Quand a été construit le Château Frontenac ?
Quand des dirigeants de la compagnie de chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique lancent la construction du Château Frontenac en 1892, leur objectif est de doter Québec d’un hôtel prestigieux pour accueillir les touristes.
Comment le Château Frontenac a été construit ?
La première phase de la construction du Château Frontenac, commandé par le chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique, commence en 1892. Le projet retenu est celui de l’architecte américain Bruce Price, qui avait déjà réalisé la gare Windsor de Montréal.
What is the history of the Chateau Frontenac?
- Château Frontenac. Built by Canadian Pacific beginning in 1892, and designed by architect Bruce Price, the Château Frontenac is an excellent example of château-style hotels developed by railway companies in Canada.
How do I get to Fairmont le Château Frontenac?
- Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is conveniently located along the VIA Rail route. Consider traveling to our hotel on Canada’s premier train system. To access information on routes, schedules, fares and to book on-line, visit the VIA Rail website. Arrangements for a limousine can be made directly with the concierge desk.
What kind of building is the Frontenac hotel?
- Location Château Frontenac towers above Old Quebec’s Lower Town, situated atop the promontory of Quebec. Designed in a Châteauesque style, the building features steep pitched roofs, circular and polygonal towers, and ornate gables and dormers. Several porte-cochères provide access to the hotel’s central courtyard.
Where can I find Frontenac's coat of arms?
- Frontenac’s coat of arms can be found on the exterior wall of the entranceway arch and at various other places in the hotel. On the vault of the entrance hall discerning visitors can admire the 350-year-old stone emblazoned with a Maltese cross.
