{"product_id":"quebec-city-summer-mini-luxury-puzzle","title":"Quebec City Summer, Mini Luxury Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Quebec City, Quebec—the only fortified city north of Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports visitors to 17th-century France. Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Quebec City is the cradle of French civilization in North America, where cobblestone streets, European architecture, and French language create an enchanting Old World atmosphere. As you piece together this puzzle, you'll spot the magnificent Château Frontenac, the world's most photographed hotel that has dominated the Quebec City skyline since 1893 with its distinctive copper roof and castle-like turrets. You'll also uncover the famous colourful umbrella alley in Quartier Petit Champlain, where hundreds of vibrant umbrellas float overhead creating a whimsical canopy along the charming pedestrian street, and a traditional horse-drawn calèche, the romantic carriages that have transported visitors through Old Quebec's narrow streets since the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puzzle captures the historic Breakneck Stairs escalator (Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec) that has carried passengers up the steep cliff from Lower Town to the Château Frontenac since 1879, making the journey between the two levels effortless. You'll find Rue du Petit Champlain, the famous shopping street right below the Château filled with boutiques, galleries, and artisan shops, the colourful historic buildings of Lower Town with their European-style architecture painted in warm hues of peach, yellow, and turquoise, and the charming 1640 Bistro with its hanging flower baskets that adorn the streets throughout summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA boat glides along the St. Lawrence River that flows past the city, lush greenery frames the historic quarter, and the narrow streets are lined with boutiques, galleries, and cafés. The vibrant summer atmosphere brings outdoor terraces alive with diners and street performers, creating the perfect blend of French culture and Canadian hospitality. Quebec City is best experienced during the summer months from June to September when the weather is warm, outdoor festivals fill the streets, and the famous umbrella alley provides colourful shade for strolling visitors. This European gem in North America represents the perfect romantic getaway, where visitors can explore the Château Frontenac in the morning, ride the funicular down to Lower Town, shop along Rue du Petit Champlain, stroll through cobblestone streets beneath the colourful umbrellas, ride a calèche through the historic quarter, enjoy French cuisine on a terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence, and watch the sunset paint the historic buildings golden. Whether you're drawn to the iconic Château, the whimsical umbrella alley, the historic funicular, the charming Rue du Petit Champlain shopping street, the romantic calèche rides, or the authentic French atmosphere, Quebec City embodies the charm and history of old Europe in the heart of Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzzle Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e150 pieces\u003cbr\u003eFinished size: 4\" x 6\"\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality chipboard pieces\u003cbr\u003eComes in a metal tin for storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal handmade marker sketch created with Copic and Winsor Newton markers, signed by artist Wynand van Niekerk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in a durable metal tin, perfect for gifting or keeping your puzzle pieces organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Wynand van Niekerk. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346596921632,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/6377\/2192\/files\/DTSP016_-_Quebec_City_Summer_548bdb74-c88e-4ad8-a1ea-58bcc86f363d.jpg?v=1773596676","url":"https:\/\/downtownsketcher.com\/products\/quebec-city-summer-mini-luxury-puzzle","provider":"Downtown Sketcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}