture9374]

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.

[@RoadTripzz14]

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

[@fredericlemieux5807]

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!

[@ellymeikle5906]

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!

[@lindamorton2066]

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]

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.

[@robertlevasseur6843]

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]

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]

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

[@danypell2517]

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

[@johntanguay8350]

Awesome strawberries from Ile De Orleans in July

[@jettsom]

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]

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

[@passepoil9]

Bienvenue au Québec!

[@AL.BUNDY.]

Quebec City is so pretty. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlinaMcleod]

It sure is

[@corruptsociety9146]

Alina is Canada’s classiest lady

[@darellnewsome4459]

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

[@isabelfaustino9357]

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

[@Yiran]

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

[@martinegagne5326]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@Clay-605]

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

[@joyyyy777]

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

[@edsteadham4085]

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]

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

[@ghyslaineouellette4987]

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

[@oleaves]

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

[@JimMork]

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]

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.

[@masongilligan2856]

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]

Thank you, it was a really awesome experience!

[@1975edgard]

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.

[@skyy223]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@crush42mash6]

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.

[@FrancoisBert]

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]

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

[@domgotye1530]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@ramblenote]

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]

ahaha elle est bonne

[@oleaves]

LIMOILOU!! Yeah! :)

[@robertallard759]

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]

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

[@muratomar6502]

Wow, so beautiful city!

[@val91201]

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

[@kousseilaseb7656]

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.

[@cocoblndoll9504]

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

[@donstravelsandrants.]

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

[@briannabee812]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

It was! Thank you 😊

[@rahulrasam]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

Merci! :)

[@markberkow2070]

Just got home from a car trip to Quebec and just loved the city, the people, the culture and history. Visited Château Frontenac, The Citadel, The Old Town upper and lower. The Falls and Ile d’Orleans were nice additions to a great four days of history, food and great people!

[@NormanF62]

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]

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

[@ukie_dude]

I always enjoy your videos about Canada! Thank you😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@TurfSurf]

I go to Canada twice a year for biz, mainly Toronto and Montreal, and I just love Montreal so much more. Definitely want to visit QC soon.

[@frankb1]

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

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

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]

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]

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]

french makes you hot blooded lol

[@JimMork]

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

[@dez7800]

@@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

[@MusicLover10538]

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]

very close by ahahahaha est bonne !

[@L4Lxo]

I appreciate your honest review, I'm looking to find the best classic traditional poutine Quebec City has! 😊🇨🇦 Im skimming the comments too to see where the good spots are 😅

[@shekhargupta6718]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@kaustav_prradan]

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]

haha thanks very much, Kaustav!

[@encepesallinone]

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.

[@LuckyStone888]

Thank you for the tour.

[@marcellocolona4980]

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

[@gorantodorovski8356]

Enjoy 😊

[@helveticalouie]

Woah ! What s beautiful place!

[@georgeenelcaribemexicano]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing!!!

[@julienmcnicoll7013]

Je suis très fière de ma ville.

[@deepseadweller687]

C'est Bon!

[@aanrokhani353]

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.

[@lijojake]

Wow! Beautiful Cathedral and wonderful culture and food !

[@kordong]

Thank you, Alina, ou merci!

[@gianlucafantini1332]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

That was actually my last video but by car 🙂

[@barbm.sobeautiful5935]

I love Quebec City!❤😊

[@naumanulahad5805]

Help me for coming over there. Please

[@h.p.brownsaucecraft7966]

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.

[@kyonshi77]

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 ;)

[@rimnapalui]

Beautiful picture ❤😊

[@briantravelman]

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]

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]

@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]

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]

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]

@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.

[@maureenalder8905]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

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

[@patleo123]

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.

[@LouismarieBelanger]

Usually cheese won't melt because it is supposed to be fresh of the day curds. When curds are fresh, they don't melt. When I eat a poutine and the curds are not fresh and melting I turn it back to the kitchen. There was only one thing missing for a good poutine : standard french fries. Hope that you will forgive me for my english . I'm a french speaking man from Québec city. Please make a second try for a good poutine. 😉😊😇.

[@LouismarieBelanger]

And hopefully hot...

[@TheNmecod]

Non-local but from Quebec. Rule of thumb is that best poutines are roadside in diners. If not opt for diner chains like « belle-province » or « Ashton ». Restaurant poutine is usually pretty average unless you’re at some fancy poutinerie

[@MrWestipoof]

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.

[@AgeCobra]

Thanks Alina have a good week.

[@paulmercier629]

A 12th generation descendant of the first one hundred settlers as denoted on Le Monument Hebert in the Lower Village, La Ville de Quebec is my ancestral home town, if you wish. Honore Mercier on the Parliament Grounds is a distant cousin. My family branch migrated to "Les Etats" a century ago, yet we have maintained family connections in the environs and vacationed there for many years. From a touring perspective Quebec City is as close to France as you can approach without "crossing the pond".

[@oleaves]

Do you still speak French in " Les Stats ;) "? Douzième génération! C'est impressionnant.

[@georgesbrodeur9608]

I was wondering if anyone would mention the ancestral history, especially the Louis Hébert connection. Québec is still one of my ambitions to visit. My grandfather was born in St Hyacinth, PQ. He said we are related to Louis Hébert. I figure from the Messier side (first Brodeur in America married a Messier in Boucherville, PQ, in 1679.) I am 10th generation. I left Manitoba 54 years ago, when I was 11, and have managed to maintain enough of my French to enjoy the French programs and videos here online. When I worked as an usher for the Sharks, I had a blast with the Montréal fans. I would greet them in French and they thought I was from Montréal, so in English, I would say no and that I’m from Winnipeg. No anglo accent when speaking French and no French accent when speaking English. It still puzzles me when I hear fellow Canadians say they don’t speak the other language. I know I was taught both in school, up until grade 6, then we moved to California, so no more French other than what little we spoke at home. Je veux vraiment visiter ma province ancestrale pour rencontrer mes nombreux cousins éloignés. Je suis allé à Montréal en 1979, mais malheureusement pas à Québec.

[@chimpnation23]

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!

[@carolinedrolet25]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure :)

[@outoftheboxryk]

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

[@kevinbourdeau1543]

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

[@AlinaMcleod]

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

[@sylvainbeausejour]

A new attraction opened in July 2023 is the beach of the Promenade Samuel de Champlain with its water mirror with water jeysers, its infinite bathing bassin and, of course, its sandy beach, all this right by the majestic Saint-Lawrence river. Also, as far as I am concerned the best poutine I ever had was at Chez Ben on se bourre la bedaine in Granby in the Eastern Townships. It is absolutely decadent and delicious poutine.

[@straife1]

I was once refused service in a restaurant in Quebec City because I was English. Can't say I agree that it is very welcoming.

[@margauxs.4211]

I'll take : "Things that never happened" for $500, Alex

[@jean-francoislaforge7484]

I travelled a lot and I know it's my hometown BUT Quebec City is one of the most beautiful city in the world.

[@JimMork]

So nice when someone can see the world and still say "But my home town" beats everything I've seen. Can't say that myself. I have limited experience but Plovdiv was more my speed than anything I've seen.

[@antonboludo8886]

Quebec City is a very pleasant place indeed.

[@robned2442]

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

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

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!

[@AlinaMcleod]

I hope you do!

[@georgemckinnon7134]

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

[@jelau4851]

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,

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure 😊

[@user-qv1mu8sd5h]

Quebec City is so lovely and Canada revenue agency💕

[@ernestconnell8087]

On my bucket list

[@AlinaMcleod]

Hope you get to go!

[@ernestconnell8087]

@@AlinaMcleod me too, lol 👍