after a 12 hour trip getting to canada {we flew to vermont and drove from there}, we were ready to breathe some fresh air and use our legs. our first day in quebec city was spent doing just that – exploring park national jacques-cartier. unfortunately the water was too high for kayaking {i had been dreaming of this picture), and there were no moose to be seen – however, we had so much fun hiking in such serenity.

we didn't run into another human on the trail ... just a snake and frog.

^^ afterwards we drove back into town for lunch at nina pizza napolitaine a spot that had been recommended to us by a few locals – it did not disappoint. it was a perfect day to kick off our trip!