Justine Quebec City: Speakeasy-Style Bar in Old Quebec
Justine is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar on rue Saint-Paul in Quebec City’s Old Port. Here is what to know about the atmosphere, location, food and planning a visit.Continue Reading
Jacques-Cartier Beach Promenade in Cap-Rouge
Our favorite Cap-Rouge waterfront walk pairs cool river air, neighborhood people watching and St. Lawrence views with a stop for dinner or ice cream.Continue Reading
Why Do Quebecers Call McDonald’s “McDo”?
McDo is the everyday French nickname for McDonald’s in Quebec. Learn what it means, how to pronounce it and why the company uses it too.Continue Reading
The Colorful Umbrellas of Rue du Cul-de-Sac
Rue du Cul-de-Sac in Quebec City’s Lower Town has become a favorite photo stop, with colorful umbrellas suspended above its stone buildings and patios.Continue Reading
AURA St-Roch Quebec City: The Saint-Roch Church Light Show
A first-hand guide to AURA St-Roch in Quebec City, the immersive Saint-Roch Church light-and-music experience with an interactive phone feature.Continue Reading
Why Do Canadians Say “Eh”?
Eh is a Canadian English discourse marker used for agreement, confirmation, acknowledgment and several other functions. It is real, but less common than the stereotype suggests.Continue Reading
Six Practical Differences Between Canada and the United States
Canada and the United States share a long border, but visitors notice real differences in government, healthcare, measurements, currency, language and border rules.Continue Reading
Why Is Milk Sold in Bags in Quebec and Parts of Canada?
Why does Quebec sell milk in bags? Here is how the three-bag system works, why metrication helped it spread and why Canadians still argue about it.Continue Reading
What Is Canada Day?
Canada Day is celebrated every July 1, marking the 1867 creation of Canada through Confederation. The holiday was known as Dominion Day until 1982.Continue Reading
Does Canada Celebrate Memorial Day?
Canada does not observe the U.S. Memorial Day in May. Learn how Remembrance Day, Victoria Day, National Patriots’ Day and Newfoundland’s July 1 Memorial Day differ.Continue Reading