Commonly after check-in, many hotel guests choose to sidestep the bar and restaurant on site for other establishments in the vicinity. The reasons vary. Perhaps some are seeking a local experience or others think they’ll be shelling out overinflated room service prices by eating at the property. Recently, at the … Read more
Museum of Fine Arts’ New (and Old) Additions Picture Montréal’s skyline, encompassing both historic and modern buildings, harmonizing to create a unique and divergent architectural hybrid for the city. Now, picture your dear grandmom with an iPod, an earphone bud in one ear and her hearing aid in the other. … Read more
Let’s crunch some numbers: Québec will have 26 venues feature over 110 shows involving nearly 250 musicians, all within a span of ten days. Now, add hundreds of fans and throw in some saxophones. What do you get? Hint … it’s not Coachella. The answer is the fifth annual Jazz … Read more
There’s nothing like the classics especially when it comes to French cuisine and even more so when you’re spending time in romantic Quebec City, which easily earns my vote for the best city for lovers in North America. Take a step into Cafe de la Paix with your significant other … Read more
Spending the night in a structure made of ice in the middle of a Québec winter is not for the faint of heart. But hotel lovers and thrill seekers alike who crave the unusual happily bundle up and brace themselves for the -13°F to 41°F temps in order to bed … Read more
The excitement of traveling isn’t just reaching the final destination, but also experiencing the actual trip. And who doesn’t want to travel in a classy refurbished train that offers you breathtaking sights of Canadian coastlines and mountainsides while serving you gourmet cuisine? Well, buy me a ticket, give me a … Read more
A Star Attraction There’s a highly anticipated shining star coming to Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles this fall, but it isn’t high in the sky or on the silver screen. The notorious corner of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Laurent is home to an abundance of spectacles and thrills in the entertainment district of … Read more
Having been to Québec City a few times, I really didn’t know what to expect of the recently opened Hotel Pur. I’d popped my head into the lobby on a previous trip when I was exploring the hotel’s neighborhood of Saint-Roch and it looked futuristic. This former Holiday Inn has … Read more
If you’re in Montréal and really want to channel a French groove, head to Leméac. When this bilingual city has gotten its hooks into you and you’re practically becoming a Francophile, there is no better place to discover. The elegant vibe is close to Brasserie Lipp or La Coupole in … Read more
Extra! Extra! This just in! Celebrity chefs and restaurateurs Gordon Ramsay and Daniel Boulud both have their eyes on Montréal. Gordon Ramsay revamped a 1936 family restaurant, previously Rotisserie Laurier BBQ, now Laurier Gordon Ramsay. A fun challenge it must have been for Ramsay to upgrade this landmark restaurant, … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in an artist’s studio, surrounded by boundless creativity? Welcome to Hotel Chez Swann, Montréal’s daring hotel concept with a spark of spontaneity. Let’s start with the name which calls to mind a graceful and serene creature, a great analogy … Read more
And they’re off! The inaugural 2012 Ironman 70.3 competition is scheduled to take place in Mont-Tremblant, Québec, utilizing the natural landscapes and quaint towns as the setting for the rigorous triathlon. Registration for Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant began on September 19th, and the race is slated for June 24th 2012. There … Read more
the ski season, the airline is launching a new route from New York to Mont-Tremblant, Québec. From December 22nd thru April 12th, passengers can enjoy weekly roundtrip flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to the base of Mont-Tremblant, eastern North America’s premier ski destination. Get ready to be one of … Read more
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