Le Chateau Frontenac

It was designed by American architect Bruce Price, Le Château Frontenac was one of a series of "château" style hotels built for the Canadian Pacific Railway company at the end of the 19th and the start of the 20th century. It opened in 1893. His architecture is inspire by the castle built in France during the Renaissance. Le Château Frontenac was named in honour of Louis de Buade, Count of Frontenac, who was governor of the colony of New France from 1672 to 1682 and 1689 to 1698. The Château was built not too far from the historic Citadelle, next to the terasse Dufferin.

Although several of Quebec City's buildings stand taller, the hotel is perched atop a tall cape overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, thus giving a spectacular view for several kilometres. The building is the most prominent feature of the Quebec City skyline as seen from across the St. Lawrence, and is a symbol of the city. The hotel is now managed and operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

The Château Frontenac holds the Guinness World Record of "The most photographed hotel in the world" and is also the most associated building with Quebec city and the province of Quebec.