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Wintry Chateau

Quebec City's Chateau Frontenac casts an inviting welcome light on a cold and grey wintry morning in mid-December.

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“Originally designed as the ideal stopover for railway travellers, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac was built by general manager of Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway William Van Horne in the late 19th century. With the help of New York architect Bruce Price, designer of Montreal's Windsor Station and father of Emily Post, Van Horne drew inspiration from the architectural styles of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2018, is located next to the federal government land of archaeological site Château St. Louis, the original seat of the French government in North America.” (1)

“Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the doors officially opened in 1893. Several sections were added later, including the central tower in 1924. Named after Count of Frontenac Louis de Buade, governor of New France 1672–1682 and 1689–1698, the hotel is near the historic Citadelle, Quebec City’s primary military base. Frontenac may not the tallest building around, but its setting on Cap Diamant—177 feet (54 meters) high—offers the most stunning views of the nearby Saint Lawrence River and features prominently in the city’s skyline.

After a series of restorations and a multi-million-dollar renaissance project, 18 floors now contain over 600 rooms. When Queen Elizabeth II is in town, she stays in the Château’s royal suite, also where her parents stayed.” (2)

Sources: (1) www.historichotelsworldwide.com/hotels-resorts/fairmont-l...
(2) theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/quebec/articles/i...

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Taken on: December 18, 2019

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Camera: Fujifilm X-T3, f/2.8, 1/200 sec, 16mm (=24mm), ISO 1600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Fujifilm X-T3
Lens:	XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.005 sec (1/200)
Focal Length:	16mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)
ISO:	1600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Capture One 12 Macintosh
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