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 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
Why Do Canadians Say “Eh”?
Eh is a Canadian English discourse marker used for agreement, confirmation and acknowledgment. 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
Quebec City or Montreal? Key Differences for Visitors
Quebec City is smaller, compact and centered on a preserved historic core; Montreal is larger, more metropolitan and broader in neighborhoods, nightlife and transit.Continue Reading
Does Canada Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” Differently?
There is no single official Canadian version of “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” Families, schools and language communities use different tunes and translations.Continue Reading