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
In keeping with the trend toward more sustainable travel, visitors to charming Québec City can choose to explore the fascinating sights around town by bicycle either with a guide or on their own. Cyclo Services is one company that offers travelers the chance to maximize their time in the area … 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
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … wait, no, it’s a plane. But not just any plane: flying from the award-winning Helsinki Airport, Finnair creates luxury and comfort thousands of feet in the air. To assure us of its quality, Finnair and the Helsinki Airport have selected seven “Quality … Read more
Forget high hair and shoulders (well, maybe keep the shoulders) … Jean Paul Gaultier has arrived in Dallas. For all you Texans, you know you’ll want to tell your friends in New York and L.A. that you’ve seen one of the most talked about fashion expositions since the Alexander McQueen … 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
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
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
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
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