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…
a stay at hôtel nomad québec!
A teardrop-shaped wood lattice chandelier hangs over the king-sized bed, with a tall brown leather headboard and crisp white linens. A brown fur throw is scrunched at the foot of…
stay in gorgeous chalets at vieux loup de mer!
I think a part of me will always reside in a chalet at Vieux Loup de Mer. Specifically, inside l’Hermite. Possibly on the cream-coloured English roll-arm sofa, in front of…
a fat girl’s guide to eating in ottawa
I didn’t like Ottawa for a long time, but it is now one of my favourite cities in Canada – especially for food. Here’s where I’m eating in Ottawa!
passages insolites is a can’t-miss art walk in quebec city
Quebec City has a fantastic arts scene, especially in summer when the city transforms the outdoors into a playful wonderland. It’s a time of year filled with festivals and events,…
experience indigenous food, culture & history in wendake!
Should you make time to visit Wendake during your time in Quebec City? The short answer is YES, I think everyone should make time to visit and explore Wendake. Located…
l’art fait son nid at galeries de la capitale!
feature photo credit: Pascal Huot L’Art fait son nid is coming to Galeries de la Capitale, and it is the perfect time to venture out into the suburbs of Québec…
indulge in delicious bbq at l’orygine!
From the comforts of my apartment in Place-Royale, which faces Côte de la Montagne, the smell of BBQ wafts through my open windows. As someone who loves BBQ, the smell…
it’s time to visit these parks canada sites in quebec city!
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…
i love fancy grocery stores in quebec city
Fancy grocery stores in Quebec City are my kryptonite. Sure, the aesthetic is appealing, but it’s more about the food selection and quality. Walking in the door and feeling the…
visit cartier-brébeuf national historic site
Lose yourself at Cartier-Brébeuf, a National Historic Site located within a sprawling 6.8-hectare park, Parc Anse-à-Cartier. Sitting on the banks of the Saint-Charles and Lairet Rivers, this National Historic Site is the perfect place to enjoy nature, explore, and relax.
saint-louis forts and châteaux national historic site
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,…