“J’taime, Bonnehomme Carnival!” Every kid who visit’s Québec City’s magnificent two week celebration of winter comes away knowing that phrase. By the end of a five day visit, I came away saying it myself. I’m not sure if the guy in the Bonnehomme Carnival mascot costume expected an adult man … Read more
*With contributions by Sallie Wolcott If you’re looking for adventure, take a drive to Mont Tremblant (the trembling mountain), and queue up for some of the most pow(d)erful slopes in the world. It’s less than two hours by car from Montreal and you can’t beat the scenery. With three snow … Read more
Looking to experience the global art market while at the same time taking part in a Quebecois tradition? Look no further than the Québec City Biennial, Manifestation internationale d’art or Manif D’Art as it’s affectionately known, being presented for the sixth time. Manif d’art is unlike most art showcases in … Read more
Vieux-Québec in Period Costume *With contributions by Rachel Petzinger Hark back to the days of yore and traverse through the ramparts of Vieux-Québec with a 17th century member of New France as your guide. Walk the motorcycle-banned streets, explore the castles and buildings from the 1600’s, and emerge yourself into … Read more
Québec City is one of the most charming cities in North America. With over 400 years of history to absorb, there’s always something to excite and inspire. While many visitors choose to do their explorations during the sunny summer months, with the proximity of the city center to the great … Read more
It’s obvious when a restaurant’s got the buzz and the very trendy Le Club has it! Situated in the red hot old city of Montréal in a building that’s of another era, its entrance is marked by a wordless iconic sign decorated with a discreet coat of arms-like design. A … Read more
Move over, Tour de France—your baby brother’s gotten a little bigger and has started getting noticed. Forgot his name? It’s Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, now say that over and over and don’t forget! Started in 2010 by Canadian broadcasting company, Groupe Serdy, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec hosted … Read more
It’s nice to walk into a restaurant and instantly feel a warm, fuzzy vibe … one where you want to stay. Le Clocher Penche sets a tone for comfort with a buzz of conversation from the dining room, slow mode ceiling fans, an art installation at the back that invites … Read more
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