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?
A Guide to Visiting Churchill Manitoba

A Guide to Visiting Churchill, Manitoba

There are only two ways to get to Churchill, Manitoba: by air, or by train. If you’re on a short timeline and a wimp, you could fly up from Winnipeg,…

A Beginner's Guide to Quebec City

Quebec City Guide for Beginners

Planning your first trip to Quebec City can be exciting, and daunting. Our Quebec City guide for beginners is the perfect starting point!

Quebec City Fast Facts

Quebec City Fast Facts

Planning a Quebec City vacation? These Quebec City fast facts will answer your basic questions about airports, currency and more.

Taste Trail on Ile d'Orleans, Quebec

Try This Île d’Orleans Taste Trail Food Tour!

Ile d’Orleans taste trail food and wine tour is a fabulous introduction to Ile d’Orleans, a true foodie’s paradise. Filled with vineyards and orchards, farms, talented artisans and producers, Ile…

Ile d'Orleans Wine Tour

Quebec Wineries: Île d’Orleans Wine Tour

Warm sunny days are the perfect backdrop for an Ile d’Orleans wine tour. The sun warming your skin as you admire the spectacular winery views, and contemplate how many bottles…

Motel Ile d'Orleans

A Vintage Stay: Motel Ile d’Orleans

White with red trim and angled wood divider walls, the outside of Motel Ile d’Orleans has a distinct late-1960s vibe. A budget-friendly stay on Ile d’Orleans.

Don't Miss These Museums in Quebec City

5 Not-to-Miss Quebec City Museums

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…

Lobster Roll at Casse-Croute Chez Mag on Ile d'Orleans

The Best Lobster Rolls Are At Chez Mag!

When thinking of lobster rolls on Ile d’Orleans, one place has always come to mind, but now that has all changed. Now I only have eyes for Casse-Croûte Chez Mag….

Day Trip to L'Isle-aux-Coudres, Quebec

Day Trips: Go to l’Isle-aux-coudres!

From the moment I drove onto L’Isle-aux-Coudres a few years ago, I have been in love. It’s small and charming and a popular spot during the summer months when Quebecers…

Fabrique de L'Iles on L'Iles-aux-Coudres

I Want to Live at La Fabrique de l’Isle!

Going to La Fabrique de L’Isle has been a dream for a few years, mostly because every time I have driven (and taken a ferry) to L’Isle-aux-Coudres it has been…

Evening Gourmet Food Tour

This Is One Decadent Food Tour!

It’s true, a Quebec City food tour is one of the best ways to begin your culinary exploration of this charming historic city, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This month…