Tag Archives: Quebec
Dogsledding Where the Dogs Speak French
“Unless you’re the lead dog, the scenery never changes.” OUTSIDE QUEBEC CITY – That axiom from the world of dogsledding doesn’t apply if you’re the musher. Standing on the runners of a sled with six or seven powerful, yelping dogs … Continue reading
Montreal, A Beautiful City With So Much To Offer.
Are you looking for a fabulous vacation spot that offers history, music, world class dining, festivals etc…? Then Montreal, Quebec is just the spot for you! Montreal is a beautiful city with so much to offer. They hold the largest … Continue reading
Quebec City in Winter, Part 5
I have met a master of Quebec’s artistic folklore. She is Yvette Michelin, a maker of intricate, finger-woven sashes created in French Canada in the 18th century. If you are in Quebec when she’s making a public appearance, go. … Continue reading
Quebec City in Winter, Part 4
Unless you’re the lead dog, the scenery never changes. That axiom from the world of dogsledding doesn’t apply if you’re the musher. Standing on the runners of a sled with six or seven powerful, yelping dogs in front of … Continue reading
Quebec City in Winter, Part 3
It didn’t take long to find my kind of restaurant in Quebec City. In a city filled with cozy cafes and fancy restaurants – meaning $35 entrees and even pricier wines – I sought something different. At home (Nashville, … Continue reading
Quebec City in Winter, Part 2
These people are nuts. The thermometer says it’s zero, yet there are thousands of people on the Plains of Abraham just beyond the fortified colonial walls of Quebec City – and they’re having an outdoor party. I’m a visitor … Continue reading
Quebec City in Winter, Part 1
A drippy, not snowy, winter day in Quebec City is a perverse joy. You practically have the oldest part of the city – the tourist area filled with shops, restaurants and historic buildings that teems with visitors in summer … Continue reading
