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10 Places To Stop On Your Next Canadian Road Trip

Tue, 15 May 2018 13:00:23 +0000

As the second biggest country on Earth, Canada is the perfect place for an extended road trip. With highways spanning coast to coast to coast, you can literally drive to three oceans while passing through 12 provinces and territories. We did this last year during a 150-day road trip across the country called Canada’s Road […]

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The BEST Old Quebec Food Tour

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:10:24 +0000

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The sun has decided to play hide and seek as I venture down rue Sainte-Anne towards Le Chic Shack on rue du Fort; the wind is chilly and I’m beginning to wonder if I’m underdressed for a 2.5-hour food tour in Old Quebec City. Yoga pants, a t-shirt, runners and […]

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100+ Things to Do in Quebec City in Summer

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:26:47 +0000

The sky is blue, the clouds are a mix of wispy and fluffy and the sun is shining was shining as though it is the most important object in the universe and you best be paying attention to it. This is Québec City in summer. It seems appropriate that we share the best 100+ things […]

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L’Anse-Saint-Jean, One of The Most Beautiful Villages in Quebec. Yes, seriously!

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:00:33 +0000

Just last summer while on a driving holiday through the incredibly scenic Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean region of Quebec (210 kilometres from Quebec City), I learned about l’Association des plus beaux villages du Québec. “The Most Beautiful Villages in Quebec.” There are 38 in total and I was lucky to spend a couple days exploring one of […]

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The Best Hostels in Canada: Where to Stay if You’re On a Budget

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:56:46 +0000

Canada, thankfully, has a strong hostel culture. It is nowhere close to Europe or Asia, but (in our opinion) it is definitely better than the Canada (we still love… most of you!). Hostels are perfect for budget travel, as well as solo travel, families and anyone who wants to get the most out of a […]

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La belle dame de Quebec: Chateau Frontenac at 125

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:38:05 +0000

I remember with startling clarity the first time I (somewhat shyly) entered the grand entrance of the Chateau Frontenac Hotel, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. It was about 25 years ago that I was enrolled in a summer-long French-immersion program at Université Laval in Quebec City. When not conjugating verbs and sweating over […]

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Boutique Roseville

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:16:37 +0000

Using popular Instagram and Pinterest lifestyle images for inspiration, Boutique Roseville is a cute little boutique which stands out on rue Saint-Paul where antique shops reign as King. Exposed brick and white walls, white shelving and tables and bid display windows give the boutique a bright airy feel. The perfect backdrop for the pops of colour that greet you as you […]

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The Best Chocolat Chaud (Hot Chocolate) in Quebec City

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 14:00:21 +0000

Québec City is absolutely stunning in winter, especially after a fresh fall of snow. There is something magical about white snow clinging to the roofs and doorways of 17th and 18th-century buildings sparkling in the sunlight. A winter wonderland. Cliché, yes, but it is true! With the snow comes a cool crisp atmosphere, one that […]

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A Québec-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 23:18:06 +0000

Québec is bursting with talented designers, artisans and producers creating everything from clothing to accessories to toiletries to furniture to craft beer and wine and delicious foods (terroir). Honestly, with a little effort, you could probably stock your kitchen and renew your wardrobe to the point where everything has been created by a Québec artisan […]

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You Should Totally Check Out These Fabulous Québec City Christmas Markets

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:37:30 +0000

Yay! It’s the holiday season in Québec City! It’s time to wear warm jackets, sip chocolat chaud on a daily basis and get your holiday shopping on. Before battling crowds of people in shopping malls or buying last minute stuff online while in drinking wine out of a sippy cup, bundle up and check out […]

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