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Best Montreal Cafes
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    • drink

5 of the best cafes in montreal

  • Posted byby Nicola
  • 3 years ago
  • 3 minute read

Montreal is known by many as the cafe capital of Canada. The word cafe is French, after all, and the city’s proud European heritage speaks strongly through its thriving coffee…

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Walking around some of Montreal's BEST neighbourhoods
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the best montreal neighbourhoods

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 4 years ago
  • 8 minute read

A vibrant cosmopolitan city, Montreal can feel overwhelming at times. Especially if this is your first visit to the city and you’re not sure which things to see and do…

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The BEST Smoked Meat Sandwiches are at Lester's Deli in Montreal
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the best smoked meat is at lester’s deli in montréal!

  • Posted byby Pamela
  • 4 years ago
  • 2 minute read

The moment we walked into Lester’s Deli in Montréal’s Outremont neighbourhood, we knew it was going to be a good day. Arriving a little after 11 am, an hour or…

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Folk music at a sugar shack in Quebec
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    • things to do

cabanes à sucre: a guide to quebec sugar shacks

  • 10 minute read

Quebec sugar shacks bring to mind red and white gingham tablecloths, wrought iron wood stoves, bearded men in red and black lumberjack plaid jackets, and lively folk music. The cabin…

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things to do in rimouski
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    • bas-saint-laurent
    • quebec travel

13 things to do in rimouski

  • 5 minute read

Finding things to do in Rimouski is not tough if you’re a lover of outdoor adventures or if you’re a food-centric traveller like myself. Rimouski is one of those destinations…

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Where to stay in Rimouski
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    • bas-saint-laurent
    • hotels

where to stay: rimouski hotels

  • 2 minute read

Planning a trip to Rimouski is always a good idea. It’s a vivacious city, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike. Rimouski resides along Route 132, along the shores of…

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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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autumn road trips in quebec are the best
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    • charlevoix

autumn road trips in quebec are the best!

  • 7 minute read

I am a huge fan of road trips in Quebec, especially in autumn when the fall foliage is in full bloom. I remember my first autumn season in Quebec in…

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Le Mouton Noir in Baie Saint-Paul
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    • charlevoix
    • food

go eat le mouton noir in baie saint-paul

  • 3 minute read

Eating out is always an adventure. Sometimes it’s an adventure close to home, and other times you drive an hour (or more) to a restaurant because it’s a Wednesday, it’s…

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Hôtel Place d'Armes in Montreal - Best hotels in Old Montreal
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    • montreal

review: hotel place d’armes in old montreal

  • 3 minute read

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…

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Inside l'Hermite at Vieux Loup de Mer
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    • bas-saint-laurent
    • where to sleep

stay in gorgeous chalets at vieux loup de mer!

  • 5 minute read

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…

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Explore Wendake, Quebec
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    • indigenous & first nations
    • quebec travel

experience indigenous food, culture & history in wendake!

  • 8 minute read

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…

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Finding the Best Croissants in Quebec
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    • côte de beaupré
    • food

praline et chocolat: the best croissants in québec city

  • 6 minute read

Finding the best croissants in Québec is a worthy quest. One I wholeheartedly embrace. The perfect croissant is buttery and flakey and airy and the epitome of breakfast sophistication. A…

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L'Anse-Saint-Jean in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region
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    • saguenay-lac-saint-jean

day trips: l’anse-saint-jean in saguenay!

  • 4 minute read

Just last summer while on a driving holiday through the incredibly scenic Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean region of Quebec (210 kilometers from Quebec City), I learned about l’Association des plus beaux villages…

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Favourite Patisseries in Montreal
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    • montreal

my favourite patisseries in montreal

  • 2 minute read

Patisseries in Montreal are next-level delicious. It is not a surprise. Montreal is a cosmopolitan city known for its trendy cafés, gourmet food scene, street art, museums, and shopping. It’s…

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