With its cobblestone streets and colourful, quaint shops, Quebec City has a distinctly European look and feel to it. It’s the only walled-in city in Canada and it contains one of the most iconic hotels in the country. With it’s charming architecture, rich history, vibrant culture and high walkability factor, Quebec City is as close as we can get to Europe without having to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Category: Quebec
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park is located in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec. It protects a portion of the Canadian Shield and contains a series of interconnected lakes, forests and rolling hills. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including beavers, snowshoe hares, moose and black bears. The park is open year round and there are an array of activities depending on the season.
Montreal
Length of stay: 3 daysVisited: March 2024 Montreal is one of the oldest and biggest cities in Canada. It is named after Mount Royal, a mountain situated near the heart of downtown. It known for its vibrant art scene, historic culture and iconic food. Montreal has a certain je ne sais quoi quality and is … Continue reading Montreal
Quebec
With its European stye feel and traditional style poutine we were excited to brush up on our français and travel to the largest French speaking province in all of Canada. We visited for four days at the end of November. Sure, the temperature was a little on the chilly side. But the light layer of snow coupled with all the holiday decorations and lights transformed Montreal and Quebec into a magical winter wonderland.