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Author: Pamela

delicious reasons to visit rimouski in winter
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    • bas-saint-laurent
    • food

11 delicious reasons to go to rimouski in winter

  • 6 minute read

Over the last 12 months, Rimouski and Le Bic have become my escape destination of choice in Quebec. Located about 3.5 hours from Quebec City, in the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent,…

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide
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    • local artisans + producers
    • shopping

quebec holiday gift guide 🎁

  • 10 minute read

Supporting small businesses, local artisans and producers is something I love to do, especially in Quebec where we are fortunate to have an abundance of artisans and producers. Supporting local…

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Kundah Hotel in Saint-Roch
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    • restaurants
    • reviews

the indian-quebec fusion confusion at kundah hôtel

  • 4 minute read

In Saint-Roch, perched on a busy street (rue de la Couronne), Kundah Hôtel looks promising at first. Indian cuisine, in my opinion, is always a good idea. Kundah Hôtel is…

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review of hotel pur in saint-roch, quebe city
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    • where to sleep

review: hotel pur in saint-roch

  • 4 minute read

In the heart of Saint-Roch, on a busy stretch of rue Couronne, is Hotel PUR, a cozy boutique hotel. Across the street is Place Jacques-Cartier, where brightly-painted wood tables, stools,…

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la korrigane microbrewery, saint-roch, quebec city
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    • microbreweries

quebec city beer: la korrigane brasserie artisanale

  • 3 minute read

The last time I was at La Korrigane Brasserie Artisanale was in 2014 or 2015. I was relatively new to Quebec City, and meeting someone from the city’s tourism board….

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Noctem Artisans Brasseurs in Saint-Roch
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    • microbreweries

quebec city beer: noctem artisans brasseurs

  • 4 minute read

A little girl is playing hopscotch on the large black tiled floor of Noctem Artisans Brasseurs in Saint-Roch as I sip a 5oz glass of Milkshake IPA. It’s my first…

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Cafe Pékoe in Saint-Roch
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    • cafés

relax or meet friends at café pékoe in saint-roch!

  • 2 minute read

Shiny metal containers sit on thick wood shelves hung with pipes behind a reclaimed wood counter at Café Pékoe in Saint-Roch. The café, which faces rue Saint-Joseph Est, is known…

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helpful french words and phrases
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    • travel planner

34 helpful & fun french words and phrases

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Contrary to rumours, you do not have to speak French to visit Quebec City, however, knowing some French or Québécois words and phrases can be helpful. A bonjour and a…

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Ambre Bistro Bar in Cap-Rouge
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    • restaurants
    • reviews

is ambre bistro bar worth the trip to cap-rouge?

  • 4 minute read

I recently trekked out to Cap-Rouge to try Ambre Bistro Bar. As someone who lives on the edges of Old Quebec, venturing out to Cap-Rouge is something I *might* do…

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Bistro L'Orygine in Place-Royale, Quebec City
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    • restaurants

local flavours are popping at bistro l’orygine!

  • 3 minute read

Last night, I was reminded why I need to dine at Bistro L’Orygine more often. I mean, I live across the street – my apartment overlooks the side of the…

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Bistro St-Malo in Old Port, Quebec City
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    • reviews

french + mediterranean cuisine at bistro st-malo

  • 3 minute read

I remember the first time I walked passed Bistro St-Malo. It was not long after moving to Québec City, and early enough in the morning that there were freshly baked…

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women-owned businesses in quebec city
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    • food
    • shopping

a love for all things women-owned in quebec city

  • 20 minute read

In Quebec City women-owned restaurants, cafés, épiceries and boutiques – many of which support women artisans and producers – can be found in almost every neighbourhood. As a woman, I…

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