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,…
why visit quebec city?
5 of the best cafes in montreal
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…
where to eat sushi in quebec city
Are you wondering where to eat sushi in Quebec City? You’re in luck, there are quite a few to choose from! That being said, not all sushi restaurants are created…
a luxurious stay at auberge saint-antoine
The moment I walked into my room at Auberge Saint-Antoine I wanted to drop my bags, fall into the bed, and never get up. The sun streamed through an arched…
southeast asian cocktails & banh mì at chez tao!
Chez Tao, a cocktail bar in Saint-Sauveur, has been on my food & drink hitlist for quite a while. Sure the rumours of their inventive cocktails played a big role,…
where to eat oysters in quebec city
Choosing where to eat oysters in Quebec City is not a challenging task, but it does make one incredibly hungry! Oysters are an aphrodisiac, and Quebec City is known as…
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….
ramparts & fortifications of quebec city
The Fortifications of Quebec are a fascination for many when visiting Quebec City, and why not?! Quebec City is the only fortified city north of Mexico. Its stone walls and heavy cannons still stand guard, even if they are now more decorative than functional.
the best coffee shops in old quebec city
The increase of coffee shops in Old Quebec City over the last couple of years has been delightful. Especially for those of us (me!) who love to indulge in espresso…
comptoir boréal by chez boulay
On Côte du Palais, next to the entrance for Hôtel Manoir Victoria, is Comptoir Boréal, a small cafe operated by the team of Chez Boulay. It’s cute. I mean, the…
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…