Discover Le Château Frontenac in Quebec 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.
