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…
day trips: l’anse-saint-jean in saguenay!
my favourite patisseries in montreal
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…
getting around montreal: tips & advice
Once you know the different ways of getting around Montreal, exploring the city is fairly easy and straightforward. Montreal is often known as the art and culture capital of Canada,…
the best montreal neighbourhoods
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…
the best smoked meat is at lester’s deli in montréal!
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…
try this ile 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…
quebec wineries: ile 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…
a vintage stay: motel ile d’orleans
Ile d’Orleans is one of our favourite day trips from Quebec City, but sometimes we love spending a night on the island – especially in unique properties like Motel Ile…
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 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…
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…
chocolate-dipped cones at chocolaterie de l’iIe d’orleans!
Everyone needs to make time to drive out to Ile d’Orleans to indulge in chocolate-dipped cones at Chocolaterie de l’Ile d’Orleans. #Yumgasm