Drink

Bar Château Frontenac

Famous for their perfectly mixed and generously sized martinis, available in numerous versions including half-a-dozen named after famous visitors ranging from Winston Churchill to René Lévesque. Try to score a window seat for great views across the St. Lawrence. The ice wine martini is a great treat.

Address: 1 rue des Carrières
Getting there: in Chateau Frontenac Hotel
Price: $13/16 for a martini with house/premium vodka

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Quebec City, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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