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Thanks to Jacques Desbois’ vision and genius idea in 2001, the Quebec Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel) has become one of the most successful winter tourist attractions in Quebec. Nicknamed Mr. Igloo, Desbois has always been fascinated by the winter experience. His company, La Piste Desbois was engaged in the construction of igloo villages, participating [...]

While Rio and New Orleans are world-renowned as the top places of choice for Carnival, here’s a lesser-known, but equally fun choice, Quebec City. Although, you’ll have to pack an entire suitcase of warm-weather clothing, don’t forget your swimsuit! (see left). Now ranked as the Number One Winter Carnival in the World, and the 3rd [...]

EVENT DETAILS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 6:00 – 9:00 PM THE WESTIN BOSTON WATERFRONT HOTEL 425 SUMMER STREET BOSTON, MA Taste of France 2011: Taste of Québec! Since 2006, the French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England Chapter (FACCNE) has presented the annual series “A Taste of France.” Each year this event highlights a different region of [...]

If you’re traveling internationally with your iPhone, BEWARE. It’s not the phone charges that will kill you, it’s the international data roaming rates! While I was recently in Canada on business, I received the following email from AT&T. “Our current data charges based on data use of 475.83 MB since leaving the US are: $7,137.45! [...]

Most people equate foie gras with France, however, Quebec is the only Canadian province that produces it. So where else to enjoy it but in Quebec? And what better to enjoy it with than a chilled syrupy ice cider, another Quebec specialty, from Domaine Pinnacle? If you’re looking for well-prepared Quebec ingredients transformed into delicious [...]

A great way to see old Quebec City is to stay at the Victoria Manor Hotel in Quebec City. It’s only an 8-minute walk (uphill) from Quebec City’s Gare du Palais Train Station, but it’s well worth the hike. You’re awarded with a breathtaking panorama of Quebec City, as well as a plethora of gourmet [...]

Having stayed at Quebec’s Ice Hotel after it first opened in 2001, I was quite impressed with the latest improvements. I guess re-building the hotel every year for 10 years has taught the designers a few things. Not to mention international PR exposure, numerous design awards and national sponsors certainly didn’t hurt. One of the [...]

Get back to nature like the aboriginal Canadians once did—the Huron-Wendat. Instead of opening casinos like their American counterparts, the Huron Indians of Canada had a brilliant idea. Let’s open a hotel that is true to our national heritage and is run by indigenous people. Then we’ll throw in an outdoor ampitheatre, an award-winning restaurant [...]

By Jeanine Buckley Maybe it’s the 8-month winters in Quebec, or maybe it’s the European tradition of summer festivals. Whatever the reason, Quebec City celebrates summer with a bang. Immediately after Summer Solstice, the festivities start; below is a just a sampling of the most popular events: Image Mill/Moulin à Image: Thanks to Quebec’s 400th [...]

Everyone knows the classic elegance and Vieux Québec location of Château Frontenac, however, the urban chic Château Bonne Entente is an equally elegant, if not more modern experience. Maybe because it’s not right in Vieux Québec, Château Bonne Entente (translation Good Will Hotel), goes out of it’s way to offer more bang for the buck. [...]