One of the perks of being an observer of the roofing industry is the ability to occasionally take advantage of unique learning opportunities. One such opportunity presented itself recently when my good friend, Bob Pringle of Evans Roofing Company, Elmira, N.Y., invited me to join him at the fall conference of the National Slate Association (NSA).
What made this particular invitation so intriguing was the location: the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. It’s been roughly 20 years since I last visited Quebec City, and I’ve wanted to return ever since. The hotel was nice enough then but has been completely renovated, and its place as the centerpiece inside the walls of Old Quebec is just as predominant now as when it began construction in the late 19th century. Staying in this historic place was worth the trip to Canada, but there was much more to this brief journey.