[caption id="attachment_4104" align="alignright" width="300"] © Olivier Croteau[/caption] As spring ushers in hints of warmer weather, the perfect time for skiing is upon us. If you enjoy snowboarding, downhill skiing and cross country skiing, the greater Québec city area ski resorts are just the thing for you!   The...

Maple syrup is possibly Québec’s greatest treasure and renowned exportation (or is it tied with Céline Dion?!) Each Maple sugar season will last somewhere between 6 to 8 weeks depending on the weather and location. Sourthern areas have a shorter 4 to 6 weeks season. On...

Jamboree Quebec 2018 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Cup Quebec City and Stoneham Do not miss the 19th edition of the FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Ski World Cups, which will be held in Quebec City and Stoneham from March 22 to 25, 2018. The snowboard festival has...

Domaine Maizerets The Domaine Maizerets is a lovely wide park located in the Cité-Limoilou close to the St Lawrence River that you can reach in 10 minutes by car and also by public transport. Some popular activities to do in the park are biking, tour of...

Did you get to try our continental breakfast or our granola breakfast during your last stay? We have had several requests for our recipe and thought you may want to have it. It is quick and simple! Ingredients 6 cups rolled oats (not instant) 6 Tablespoons packed...

  The cold season in Québec City brings tons of joy and excitement. Sports fans will be able to put on their skis, snow shoes and skates. Kids will pace counting the days until Santa delivers their presents. Houses will smell of gingerbread cookies and Christmas...

Crystal, Le Cirque du Soleil on Ice Le Cirque du Soleil's new show, Crystal, will be presented on ice in Quebec City at the Videotron Center from December 13 to 15, 2017. Le Cirque du Soleil is in its 43rd production and is still able to...

Dufferin terrace Toboggan Slides This impressive winter slide has been a delight for young and old alike for more than a century. This elevated structure was built in 1884. It is open every day depending on the temperature from mid-December to mid-March each year. Its construction predates...

The Arctic Change 2017 International Conference The Québec City Convention Center is hosting the International Arctic Change 2017 Conference from December 11 to 15, 2017. The Arctic Change 2017 conference will bring together a large number of people who are committed to safeguarding arctic territories. Leading researchers,...

Esplanade Park in Quebec City This charming little Esplanade Park is located in the heart of Old Quebec. It is nestled just between the gates Saint-Louis and Saint-Jean in a heritage site located in front of the Hotel Manoir d’Auteuil. The park is a place where...