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Show Old Quebec Makes Merry on Its Triple-Track Toboggan Slide ! ij ii :ii-i:" ' -.jiii---ii;??:ii,:;a r , .-X'-'"-' -vrl ;3 VT.$v-C. I 't-ZzZ-s, vy, , v LA .-. ' 1 ' -I i , p-l - -4 1 iTCJ - 1 t - . "J i Vvvcw cujaenu J r1 Av,1 T ; H : -SJ , f ' ZjUF-P&SlhlTEQeACB 4ND CHATEAU FkoNTEHftC " I J ! C?y Whai iiioit Liu.ii.iio spoil cau out- slme siiown aoove one oi the frnest ;;::':i;:-?iwi door enthu-Masts have than toboggan- ln North America. It starts from the PSOHSjnW&m tag-zipping down a steep, snow- Citadel (an Interesting old fort still t , V,--f , V ' -S i 7 occupied by troops) and extends down ? ,v , i covered slope with Joyous, carefree the steep siope3 of citadel Hill, along J ompanlons, the wind whistling about Dufferln Terrace past the Chateau SJ.l-l UtloOs. TTS o'e Mrs onri lha frnatc air nalnMna FrOntehaC. This SDlendid Slide lfl &1- Whai iijoit L:i:.:i,iio spuri cau outdoor out-door enthusiasts have than tobogganing toboggan-ing zipping down a Bteep. snow- 7 covered slope with Joyous, carefree ompanlons, the wind whistling about e's ears and the frosty air painting ne s cheeks a glorious, healthy plni? Tooogganlng Is one of America's most popular winter diversions, and Its devotees cialm that, with the possible exception of skl-lng. there is nothing to approach It ln thrills. Quebec. Canacias. Ancient Capital situated high above the broad St. -X-awrence has provided for Its winter visitors the triple-track toboggan slide siiown above one oi the finest ln North America. It starts from the Citadel (an interesting old fort, still occupied by troops) and extends down the steep slopes of Citadel Hill, along Dufferln Terrace past the Chateau Prontenac. This splendid slide Is always al-ways thronged with merry-makers who stage Impromptu races and revel ln tne pulse-quickening 3port to their heart's content. At night the slide la illuminated il-luminated by thousands of electric lights and makes a pretty picture when viewed from Dufferln Terrace below There is no fear of possible mishap occurlng on Quebec's slide, for the toboggans run in deep tracks and cannot can-not turn turtle or collide with one another. They travel at a tate approximating ap-proximating that of an express tram, and give the speed-demon an excellent opportunity to "step on it" without endangering others. Besides the toboggan slide, Quebec's splendid outdoor and indoor sl:atin? rinks, ski-Jumps and other facilitlp' for winter sport attract an UK-reasi:. number of visitors to this fine r city each year |
