Visiting Mont-Tremblant, Quebec On A Shore Excursion
Even a relatively brief visit to picturesque Mont-Tremblant will whet your appetite to return and stay longer.
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Nordic Spas in Quebec: Soak In Relaxation
Contributor Hilary Nangle offers a fool-proof recipe for relaxation: A sybaritic soak in one of the Nordic spas in Quebec. “Fifteen to 20 minutes hot, then 30 seconds to one minute cold, then 15-20 minutes relaxing. Repeat three times.” I kept reminding myself of the instructions while visiting one of the Nordic spas in Quebec….
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Visiting Jean Talon Market on a Rainy Day in Montreal
For tourists, an inclement, rainy day in Montreal can be daunting. But it’s perfect for visiting the colorful Jean Talon Market, one of the oldest in Canada.
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So Sweet: Visiting a Sugar Shack in Quebec
When we signed up to visit a “sugar shack” in Quebec (also called sap houses and sap cabins), we knew precious little about the production of maple syrup.
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Le Boreal: A French small cruise ship experience
A passenger boarding Le Boreal is instantly immersed in French language, culture and cuisine, beginning with the welcome from the ship’s captain and his officers, all of whom hail from France. Shipboard announcements and lectures are routinely delivered in both French and English. Even the mandatory muster drill on the first day offers non-French-speaking passengers…
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Quebec City is a Place To Love In Any Season
Last summer, my husband and I decided to retrace the route we had once taken to the Canadian border. Ten years ago, our son was a young hockey player and we were driving him from our home in New York to a tournament in Québec City. This time there were only two of us in…
