Yaling and I headed straight to Quebec City a few minutes after the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2016. Apart from trekking through the snow-laden winter wonderland that is Old Quebec, we also took part in what is now my favorite activity — dog sledding!
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![We first stopped by the Museum of Fine Arts.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463244170-HF91QQ788XWYHHJABDHY/DSC_9102.jpg)
We first stopped by the Museum of Fine Arts.
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![These sculptures were made of whalebone.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463245187-E5R97M7NOP4AC1KHX8GL/DSC_9135.jpg)
These sculptures were made of whalebone.
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![The front of the Parliament building.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463246355-FP4RMRB1TAUYL43P587L/DSC_9176.jpg)
The front of the Parliament building.
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![The ramparts.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463290009-CFF9UO21YOZ9X8OWDFHE/DSC_9186.jpg)
The ramparts.
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![Chateau Frontenac — a big fancy hotel.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463291849-0A583CBSHR6C7P0MVUB2/DSC_9228.jpg)
Chateau Frontenac — a big fancy hotel.
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![We arrived at Chenil la Poursuite to some adorable puppies!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463293233-TQ3LMILMVZIWPQKENZT0/DSC_9282.jpg)
We arrived at Chenil la Poursuite to some adorable puppies!
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![My partner in crime. :)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463416633-NL7RSD5KKHU1HLI0Y7VK/DSC_9313.jpg)
My partner in crime. :)
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![Away we go!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463417340-SCOR3CEAH5K5FCFPZ63O/DSC_9333.jpg)
Away we go!
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![Stopped by tepee to keep warm. There was coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies too!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463418594-BSX40ED96HMCJDDJUMZM/DSC_9393.jpg)
Stopped by tepee to keep warm. There was coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies too!
![Look at this handsome fella.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463418267-NWMBDKEK8M9G8FST81BN/DSC_9399.jpg)
Look at this handsome fella.
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![Yaling took this fantastic shot!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463419288-7TO167FD8OAYIU98CCCI/DSC_9436.jpg)
Yaling took this fantastic shot!
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![The steps of Montmorency Falls was closed off because of the snow unfortunately. ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f8782de4b090953a90c213/1452463484900-CYVYYF1A15Y6RN2RLXFN/DSC_9645.jpg)
The steps of Montmorency Falls was closed off because of the snow unfortunately.