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,…
quebec holiday gift guide 🎁
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…
the indian-quebec fusion confusion at kundah hôtel
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…
review: hotel pur in saint-roch
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,…
quebec city beer: la korrigane brasserie artisanale
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….
quebec city beer: noctem artisans brasseurs
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…
relax or meet friends at café pékoe in saint-roch!
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…
34 helpful & fun french words and phrases
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…
is ambre bistro bar worth the trip to cap-rouge?
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…
local flavours are popping at bistro l’orygine!
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…
french + mediterranean cuisine at bistro st-malo
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…
a love for all things women-owned in quebec city
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…