Sometimes, we find a destination dream world meet and share a moment. Royal castles that celebrate tales of chivalry and royalty have captivated many of us. Romantic tales of yesteryear resonated in my heart as we chanced upon our dreamy destination—the legendary Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, said to be the most photographed hotel in the world. As I explored the property, whose location dates back 400 years, I realized that modern-day fairy tales do come true. In Quebec, the largest province in Canada, they certainly do.

Respected as the heart and soul of Francophone culture in the New World, Quebec mesmerized us with its dramatic sight of a walled city atop a ridge that cascades to the banks of the picturesque St. Lawrence River. This is the longest river navigable by ocean-going ships. Cruise liners and freight commerce have been staples of this essential port for ages. From our corner suite, which gave us a stunning vantage of both the river’s majesty with docked luxury liners and the Carnival boardwalk, we observed the tourists from the Princess Cruises as they strolled along the cobblestone sidewalks dotted with antiquated lamp posts.

Fairmont Gold executive floors pampered us with personalized amenities for an exclusive hotel lifestyle of unparalleled service in the lineage of royal treatment. Each one of its 610 rooms offers breathtaking views of the urban resort excitement and magic of the Old Quebec to ensure a perfect stay

The culinary team of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac offers the Vitalite Plus program, which features a harmony of gastronomy and health. Executive chef Baptiste Peupion has a preference for local products and you will marvel at his real wealth: fresh herbs and four beehives with abundant honey in his private garden, nestled sweetly atop the hotel’s roof.