Charming Charlevoix The Charlevoix region in the province of Québec (Canada) is a 6,000 square kilometer protected UNESCO World Bisophere Reserve, rich in forests, streams, and wildlife. It’s also flanked on the north shore by the mighty St. Lawrence River, portions of which are designated as a marine conservation area, … Read more
Québec’s Premium Fuel Before Red Bull, there was Caribou. In the 17th century, loggers and colonial French-Canadian woodsmen, or coureur des bois, mixed the blood of the caribou deer with whisky or other alcohol. This mixture warmed them up and provided the necessary energy needed to hunt for the … Read more
Are you the biggest Michael Jackson fan? Do you love the circus? Why not hit two rockin’ robins with one stone and see an astonishing performance of Cirque du Soleil’s homage to the King of Pop in The Immortal Tour. It’s the perfect mix of acrobats, dancers and a … Read more
Just a Spoonful of Sugary Maple: Les cabanes à sucre of Quebec While a trip to Québec might make you feel reminiscent of Old France, do not forget you are still in Canada, a country that brandishes a symbol of national pride candidly upon their national flag – the mighty … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself what people around the world snack on? Often when I’m noshing on mac and cheese, or at the counter waiting to pay for bacon sliders, I find myself wondering what I’d be munching on if I were somewhere else. In Québec, I learned all … Read more
I traveled to Mont Tremblant earlier this year in March to catch the last weekend of skiing before the official close of the season. Guess what? I hadn’t been skiing for over 25 years! I was anxiously looking forward to getting back on the slopes in the Northeast where … Read more
Are you planning a little romantic evening before the holiday season hits? This fall don’t wait another minute before treating yourself and your loved one to the luxurious Le Grand Lodge’s special package: “Pleasure of the Senses”. A one night deal, this gift is perfect for spending that special night … Read more
Whether they go around saying the traditional “La charité s’il-vous-plaît” or the more generic “Happy Halloween”, Québecers know how to get the most out of Halloween. The following activities are just a handful of the goodies Québec has in store for the Halloween weekend, for both children and adults. Soak … Read more
It’s that spooktacular time of year again! Pretty soon, we’re all going to be going out in our wild and scary costume, pigging out on candy, and jumping at the sight of our own shadow. And who do we have to thank for giving us the creeps with visions of … Read more
When you’re a celebrity, you can do anything. You’re invited everywhere, wear the best clothes, travel to the best places and eat in the best restaurants. Some famous folk, however, get bored in between movie shoots or during endless days of TV projects and decide to set up their own … Read more
We’re all familiar with A Christmas Carol and for some it’s a tradition that the entire family enjoys every year. Why not try a new tradition in true Québec style? Inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Québecadabra (Dec. 22-Jan. 4) is Québec City’s Christmas festival held city-wide. Québecadabra boasts … Read more
While waiting to board my flight to Québec City I got the sense that I was going somewhere international. A short hour and five minutes later I was staring at a landscape of trees upon landing. I quickly understood what the Québecers had already made clear to me … … Read more
If you’re a beer lover, you’ll love Fort Collins. Every day is Oktoberfest. The northern Colorado city’s on the cutting edge of the hand-crafted beer industry. According to David Edgar, former director of the Boulder based Brewers Association, it’s been there almost since the beginning. In Colorado, that was the … Read more
Have you ever thought about owning your own brand of wine? Michael Evans has and believe me he’s not alone. Michael, an American entrepreneur and former political consultant, is founder and president of The Vines of Mendoza, situated in the heart of Argentina’s wine region. Michael was so moved by … Read more
Buenos Aires is a huge city with thirteen million people living in the greater metro area. While it is low on the list of the top 20 largest cities by metropolitan area, most people don’t know that it’s the second largest city in South America (after Sao Paulo). In … Read more