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…
Le Monastère des Augustines in Old Quebec
This beautiful 17th-century monastery was founded by the Augustinian sisters who arrived in New France (now Quebec City) in 1639. Tasked with carrying for the health and well being of…
Try The Taste Trail on Ile d’Orleans
A foodie’s paradise, Ile d’Orleans is the ideal location for a taste trail food and wine tour. Filled with vineyards and orchards, farms, talented artisans and producers, Ile d’Orleans is…
Quebec Wineries: Ile d’Orleans Wine Tour
Warm sunny days are the perfect backdrop for an Ile d’Orleans wine tour. The sun warming your skin as you admire the spectacular winery views, and contemplating how many bottles…
5 Not-To-Miss Quebec City Museums
Quebec City museums can be found throughout the Historic District of Old Quebec, as well as neighbourhoods like Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Some are small and intimate, while others are large…
Fall In Love: Chez Mag’s Lobster ?Rolls!
When thinking of lobster rolls on Ile d’Orleans, one place has always come to mind, but this year that has all changed. Now I only have eyes for Casse-Croûte Chez…
Day Trips: Visiting L’Isle-aux-Coudres
From the moment I drove onto L’Isle-aux-Coudres a few years ago, I have been in love. It’s small and charming and a popular spot during the summer months when Quebecers…
I Want to Live at La Fabrique de l’Isle!
Going to La Fabrique de L’Isle has been a dream for a few years, mostly because every time I have driven (and taken a ferry) to L’Isle-aux-Coudres it has been…
Evening Gourmet Tour, A Decadent Food Tour
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…
Self-Guided Tour of Quebec City
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…
5 Hotels in Quebec City for Families
Finding hotels in Quebec City for families is not too difficult, after all, hundreds of kids visit the city every year from Canada and the United States for class trips….
The Best Épiceries in Old 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…