martinimadam Posted September 9, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2008 We'll be in Quebec on a Sunday. Will the liquor stores be open? Would love to get a couple of bottles of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted September 9, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Yes, they will, although they usually open slightly later (10-11ish in the morning). Here's a link to the official SAQ website with the list of outlets in the Quebec City area: http://www.saq.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/RechercheSuccursale?transaction=search&address=&recordId=33696&poi_name1=&clientId=33156&radius=4&zoomLevel=10&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&coderegion=031&pwidth=494&pheight=324&maxSearchResults=100&pageResults=20&city=Qu%C3%A9bec&units=km&recordId=33696 The Chateau Frontenac outlet is the one closest to the cruise terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinimadam Posted September 9, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Twickenham! About how far away is that? I have a bad knee and can't do a lot of walking. Would it make sense to take a cab? p.s. do you have any favorite Canadian white wines????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted September 9, 2008 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The good news is that it's only a 5-10 minute walk from the dock (you can actually see the Chateau from dock 22). The bad news... is that it's all uphill! Cab it at least going, you can walk back down if you feel ambitious... I'm afraid I'm not much help recommending a good Canadian white, as I'm more of a French-red fan myself. I would think the clerks at the SAQ could probably give you a good recommendation, or shop the website and check on-line reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephraim Posted September 9, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2008 There are a number of good Canadian white wines. Henri of Pelham, Chateau des Charmes, Inniskilin and Cave Spring come to mind. But you can do a search on the SAQ website and they have a detail card on the wines (it's available in English, just click on the (E)nglish button.) The detail card will go into the tastes, the scent and even suggested food pairings (including the sauces.) We are a bit wine obsessed in this province. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinimadam Posted September 9, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks, Twickenham and Ephraim. A cab to the chateau it is, and a trip to the SAQ website, too! It's so great to get all this help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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