AURA at Saint-Roch Church in Quebec City
A first-hand review of AURA at Église Saint-Roch, an immersive light-and-music experience with an interactive phone component and a strong reason to explore the Saint-Roch neighborhood.Continue Reading
Niki de Saint Phalle at MNBAQ: Personal Reflections and Exhibition Archive
Niki de Saint Phalle: The 1980s and 1990s — Art Unleashed ran at MNBAQ from June 12, 2025 to January 4, 2026. This archive preserves our first-person visit and correct exhibition context.Continue Reading
J.A. Moisan Is Set to Reopen in Quebec City
J.A. Moisan closed in January 2025 after 154 years, but new operators now plan to reopen the historic rue Saint-Jean grocery in fall 2026.Continue Reading
Is Costco Canada’s Poutine Gravy Vegan? What We Can Verify
Costco Canada’s poutine is not vegan because it contains dairy cheese curds. Reports often describe the gravy as plant-based or vegetarian, but Costco does not publish a current nationwide food-court ingredient list confirming vegan status.Continue Reading
Bobba, Simu Liu and Dragons’ Den: The 2024 Controversy Explained
A 2024 Dragons’ Den pitch by Quebec City company Bobba sparked a debate about cultural appropriation and bubble tea. Bobba apologized, Manjit Minhas withdrew her investment, and the company remains active.Continue Reading
A Quebecer’s Review of Smoke’s Poutinerie in Toronto
Our visit to Smoke’s Poutinerie in Toronto found an enjoyable, topping-heavy interpretation of poutine that should be judged differently from a traditional Quebec casse-croûte.Continue Reading
Maplefields in Champlain Is a Useful Stop Before Canada
Maplefields at 3 Spiegel Drive in Champlain is a practical fuel, food and restroom stop near the Champlain–Lacolle border crossing on the drive to Quebec.Continue Reading
Why Do Some Quebecers Support Independence?
Quebec sovereignty is a long-running political movement, not a view shared by all Quebecers. Supporters emphasize self-government, French language and national identity; opponents emphasize federal ties and the risks of separation.Continue Reading
Three Pizza Places to Try in Quebec City
Three current Quebec City pizza options are Nina Pizza Napolitaine for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, NO.900 for certified Neapolitan pies and Milano for classic Quebec-style pizza.Continue Reading
Monsieur Rose in Quebec City and the 2024 Mignonisme Installation
A dated archive of Philippe Katerine’s 2024 Monsieur Rose installation in Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, with the original visitor photograph.Continue Reading