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The Best Quebec City Neighbourhoods for First-Timers

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:04:02 +0000

Old Quebec is at the top of everyone’s Quebec City bucket list, but there are more Quebec City neighbourhoods for first-timers to explore. If you have not visited Quebec City, there is a good chance you have dreamed of visiting (and if you have not, well you may after reading this post). Over 400 years […]

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A Self-Guided Old Quebec Instagram Tour

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:12:46 +0000

Québec City, the oldest city in Canada, is a favourite destination among those who want to wander down cobbled streets lined with stone tin-roofed houses. Established in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Québec City began in what is now known as Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, before moving up to the top of Cap Diamant — which gave the […]

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Must Do: Ride the Quebec-Levis Ferry

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:18:12 +0000

Quebec City should be appreciated from every angle possible, which means you should probably make time to ride the Quebec-Levis ferry. Used by both Quebec City and Levis locals, the Quebec-Levis ferry is a local commuter ferry which crosses the Saint-Lawrence River on a daily basis. It is also one of the top attractions in Quebec […]

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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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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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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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