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Quebec Culture in the Midst of Canadian Culture

1 July, 2018: Happy Canada Day! In Canadian culture, this day celebrates the creation of the Dominion of Canada on 1 July, 1867, when various independent provinces were united together to form a country. (That’s right, Canada is only 151 years young!) In Quebec culture, on the other hand—specifically in Montreal—this day celebrates…the acquisition of […]

15 Comments 01/07/2018

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How to Visit Montmorency Falls from Quebec City

16 April, 2018: If you are ever in the vicinity of Quebec City, the capital of the province of Quebec, in Canada, then I recommend you take a couple of hours to visit Montmorency Falls, which is just a mere 10-minute car ride from downtown Quebec City. You will not regret it. Montmorency Falls or […]

2 Comments 16/04/2018

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How to Visit Quebec City in 1 Day: A Practical Travel Guide

12 March, 2018: If you are planning a trip to Québec, the French-speaking province of Canada, do not miss a chance to visit Quebec City, the provincial capital. The city has a population of half-a-million residents and lies along the Saint Lawrence River, two-and-a-half hours northeast of Montréal. Quebec City is also the oldest city in […]

18 Comments 12/03/2018

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The Best Time of Year to Visit Montreal

24 April, 2017 So you would like to visit Montreal but are wondering which month you should come here? Well, that all depends on your tolerance for heat or for the cold. But more importantly, everything hinges on the type of outdoor activities you are planning for your trip. Read on to discover the typical […]

Twenty Cultural Insights into Life in Montreal: Little-known Eccentricities About Everyday Life

24 April, 2017 If you are planning to move to Montreal, there are a few things you might want to be aware of in advance. These are things that will quickly become apparent once you actually start living here, for better or worse. Fear not––they are not deal-breakers; so if you’ve already decided to make […]

Top 10 Things to Do in Montreal: What You Absolutely Cannot Leave the City Without Doing

17 April, 2017 If you don’t have much time during your trip to Montreal and just need to know what you absolutely need to do while you are here, then this article is for you. In no particular order of importance (this really depends on your personality) here are the top 10 things […]

Moving to Montreal, Quebec: The Resources Locals Use

10 April, 2017 If you visited Montreal and loved it so much that you’ve decided to move here, you may be looking for some advice on how to get set up…. The most popular time to fall in love with Montreal is during the summertime––the city just explodes into a frenzy of festivals, […]

Québec’s Cabane à Sucre/Sugar Shack Tradition

4 April, 2017 It’s springtime in Québec. And that means, among other things, that the cabane à sucre (sugar shack) visiting season is open. What is a cabane à sucre? It is simply a seasonal restaurant, housed in a large log cabin, that serves an all-you-can-eat buffet of all things maple syrup: maple baked […]

Review: Rachel Rachel

4 May, 2012 Rachel Rachel, a small it-bar appropriately located on Rachel street (corner Berri) in the Plateau neighbourhood of Montreal, is usually packed to the limit, with a line winding down the sidewalk and around the corner by 6 p.m. on weeknights. Passersby stare and drivers glance back for a second look at this […]

Five Ways to Be an Ecotourist in Montreal, Quebec

20 April, 2012: What does it mean to be an ecotourist in Montreal? Ecotourism is defined by the International Ecotourism Society as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” Ecotourism doesn’t always have to involve traipsing through large national parks, going on safari, or braving old rainforests. […]

Montreal Travel Guide: Your Personalized Tour

20 April, 2012 Visiting Montreal Québec, the only province in Canada that adopts French as its official language,* is often described as “Europe in North America,” and in many ways, it offers the best of both continents. Montréal, its largest city and the former centre of activity for Canadian commerce, is an island close […]

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Quebec Culture in the Midst of Canadian Culture

How to Visit Montmorency Falls from Quebec City

How to Visit Quebec City in 1 Day: A Practical Travel Guide

The Best Time of Year to Visit Montreal

Twenty Cultural Insights into Life in Montreal: Little-known Eccentricities About Everyday Life

Top 10 Things to Do in Montreal: What You Absolutely Cannot Leave the City Without Doing

Moving to Montreal, Quebec: The Resources Locals Use

Québec’s Cabane à Sucre/Sugar Shack Tradition

Review: Rachel Rachel

Five Ways to Be an Ecotourist in Montreal, Quebec

Montreal Travel Guide: Your Personalized Tour

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