First stop: Mt. Tremblant National Park. Another two-phase vacation....I'm starting to see a pattern here.
A quick photo before our canoe expedition around Lac Monroe.
Next to our campsite we found a beautiful place to fish. Didn't catch any fish, but the place was truly beautiful...Adri was looking like quite the experienced fisher-lady.
Ilo tried out fishing for the first time...
But discovered she was more interested in ...
... frogs!
...and posing for photos with Basti.
We had a delightful time swimming in Lac Chat, the perfect lake for Basti, whose best friend is a little orange stuffed Meow.
One last splash in the lake before heading home.
It took 5 hours to drive to Quebec City. Adrienn didn't mind serving as a pillow for her younger siblings as long as she was provided with lots of books to keep her occupied.
Once in Quebec City the kids begged relentlessly to be allowed to ride on one of the ubiquitous horse-drawn carriages in the old quarter, and mama and papa caved in. It was worth it for the smile on Adrienn's face.
Fifi the horse was rewarded with a carrot afterwards, divided ino three bite-sized pieces.
Ilona at the top of the "spider web" structure in the playground. Never seen those in any Ontario playground - perhaps the influence of the Cirque du Soleil tradition in Quebec...
The wind atop the hill and the setting sun made for lovely photos.
Sitting on the cannons in the fortress was Basti's #1 favorite pastime in Quebec City. It seems his enthusiasm was contagious.
It was our good luck that we were in Quebec City for the Nouvelle France Festival. We enjoyed lots of local food, music, and the sights and sounds of the 17th century French settlements.
The streets were thronged with people in period costume. The girls here are in line to be judged in the "Best Costume" contest.
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