The trendy neighbourhood of Saint-Roch is one of our go-to spots when the old city is filled with tourists. Do a little shopping, relax in a café or bar, and dine at some of the best restaurants in Quebec City!
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…
relax or meet friends at café pékoe in saint-roch!
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…
brunch at torii izakaya? yes, please!
I went to Torii Izakaya in Saint-Roch for Sunday brunch a couple of weeks ago. Did you know they do brunch now? If you’re not familiar with Torii Izakaya, allow…
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…
jjacques, a speakeasy and oyster bar in saint-roch
jjacques, a speakeasy in Saint-Roch, was high on my “bars to visit” list towards the end of November 2019. It was new (opened in July), served oysters and a seafood…
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…
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….
a fabulous saint-roch beer tour!
If you were to ask around about the most famous liquid in Quebec City, you’d probably hear a lot about maple syrup or maybe poutine gravy. But in the cool…
the best hot chocolate in quebec city
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…
9 hotels in quebec city with a pool
When the air is hot and sticky, staying in hotels in Quebec City with a pool can be a lifesaver. Especially if you are travelling with children. Finding hotels in…