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La Maison Simons Has The Best Foodie Socks

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 16:33:02 +0000

It’s winter, which means my obsession with socks intensifies by, like, a million. Goodbye flip-flops (but not really), hello funky socks and slippers and hot chocolate and all the comfort foods. I shop at La Maison Simons (a Québec department store) a lot. It is, after all, the only department store in Old Québec (Where […]

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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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Kid Icarus, A Poster Lover’s Dream

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:41:53 +0000

Located in the eclectic neighbourhood of Kensington Market, Kid Icarus is a charming stationery shop and print studio on Augusta Avenue that will have your bank card itching to be tapped. Originally located on Nassau Street, Kid Icarus has been a part of Kensington Market since June 2007. When you step inside Kid Icarus it […]

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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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A Québec-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide

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

Quebec 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 Quebec 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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Coeur de Loup by Nathalie Jourdain

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:41:01 +0000

Wandering down rue Saint-Vallier Est in Québec’s Saint-Roch neighbourhood atelier Coeur de Loup pops out like a little slice of pink heaven. Opening the door, one gets the feeling they are walking into a private workspace: tables with vintage sewing machines, clothing hanging from racks along the left-side wall, a bright pink brick wall with […]

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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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