Québec III.

Today we all slept in while it rained and thundered. After a late brunch, we went to the Aquarium du Québec as an indoor activity for a rainy afternoon. The Aquarium is about 10 miles south of the city, an easy drive, we had some time between showers to see the sea lions, walruses, and later a polar bear eating a watermelon, all outside. Inside there were lots and lots of fish, divided into fresh, brackish and salt water exhibits. For all of us the large octopus was the big attraction, he was playing with legos. 

Back in the city we went to Pub St-Patrick for poutine and beer. Later, after naps, we had dinner at the Frontenac. We were going to stay up for the Thursday fireworks on the river, but a deluge chased us back to the hotel, where we could see the show from our window. Joe was out at a concert.

The Aquarium had some very nice water gardens.

An arctic fox in winter coat at the Aquarium.

The octopus is quite a showman.

One of several lionfish.

A seal [or sealion] out of the water for a moment.

The polar bear drew the biggest crowd.