Sept 18, 2005 We were in a 2bd Lockout. It was a new unit; I believe we were the first to stay there. The 2bd room units are older and do...
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Sept 18, 2005
We were in a 2bd Lockout. It was a new unit; I
believe we were the first to stay there. The 2bd
room units are older and do not have air
conditioning. The 2bd Lockout units have air
conditioning and a washer and dryer combination
between the A and B sides. We had both units
(because we had expected another couple to
accompany us but they couldnt go) and enjoyed
our stay very much.
We took both the Montreal and the Quebec City
tours. They were both very well done. We liked
Quebec City over Montreal because of the
buildings and scenery, and because we were
allowed to spend more time in the old historic
section of Quebec.
I also went on the fishing tour but was not very
happy with it because I was told they would
clean the fish I caught so we could have them
for supper. They threw my fish away and told me
they were contaminated with parasites. I think
they just didnt want to clean them because they
were small. I would not recommend this tour.
These were the most expensive fish I ever
caught! They could have replaced my fish with
fresh fish from the market, and I would never
have known, but they didnt want to share my
$148 with the grocer, I guess! The company that
sponsored this tour was called Austin Mega
sports.
We hiked to the top of the mountain overlook
(about a 15 minute walk up a rocky slope) and
enjoyed the view.
The staff at the resort was very helpful. The
restaurant at the Auberge (means the inn, or
resort) had very good, truly French cuisine. It
was expensive to us ($24-28 per person for a
basic meal, not including drinks), but was worth
it to experience something really different. You
must remember that French Canada collects 15%
tax on most services and goods, and sometimes
adds 15% gratuities to the bill without your
asking. All the menus everywhere in the province
are in French, as are all the road and traffic
signs. There is a law prohibiting English
language on the signs unless it is a registered
trademark name. This is to protect the future
growth of French heritage there. But most people
speak at least a little English, and many,
especially business people, are totally
bilingual.
We do not have plans to return to this resort
although there is still a lot of actives we did
not have time for.