Chateau Frontenac - National Historic Site of Canada - Canadian National Historic Sites on Waymarking.com

Château Frontenac is a National Historic Site of Canada and one of the most outstanding and remarkable buildings of Québec City, home of a grand hotel overlooking the Saint Lawrence River. The posted coordinates are pointing to the maroon/golden plaque which is set vertically outside at the round tower on the east side of the building. Designated as National Historic Site of Canada in 1980 the plaque was placed in 1993. Best access to the plaque is from the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk. Best view of Château Frontenac is from the nearby citadel. More about Château Frontenac can be found here.

Plaque Text
LE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
Construit en sept étapes à partir de 1892-1893, cet édifice offre un excellent exemple des hôtels de style Château établis par les compagnies ferroviaires au Canada. Rehaussé par la splendeur du site, il évoque le romantisme des châteaux de la Loire des XIVe et XVe siècles. Bruce Rrice, qui en a conçu le plan, a toutefois délaissé la symétrie classique de ces modèles au profit de l’éclectisme pittoresque en vogue à la fin du XIXe siècle. Les interventions subséquentes des architectes Painter et Maxwell et de la firme ARCOP ont respecté l’esprit initial de sa silhouette imposante, qui est l’un des points dominants du Vieux-Québec.
Built in seven stages from 1892-1893, this building is an excellent example of the Château-style hotels built by Canada’s railway companies. Enhanced by a magnificent site, the hotel evokes the romanticism of the 14th- and 15th- century châteaux of the Loire Valley. In creating the original design, Bruce Price abandoned the classical symmetry of these models in favour of the picturesque eclecticism popular in the late 19th century. Later additions by architects Painter and Maxwell and by the ARCOP firm respect the original spirit of its imposing silhouette, which has become a landmark of Old Quebec.
Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Gouvernement du Canada – Government of Canada

Oh btw, if you are looking for a "comfort station" do not start to search in the lobby of Château Frontenac. All toilets are locked and only accessible with hotel key cards. The next public restrooms can be found here.

In any case enjoy your visit of the Old City of Québec.

Many thanks and happy waymarking,
King Hubi

Classification: National Historic Site Province or Territory: Quebec Location - City name/Town name: Québec Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link] Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]

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