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la korrigane microbrewery
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quebec city beer: la korrigane brasserie artisanale

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The last time I was at La Korrigane Brasserie Artisanale was in 2014 or 2015. I was relatively new to Quebec City, and meeting someone from the city’s tourism board….

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Noctem Artisans Brasseurs in Saint-Roch
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quebec city beer: noctem artisans brasseurs

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A little girl is playing hopscotch on the large black tiled floor of Noctem Artisans Brasseurs in Saint-Roch as I sip a 5oz glass of Milkshake IPA. It’s my first…

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Cafe Pékoe in Saint-Roch
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relax or meet friends at café pékoe in saint-roch!

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Shiny metal containers sit on thick wood shelves hung with pipes behind a reclaimed wood counter at Café Pékoe in Saint-Roch. The café, which faces rue Saint-Joseph Est, is known…

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Double Trouble smashburger from Holy Burgers in Quebec City
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devour smashburgers at holy burgers

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Smashburgers have arrived in Québec City, and I, a burger addict, am over the moon with joy. To clarify, I’m not talking about the American burger chain, SmashBurger. They do…

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Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
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    • parks canada

visit cartier-brébeuf national historic site

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Lose yourself at Cartier-Brébeuf, a National Historic Site located within a sprawling 6.8-hectare park, Parc Anse-à-Cartier. Sitting on the banks of the Saint-Charles and Lairet Rivers, this National Historic Site is the perfect place to enjoy nature, explore, and relax.

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Saint-Louis Forts and Chateaux in Quebec City
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saint-louis forts and châteaux national historic site

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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,…

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Finding the Best Croissants in Quebec
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    • pâtisseries

praline et chocolat: the best croissants in québec city

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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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Breakneck Stairs in Petit-Champlain, Quebec City
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climb the escalier casse-cou (breakneck steps)

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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…

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The bar inside Chez Tao in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec City
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southeast asian cocktails & banh mì at chez tao!

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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,…

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Toboggan Festival in Quebec City
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toboggan festival: a fab new year’s fest!

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OMG, Quebec City New Year’s just got better! Sure, three to four days (and nights) and parties and food and activities have been a part of Quebec City’s new year’s…

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Ride the Funiculaire in Quebec City
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riding the funicular in quebec city

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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…

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Fortifications of Quebec City
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ramparts & fortifications of quebec city

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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.

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