New Glasgow is an off-the-beaten-path destination, a place that thrives on being subtle and genuine, where tourism is a bonus and not a driving force. New Glasgow, Nova Scotia is…
new glasgow: a fascinating low-key destination
101 things to do in ottawa
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!
where to stay in ottawa
There are several places to stay in Ottawa, many of which are in the ByWard Market and Downtown neighbourhoods. Here are 14 places to stay in Ottawa!
review: hotel pur in saint-roch
In the heart of Saint-Roch, on a busy stretch of rue Couronne, is Hotel PUR, a cozy boutique hotel. Across the street is Place Jacques-Cartier, where brightly-painted wood tables, stools,…
quebec city beer: la korrigane brasserie artisanale
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….
quebec city beer: noctem artisans brasseurs
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…
is ambre bistro bar worth the trip to cap-rouge?
I recently trekked out to Cap-Rouge to try Ambre Bistro Bar. As someone who lives on the edges of Old Quebec, venturing out to Cap-Rouge is something I *might* do…
local flavours are popping at bistro l’orygine!
Last night, I was reminded why I need to dine at Bistro L’Orygine more often. I mean, I live across the street – my apartment overlooks the side of the…
french + mediterranean cuisine at bistro st-malo
I remember the first time I walked passed Bistro St-Malo. It was not long after moving to Québec City, and early enough in the morning that there were freshly baked…
line up for québécois cuisine at la bûche
I have lost count of the number of times I’ve walked passed a line of people waiting for a table inside La Bûche in Old Quebec. A short walk from…
have you dined at louise taverne?
Louise Taverne is connected to Hôtel Port Royal in Old Port (Vieux-Port), which is one of the reasons why I waited so long to dine there. It is slightly ridiculous,…
le fin gourmet in saint-sô is a must!
Tucked deep in the residential heart of the Saint-Sô (Saint-Sauveur) neighbourhood, Le Fin Gourmet is one of the best restaurants in Quebec City. You won’t find it along rue Saint-Vallier…