Founded in 1608, Quebec City has a population of just over half a million and is the capital of the province of Quebec. Old Quebec, the oldest neighbourhood in Quebec City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by ramparts. The Citadelle, the oldest military building in Canada and still used by the military, is […]
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Fairmont Manoir Richelieu
Tomiko and I stopped by the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu on our way from Quebec to Tadoussac. We weren’t staying there, but we did decide to have a bite to eat at the manoir. It was the perfect place to stretch our legs after all the hours in the car and take in a bit of luxury. […]
Marché Jean-Talon – Jean-Talon Market
Tomiko and I visited the Marché Jean-Talon in Montreal on a Friday morning, stocking up on snacks for our road trip through Quebec. It was great to see other tourists enjoying the market, as well as residents doing their own grocery shopping. The Marché Jean-Talon is more than just a farmers’ market: the sprawling market takes up a […]
Montreal Eats: Dinner at Toqué!
When Tomiko and I were planning our food tour of Quebec, we knew we were stopping by Montreal. We had just been in June, when we visited for the Formula One race and dined at Rumi and Au Pied de Cochon. This was going to just be a quick stop on our way further into […]
The Year In Books: August with Made in Quebec by Julian Armstrong
Made In Quebec: A Culinary Journey by Julian Armstrong is about the rich food, recipes, and agriculture of la belle province. Unlike some regions of Canada, Quebec has a strong culinary history, with quintessential Quebecois dishes like poutine, tourtiere, and tarte au sucre. Tomiko and I went on a little food tour of Quebec, and used Armstrong’s […]