The Coronation of George V, June 22 1911 . p the St. Lawrenceagainst the city, and the subsequent capture of the wonderfulstronghold by that force was the most important event in the longstruggle which left the British masters of the North AmericanContinent. Only once since then has Quebec been the scene of war,during 1775, when the U. S. Generals Montgomery and Arnoldlaid siege to it, Montgomery being killed while scaling the precipicein front of the Citadel, and Arnold being wounded. The battle-fields of Quebec are now preserved as a National Park. On the site of the Chateau St. Louis th
The Coronation of George V, June 22 1911 . p the St. Lawrenceagainst the city, and the subsequent capture of the wonderfulstronghold by that force was the most important event in the longstruggle which left the British masters of the North AmericanContinent. Only once since then has Quebec been the scene of war,during 1775, when the U. S. Generals Montgomery and Arnoldlaid siege to it, Montgomery being killed while scaling the precipicein front of the Citadel, and Arnold being wounded. The battle-fields of Quebec are now preserved as a National Park. On the site of the Chateau St. Louis the \ice Regalresidence of the early French Governors of Canada, the CanadianPacific Railway Company has erected and operates the hotelChateau Frontenac, which is now recognized as one of the mostattractive and restful resorts on the continent. Situated on theDufferin Terrace adjoining the citadel, and commanding a view ofthe St. Lawrence and surrounding country, its site is unrivalled. Halifax, , and St. John, , are the Canadian winter. ports. Halifax, the provincial capital of Nova Scotia, has asplendid harbor and is a military and naval station. St. Johnis the commercial centre for New Brunswick, the St. John Riverand Reversible Falls being of special interest to the visitors. HE Canadian Pacific Railway Company have attained a pre-eminent position as the greatest transportation system inthe world, and this Companys name has always been thesynonym for all that is best, safest and most reliable for the use ofthe travelling public. The Empresses of the Atlantic are anexample of the best in construction and a model of excellence andtaste in furnishings. They are big graceful ships well proportioned,built to meet every possible requirement of the service and alsoremarkably steady in rough weather. Length, 570 feet; breadth, 65feet, 6 inches; and 14,500 tons register. They accommodate 350first-cabin, 350 second-cabin and 1,000 third-class have a sea speed ea
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