Quebec City museums can be found throughout the Historic District of Old Quebec, as well as neighbourhoods like Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Some are small and intimate, while others are large…
See + Do
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Parks Canada is celebrating 110 years in 2021, and we are excited about exploring several of its parks and historic sites this summer, especially the Parks Canada Sites here in…
The Fortifications of Quebec are a fascination for many when visiting Quebec City, and why not?! Quebec City is the only fortified city north of Mexico. Its stone walls and heavy cannons still stand guard, even if they are now more decorative than functional.
Spending 24 hours in Quebec City is a challenge – there are so many things to see and do, eat, and buy!! Here is how I would spend a day in Quebec City!
One of the most photographed staircases in Quebec City, Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps) is also one of the oldest! After the colony of New France was established in what is…
An archaeological gem, literally, in Old Quebec City, Saint-Louis Forts & Châteaux National Historic Site is an important piece of Quebec City’s history. The remains of a fort and châteaux,…
Food + Drink
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A new addition to the Quebec City food scene, Alphonse cuisine & cocktails opened its doors in 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic. Located on the corner of…
[Dec 2, 2018 – Sadly, early in the morning, Sagamité was destroyed by fire. The restaurant, thankfully, has reopened as of late 2023.] Our waiter cleared space in the middle…
I went to Torii Izakaya in Saint-Roch for Sunday brunch a couple of weeks ago. Did you know they do brunch now? If you’re not familiar with Torii Izakaya, allow…
Beyond Quebec City
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Eating out is always an adventure. Sometimes it’s an adventure close to home, and other times you drive an hour (or more) to a restaurant because it’s a Wednesday, it’s…
I am a huge fan of road trips in Quebec, especially in autumn when the fall foliage is in full bloom. I remember my first autumn season in Quebec in…
A short walk from Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal stands Hôtel Place d’Armes, a dazzling boutique hotel in Old Montreal. Its neoclassical façade dazzles, but the true beauty is inside where…
I think a part of me will always reside in a chalet at Vieux Loup de Mer. Located in Le Bic, the chalets at Vieux Loup de Mer are cozy, charming and unique.
If you’re searching for day trips from Quebec City to help fill out your travel itinerary, then I have ten suggestions for you that will take your breath away!
The moment we walked into Lester’s Deli in Montréal’s Outremont neighbourhood, we knew it was going to be a good day. Arriving a little after 11 am, an hour or…
