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…
le clan: superb fine dining in quebec city
It’s official, Le Clan is Old Quebec’s newest (and best) fine dining destination. Opening its doors in September 2021 on rue des Jardins, steps away from bustling rue Saint-Louis, Le…
a stay at hôtel nomad québec!
A teardrop-shaped wood lattice chandelier hangs over the king-sized bed, with a tall brown leather headboard and crisp white linens. A brown fur throw is scrunched at the foot of…
it’s time to visit these parks canada sites in quebec city!
Parks Canada is celebrating 110 years in 2021, and we are excited about exploring several of its parks and historic sites this summer, especially the Parks Canada Sites here in…
saint-louis forts and châteaux national historic site
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,…
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,…
climb the escalier casse-cou (breakneck steps)
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…
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…
christmas in quebec city is always a good idea!
There is nothing quite like a Québec City Christmas. The air is often crisp and cool. Snow clings to trees and covers the rooftops of 17th, 18th and 19th-century buildings….
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…
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…