Riding the funicular in Quebec City is the fastest way to travel from the top of Cap Diamant (where Château Frontenac is located) to Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale down below. It…
See + Do
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Skiing near Quebec City is one of the top winter activities enjoyed by Quebecers and visitors alike. After all, winter is one of the longest seasons, and there are years…
Lose yourself at Cartier-Brébeuf, a National Historic Site located within a sprawling 6.8-hectare park – it’s the perfect place to enjoy nature, and relax.
One of the most photographed staircases in Quebec City, Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps) is also one of the oldest! After the colony of New France was established in what is…
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,…
The Morrin Centre is the only English library in Québec City. Housed in an 18th-Century building, this it a site everyone needs to visit!
Food + Drink
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What are the best restaurants in old town Quebec City? There are over 100 restaurants in the Old Quebec, here are some of the best ones, no matter your budget!
Everyone needs to dine at Nina Pizza Napolitaine – one of the BEST pizzerias in Québec City. Truly a favourite among locals and tourists!
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…
Beyond Quebec City
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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…
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…
If you’re searching for day trips from Quebec City to help fill out your travel itinerary, then I have ten suggestions for you that will take your breath away!
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…
How far would you drive for the best croissants? I drive 20 minutes to Praline et Chocolat whenever possible to eat the best croissants in Quebec City.
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…
