EasyReader

Thanks for all the responses!

We'll check with the cruise line and also keep an eye on the hotels. I told my dad we're very far out for booking, but he's the type who wants to have everything buttoned up and checked off on his list way in advance.

My vote was also for the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, but for 3 rooms, it's quite a chunk of change.

My family and I will be cruising aboard the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas, disembarking at QC on October 8. My dad thought it would be nice for us to spend the day in QC after the cruise and fly out the next afternoon.

Canadian Thanksgiving happens to fall on October 8 this year. We tried booking at various hotels online and were having issues. The last one being the Hotel du Vieux-Quebec. They have the 3 rooms we'll need, but unfortunately were told on the phone that we aren't able to make a booking for that evening without committing to a 3 night stay due to the holiday.

I know that it is a holiday in Canada, and most people get the day off. Will shops and restaurants still be open, or would it be a better idea to just adjust our departing flight tickets to leave on that day vs. spending the night in QC?