There are a lot of exciting things to do in Ottawa, and most of them have nothing to do with the government (ha!). Here are 101 things to get you started!
why visit quebec city?
Why visit Quebec City? Honestly, once you’ve visited, the question itself feels rather silly. The question should be, who would not want to visit Quebec City?! It’s a large city,…
hotel de glace: the quebec city ice hotel!
The Quebec City Ice Hotel, known locally as Hôtel de Glace, is one of the best parts of winter. The only one of its kind in North America, Hôtel de…
a guide to a magical christmas in quebec city
Christmas in Quebec City conjures images of fluffy white snow clinging to 18th-century buildings, down-stuffed jackets, cups of piping hot chocolat chaud gripped between mittened hands, and colourful blinking lights….
riding the funicular in quebec city
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…
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…
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…
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…
self-guided walking tour of old quebec city
Quebec City, one of the oldest cities in Canada, is a favourite destination among those who want to wander down cobblestone streets lined with stone tin-roofed houses. Established in 1608 by Samuel…
5 hotels in quebec city for families
Finding hotels in Quebec City for families is not too difficult, after all, hundreds of kids visit the city every year from Canada and the United States for class trips….
26 best old quebec city restaurants
What are the best restaurants in Old Quebec City? There are SO MANY restaurants in the Historic District of Old Quebec, these are some of my favourites!