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Neighbourhood Guide: Granville Island

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:47:05 +0000

One of my favourite places in Vancouver, and has been for the last 8 years or so. In fact, it is my go-to spot as soon as I arrive. Sure, the island attracts tourists, but that is not why I go. I go because there are shops and merchants on the island that I love […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Kensington Market

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:27:23 +0000

Every neighbourhood changes over time, but few neighbourhoods change as often as Toronto’s Kensington Market! In the mid–the late 1990s, the market was filled with Asian shops and fishmongers and on a hot summer day, the smells wafting through the streets could knock you off your feet. Today, the neighbourhood has more of a boutique […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Saint-Roch

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:00:06 +0000

First settled by the Recollects in the early 17th century, Saint-Roch started as a small community with a small church dedicated to Saint Roch, the patron saint of dogs and falsely accused people (among others). By the first half of the 20th century, the neighbourhood of Saint-Roch was first, a shipbuilding hub, then the home […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:34:16 +0000

A five-minute walk from the old city walls, Saint-Jean-Baptiste was one of the first neighbourhoods established outside the city gates. In the beginning, the people living in Saint-Jean-Baptiste had access to the fortified city during the day, but once the gates closed for the night they were cut off from the protection of the fortified […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Grande Allée & Montcalm

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:00:33 +0000

Located outside the old city walls, Grande Allée and Avenue Cartier in Montcalm are the go-to streets in Québec City for those wishing to party the night away in a bar or discothèque; music thumping around their bodies, yummy drinks tickling their taste buds, and greasy comfort food just steps away for those needing a […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:00:20 +0000

Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale (Basse-Ville, Lower Town) may be among the smaller neighbourhoods of Quebec City, but don’t let their size fool you, they pack a tourist punch like no other! After exploring Old Quebec (Upper Town) it is time to take the funiculaire down to rue Petit-Champlain – or the walk down Côte de la […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Vieux-Port

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:05:38 +0000

Vieux-Port, Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale are known as Basse-Ville (Lowertown) when combined, was once one of the fifth largest ports in the world. Today Vieux-Port is a hub of activity in Québec City — a popular place both with locals and tourists. In the summer months, the port fills with cruise ships, spilling thousands of cruisers into the […]

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Neighbourhood Guide: Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec)

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:00:24 +0000

When I decided to move to Quebec City and found an affordable apartment in Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec or Upper Town), I was over-the-moon with joy: architecture dating back to the 18th century, cozy cafés, summertime patios, gourmet poutine and burgers that clog my arteries but have me returning for more every single month. I love […]

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