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Winter Festivals in Quebec City

Best Winter Festivals & Events in Quebec City

Pamela
Winter in Québec City can get COLD at times, and while we love to stay inside and curl up in front of a roaring fire, there is no way we can do it every day until winter ends. Which one of the reasons why Québec City has so many winter festivals and events. P... Read More...
Best Cafes in Quebec City

The Best Cafes in Quebec City

Pamela
Our love for the cafes in Quebec City has everything to do with architecture, interior design, ambience, thirst-quenching beverages (coffee & tea) and good food. We are often lured into a cafe based on its architectural details or interior design elements... Read More...
WINTER BUCKET LIST: 40+ THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN QUEBEC CITY

Winter Bucket List: 40+ Things To See & Do in Québec City

Pamela
When the cobbled streets and historic buildings are covered in a layer of white fluffy snow, Québec City turns into a magical winter wonderland, enticing everyone to come out and play - even those of us who loathe winter! Whether you're a local or a tourist, t... Read More...
ABORIGINAL CUISINE AT SAGAMITÉ IN WENDAKE

Sagamité: The Best Aboriginal Cuisine in Wendake, Quebec

Pamela
Our waiter cleared space in the middle of the table, then placed a large metal structure with three rods gathered together in the shape of a cone - the widest part of the cone at the base. Dangling from the top of the cone, was a heavy cylinder with thick chun... Read More...
Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale Neighbourhood Guide

A Beginners Guide to Quebec City

Pamela
The oldest city in Canada, Quebec City was originally known as New France, a settlement established by cartographer and explorer, Samuel de Champlain in 1608 — long before the British showed up, throwing their weight around like they owned the place. Of cours... Read More...
THE BEST SPOTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING CHATEAU FRONTENAC

The Best Spots for Photographing Château Frontenac

Pamela
A château designed by Bruce Price as part of a series of luxury château style hotels (Banff Springs Hotel, Château Lake Louise) by the Canadian Pacific Railway company, Château Frontenac stands tall on a cape overlooking the St. Lawrence River and is one of th... Read More...
MAISON DE LA LITTERATURE

Maison de la littérature is More Than a Pretty Library

Pamela
“Each page of a book is a city. Each line is a street. Each word is a dwelling.” -Réjean Ducharme, L’avalée des avalés Even on the greyest of days, Maison de la littérature appears to be bathed in warm light. This, not doubt, is the result of the triple l... Read More...
Exploring Montmorency Falls

Exploring Montmorency Falls: The Best Waterfall in Québec

Pamela
No matter the time of year, spending a few hours exploring around Parc de la chute Montmorency is always a good idea. In spring and summer, you can spend an entire morning, hiking the trails, checking out the waterfalls, and enjoying a picnic of fresh croissan... Read More...
New France Festival in Quebec City

Celebrating the New France Festival in Quebec City

Pamela
The streets and alleys of Place-Royale have a special kind of magic, it is an area of Quebec City where you can feel as though you are travelling through a time vortex (without the aid of the TARDIS of course). Cobblestone streets and 18th-century fieldstone b... Read More...
Cafe Saint Henri

Saint-Henri micro-torréfacteur

Pamela
Light streams through the floor to ceiling windows, the air smells of perfectly roasted coffee and freshly baked artisanal doughnuts: white walls and blonde wood counters and tables, and a clean and linear design add to Café Saint-Henri's light refreshing vibe... Read More...