Discover Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City
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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and opened in 1893, the Château Frontenac is one of the most important elements of the Quebec City skyline. The Château stands on top of Cape Diamond, the promontory upon which Quebec City is built. Many important historical figures have stayed in the hotel; such as Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Grace of Monaco, Charles de Gaulle and Ronald Reagan. Visitors today can even take tours of this historic building, directed by guides dressed in period attire who disclose the history and secrets of the Château. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the world's most photographed hotel, Le Château Frontenac.
Dominating the Québec City skyline is the stately Château Frontenac. This is the world’s most photographed hotel, and one of the most popular attractions in Québec City. It is considered the architectural signature of the city. This hotel was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and opened in 1893.
The Château Frontenac stands on top of Cape Diamond, the promontory upon which Québec City is built. Its architectural style emulates those of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Château is named after the Count of Frontenac, who was governor of New France in the late 17th century.
Many important historical figures have stayed in the hotel; such as Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace of Monaco, Charles de Gaulle and Ronald Reagan.
The nearby Citadelle was the location of the Quebec Conference of 1943, during which Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill discussed strategy for the Second World War. Much of the staff subsequently stayed at the Château because of its proximity to the military base.
Visitors today can even take tours of this historic building, to gaze at its luxurious interior. These tours are directed by guides dressed in period attire, who disclose the history and secrets of the Château.
Bordering the hotel is the Dufferin Terrace, which was created in 1879. Cast iron lampposts line the Parisian-style wooden boardwalk, from which stunning views of the Saint Lawrence are possible. In winter, the Terrace is home to a long slide used for tobogganing, as well as a skating rink.
Overlooking the mighty Saint Lawrence River, this grand hotel is the heart of Québec City.
The Château Frontenac stands on top of Cape Diamond, the promontory upon which Québec City is built. Its architectural style emulates those of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Château is named after the Count of Frontenac, who was governor of New France in the late 17th century.
Many important historical figures have stayed in the hotel; such as Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace of Monaco, Charles de Gaulle and Ronald Reagan.
The nearby Citadelle was the location of the Quebec Conference of 1943, during which Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill discussed strategy for the Second World War. Much of the staff subsequently stayed at the Château because of its proximity to the military base.
Visitors today can even take tours of this historic building, to gaze at its luxurious interior. These tours are directed by guides dressed in period attire, who disclose the history and secrets of the Château.
Bordering the hotel is the Dufferin Terrace, which was created in 1879. Cast iron lampposts line the Parisian-style wooden boardwalk, from which stunning views of the Saint Lawrence are possible. In winter, the Terrace is home to a long slide used for tobogganing, as well as a skating rink.
Overlooking the mighty Saint Lawrence River, this grand hotel is the heart of Québec City.
