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10 Cities, 100 Discoveries: 3 – Quebec
Someone famous said, “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” For me, it’s a new way of seeing things, or as Carrie, from Sex and the City said it’s reminding myself that, “[Everything] is just a plane ride way.” Besides, what would the journey, 1 Year, 10 Projects, 100 Discoveries, be without travel, or more specifically, 10 unique cities. This post is part of that project. You can see all 10 Cities here and the entire project here. Enjoy the ride, I sure am!
Canada was one of the first “cities” on my list for this project. Originally, I had Toronto and Montreal at the top. As luck would have it, I got a phone call from the ILC, the governing body for the lotteries in Canada, inviting me to Quebec City to speak to their team. Even though it was during one of the coldest times of year, how could I possible say no? It was serendipity.
Excitedly, I mapquested the distance between Quebec, Tornoto and Montreal. Alas, mapquest burst my bubble when I realized the provinces were 3+ hours away from each other. But then I discovered I would be heading to Quebec during Caranval. With renewed vigor, I started planning my trek to Quebec.
Upon arrival, it was a three day whirlwind journey filled with nights that lasted until 4am, French food and Caranval goodness. Luckily, I also had the privilege of staying at one of the most famous hotels in Quebec, Le Chateau Frontenac. In the heart of Quebec’s tourist district, it provided the ideal home base for exploration.
In the end, I left with new customs discovered, a few French words added to my vocabulary, scoring a couple pieces of awesome jewelry, frozen and having had the time of my life.
Canada, get ready. I’ll be back… when it’s warmer 
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