Château Frontenac, Grand railway hotel in Old Quebec, Canada
The copper-roofed Château Frontenac rises 18 floors above Quebec City with multiple towers, steep pitched roofs, and ornate gables in Châteauesque style.
Canadian Pacific Railway commissioned architect Bruce Price to design this landmark hotel, which opened its doors on December 18, 1893.
The hotel witnessed crucial World War II meetings between Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Mackenzie King during the Quebec Conferences of 1943 and 1944.
The Château Frontenac contains 610 guest rooms and suites, with three restaurants serving meals throughout the day near Place d'Armes in Upper Town.
Located on a promontory 54 meters above the St. Lawrence River, the hotel reaches a total height of 79.9 meters with its main tower.
Location: La Cité-Limoilou
Inception: 1893
Architects: Bruce Price, Daniel John Crighton
Official opening: December 18, 1893
Architectural style: châteauesque
Floors above the ground: 18
Brand:
Operator: AccorHotels
Part of: Old Quebec
Address: 1 Rue des Carrières G1R 4P5 Québec
Phone: +14186923861
Email: chateaufrontenac@fairmont.com
Website: http://fairmont.com/frontenac
GPS coordinates: 46.81182,-71.20538
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
Quebec presents diverse photography settings, from the stone buildings of Old Quebec to the 83-meter Montmorency Falls. The province contains natural landmarks like the Saint Lawrence River, urban locations including Montreal's street art, and architectural subjects such as Notre-Dame Basilica. Mountain ranges, forests, and coastal areas provide natural settings, while historical districts display French colonial architecture.
The main monuments and tourist sites of Quebec, including the city's fortifications, historical buildings, public squares, museums, monuments, and natural areas. Sites like the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Montmorency Falls showcase the history and architectural heritage of the city. Walkways, parks, and cultural spaces offer views over the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding landscapes.
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Terrasse Dufferin
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Rue du Petit-Champlain
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Statue of Samuel de Champlain
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Maison Jean-Baptiste-Chevalier
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Breakneck Stairs
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Breakneck Steps
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Escalier Frontenac
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Musée des Ursulines
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Gérard D. Levesque Building
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Maison François-Jacquet-Dit-Langevin
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UNSECO Monument
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Maison Pierre-Stanislas-et-Elzéar-Bédard
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Maison Jean-Demers
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Parc Félix-Leclerc
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Maison Gervais-Beaudoin
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