Québec travel blog
Stories, tips and inspiration for your Québec adventure
Québec spring 2026: when the trails actually open
Spring in Québec means mud season, closed trails, and a waiting game. Here's when Sépaq parks actually reopen and what to do in the meantime.
Montréal 2026: the new restaurants worth a detour
Six notable Montréal restaurant openings as of early 2026: new addresses in the Plateau, Griffintown, and Rosemont worth planning a meal around.
Québec 2026 travel trends: what to expect
Regenerative travel, foliage tourism, and micro-adventures are reshaping Québec tourism in 2026. What it means for prices, availability, and planning.
Hôtel de Glace 2026: what's new this winter
Hôtel de Glace opened mid-January 2026 with a new architectural theme. Here's what's changed, what it costs to stay overnight, and how to book.
Tadoussac 2025 whale season recap
A recap of the 2025 whale watching season in Tadoussac: species sightings, peak months, zodiac vs large boat, and end-of-season reflections.
Québec fall 2025 foliage tracker: when colours peaked, region by region
A post-season recap of Québec's 2025 fall foliage: peak dates in the Laurentides, Charlevoix, Eastern Townships, and Gaspésie, with photos and driving tips.
Montréal Jazz Festival 2025: an attendee's guide
How to navigate the Festival international de Jazz de Montréal 2025: free outdoor stages, ticketed shows, the best food nearby, and how to avoid the crowds.
Québec eTA 2025 update for European travellers
The Canadian eTA rules in 2025: who needs one, what it costs (CAD 7), how long it takes, and why it's not the same as Europe's ETIAS.
Riding Via Rail from Montréal to Québec City: the honest experience
Three hours from Gare Centrale to Gare du Palais. Economy vs Business class, the WiFi reality, food quality, and whether it beats driving.
Québec tipping: a European traveller's reality check
Tipping 15–18% in Québec feels extreme if you're from France or Germany. Here's the honest breakdown of when, how much, and when you can skip it.
Mont-Tremblant in summer shoulder season: the case for late June
Late June at Mont-Tremblant offers gondola rides, lake swimming, hiking, and resort prices 30% lower than July peak — a genuinely underrated window.
Eastern Townships vineyards: a 2024 tasting weekend
A May 2024 weekend on the Cantons-de-l'Est wine route: L'Orpailleur, de la Bauge, du Ridge, and where to eat between pours.
Sugar shacks in spring 2024: the ones worth the drive
Sucrerie de la Montagne and Cabane Au Pied de Cochon compared: prices, food, atmosphere, and whether the reservations are worth the effort.
Québec City in winter versus summer: which feels more 'Québec'?
After visiting Québec City in both January and August, here's my honest take on which season delivers the most authentic Québec experience.
Wendake: visiting the Huron-Wendat Nation in a day
A day visit to Wendake near Quebec City: the Onhoüa Chetek8e site, Restaurant La Traite, cultural etiquette, and what to understand before you go.
When is the best month to see whales in Tadoussac?
The honest answer to when to visit Tadoussac for whale watching: species by month, why July-August is peak, and why September is the underrated option.
Gaspésie circle tour in 7 days: a road trip story
Gaspésie 7-day road trip diary: Percé, Île Bonaventure, Forillon, Chic-Chocs and the coastal return to Montréal — an honest August experience.
Magdalen Islands without GetYourGuide: how we made it work
Four days in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine with no bookable tours on GYG or Viator. Here's how we planned it, what we found, and why it was perfect anyway.
Montréal bagels: a blind taste test
We ran a blind taste test of Montréal bagels with eight people, comparing St-Viateur and Fairmount sesame bagels. Here are the results, honestly reported.
Québec fall foliage 2022: a road trip diary
A road trip diary for autumn 2022: Montréal to Tremblant to Charlevoix to Tadoussac chasing fall colours — what we found and when the peak was.
Carnaval de Québec 2022: a survival guide
How to survive and enjoy Carnaval de Québec 2022: cold-weather tips, event schedule, Bonhomme, food, and where to stay during Canada's biggest winter festival.
Planning a Canada trip post-pandemic: what changed
What changed for international travellers visiting Canada post-COVID in 2021: quarantine rules, ArriveCAN app, testing requirements, and what to expect.
Virtual Québec: armchair travel during the pandemic
What we did to stay connected to Québec during the 2020 pandemic: YouTube rabbit holes, maple syrup deliveries, French lessons, and making tourtière at home.
Skiing with kids at Mont-Tremblant: what worked, what didn't
A family ski week at Mont-Tremblant with kids aged 6 and 9 in January 2020: ski school, restaurants, what worked, what didn't.
Whale encounter in Tadoussac: meeting the belugas
A personal account of watching belugas from shore at Pointe-Noire and taking a 3-hour boat cruise in Tadoussac in July 2019 — what actually happened.
Montréal versus Québec City: my personal take
A personal comparison of Montréal and Québec City after visiting both in winter 2019: vibe, food, pace, and which one I'd choose for a first trip.
First time in Old Québec: a three-day weekend, honestly
An honest account of three days in Vieux-Québec in September 2018: the hotel, the tourist traps avoided, the meals that mattered, and what I'd change.
Why I fell in love with Québec
A personal essay on what makes Québec different: the language, the winter, the people, and why it gets under your skin after one visit.