Quebec City in Autumn on a Snowy Canada New England Cruise

I’ve visited Quebec City many times, but this was my first Canada New England fall cruise.  When Celebrity Constellation departed from Bayonne, New Jersey, there was only a hint of autumn in the air. Perfect fall weather.

I never expected to experience an actual major winter weather event on this cruise. Living in Florida for almost 22 years, I’d forgotten how fickle autumn winds can be, especially towards the end of October.

In Old Quebec City, Hotel Frontenac overlooks the harbor on our visit on our Canada New England cruise.
In Old Quebec City, the famous Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooks the harbor.

Quebec City on a Canada New England Fall Cruise

Our first stop on this 14-day autumn cruise, round-trip to Quebec City, was Portland, Maine.

It was a gorgeous day in Portland; warm breeze and a cloudless azure sky.  Little to no wind and temperatures hovered near 70 degrees.  Everyone was off to explore the town or on a shore excursion.  I doubt anyone lingered onboard

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5 Sumptuous Treehouses in Quebec for a Stay That Meets your Expectations

I have to confess, I was terribly jealous of a friend of mine when I was little. Why ?

Because his uncle had built him a sumptuous cabin. When I say sumptuous, I’m not kidding! It had a real door that you could lock (you know, to have peace from the parents lol), a canexel siding, a nice asphalt shingle roof and real sliding windows that you could open or close depending on the weather. The cabin was insulated, like a house. There was even heating and electricity.

ZE CABANE!

Me, I would have been happy to have one like  Bart had in The Simpsons, but no, I had none of that.

It must actually be said that there was an important element missing in my backyard so that I could have a treehouse: THE TREE 😂.

But, you know me. I picked myself up and now as an adult

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