Next to Petit-Champlain, Place-Royale is a very small neighbourhood, and the spot where Samuel de Champlain first set-up his trading post in the early 17th-century.
Today, it’s a popular spot with for visitors who want to admire the historic architecture, pop into a café or relax with a beer and a bowl of French Onion soup.
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…
From the comforts of my apartment in Place-Royale, which faces Côte de la Montagne, the smell of BBQ wafts through my open windows. As someone who loves BBQ, the smell…
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…
Finding the best hot chocolate in Quebec City is a constant goal. Let’s face it, hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) is LIFE, especially the really good stuff. And no, we are…
It’s true, a Quebec City food tour is one of the best ways to begin your culinary exploration of this charming historic city, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This month…
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…
“Where can I eat the best french onion soup in Quebec City?” is a common question among visitors exploring Old Quebec City. While some locals are confused by the obsession…
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!
Whether you’re embarking, disembarking or making a short stop at the Quebec City cruise port, these are the best things to do in Quebec City!
Choosing Quebec City food to buy for a picnic or souvenir can be quite enjoyable if you visit the right épicerie or comptoir! An épicerie is not the same as…
When the server/barman at Pub L’Oncle Antoine says “Welcome to happy hour, for the next two hours I am going to be happy!”, you know it is going to be…
There is a delightful amount of things to do in Quebec City in summer, which is helpful since it’s the busiest time of the year (heh!). Summer is a glorious…