Zweiter Tag in Quebec City

Started my second day in the capital of Quebec Province in the lower city at the harbor, which actually looked a bit painted. The older part of the harbor is mostly closed, so you can only enter at a narrow point. As a result, the water here was completely frozen and partly snowed in. Not a single boat was in the water, they are all taken out for the winter. Right at the harbor is the city market. Unfortunately, it is currently closed due to renovation.

The 'Gare du palais', where both trains and long-distance buses depart, is the main train station. Palais is translated into Palace in German. The train station was named after its appearance as well as its proximity to the former palace. Next to it is the government building.

Afterwards, I went to the Citadel Hill. The fortification located here is still partly used by Canadian forces today. Once I reached the top, I had a beautiful view of the whole city.

In winter, Quebec is known for its German Christmas market. While the exhibitors are from the region, the products are inspired by Germany. The aim is to bring European tradition with a Christmas atmosphere and decoration to North America, and I can say they succeeded ;) I ate a classic bratwurst (served here with sauerkraut) and drank mulled wine. Of course, the taste was different, but I still felt at home. Approximately 80 stands are open throughout the Advent season until December 23rd, which is quite unusual for Germans and Canadians. They sell hats, scarves, gloves, various liqueurs, candies, candles, and toys. As a special treat, they even have Feuerzangenbowle on two Sundays, but unfortunately I missed it. My highlight: tools made of chocolate - just like at home. It was also noticeable that the alleys and squares here had German names. So there was the Schlemmerecke (delicacy corner) and the Ravensburger Children's Square.