Until the end of the year, the Frontenac will celebrate its centennial with exhibits, gastronomy festivals, guided tours, concerts and a turn-of-the-century picnic. Some highlights:
– An exhibition in the hotel’s Salon Grande Allee features vintage photographs of the Frontenac and its famous guests, along with assorted antiques and memorabilia, including a bill for food and lodging from 1898, when rooms cost $3 and included three meals and afternoon tea.
– Open house for the public will be held May 1-2 and Oct. 9-10. Guided tours of the chateau are planned through the summer.
– A new 66-room wing will open in June, along with a large indoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
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– Also in June, a postage-stamp commemorating the centennial will be released.
– Chefs from France and other countries all year long will visit and will cook for guests.
– Room rates through May 16 (double occupancy) range from $109 to $155 a night. Rates rise in the summer. For information, phone 418-692-3861. The fax number is 418-692-1751.