Pamela MacNaughtan

Hello, I'm Pamela! I'm a travel and food writer, chocolat chaud addict, an anglophone who prefers life in Quebec. When I'm not working on Urban Guide Quebec, I am writing about Quebec City, travelling, updating guidebooks, and writing freelance! There's a good chance I'm planning my next Quebec road trip, got tips?
Florence, a tour guide, is talking to a group of people about Old Quebec

The Best Old Quebec Food Tour

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…

Stay at the Best Hostels in Canada

Stay at The Best Hostels in Canada!

The best hotels in Canada can be found in major city centres or among the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Are you ready for your Canadian adventures to begin?

Black cat on a plaid chair at the cat cafe in Quebec City's Old Port neighbourhood

There is a Cat Café in Quebec City!

There is a cat café in Quebec City?! Yes, yes it does. And if you are a cat-lover you totally need to go there. We recommend going pretty much whenever…

Best Quebec City Cafes

5 Best Cafes in Quebec City

My love for the cafes in Quebec City has everything to do with architecture, interior design, ambiance, thirst-quenching beverages (coffee & tea), and good food. I’m often lured into a…

Restaurant Sagamité

Indigenous Cuisine at Restaurant Sagamité

[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…

Quebec City Fast Facts

The Best Spots for Photographing Château Frontenac

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…

bonavista social club in newfoundland

The Bonavista Social Club in Newfoundland

Tucked away in Upper Amherst Cove, a small village near Bonavista, Newfoundland the Bonavista Social Club is one of the hottest restaurants on the island. Owned and operated by Katie…

House in Ferryland, Newfoundland

Driving The Irish Loop in Newfoundland

To drive Newfoundland’s Irish Loop is to experience stunning landscapes, and interact with friendly locals. Of course, one must have a sense of exploration as off the highway (Route 10…

Shop at Coeur de Loup in Saint-Roch, Quebec

Coeur de Loup by Nathalie Jourdain

Wandering down rue Saint-Vallier Est in Quebec’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…

When Pigs Fry Food Tour

When Pigs Fry: A Food Tour for Bacon Addicts!

Toronto is one of my favourite cities in Canada. It has culture, arts, funky neighbourhoods, cool architecture, food trucks, and interesting history – – which ultimately led to the creation of…