STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue Watt
Avenue Watt is named in honour of Scottish engineer James Watt (1736-1819). In 1763, James Watt was working as instrument maker at the University of Glasgow when he was assigned …
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Celebrating one’s Celtitude at the Festival Celtique de Québec
Quebec’s heritage has been shaped by immigrants with Celtic heritage. In fact, many Quebecers with European ancestry share a Celtic connection, whether it be Irish, Scottish, Breton, Cornish, Welsh or …
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Family Day at Baie de Beauport
Financière Sun Life sponsored a free Family Day at the Baie de Beauport on August 20. The weather was perfect for a day at the “beach in the city” as …
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Hidden English history in Saguenay: Part 2 La Maison Price
Everyone in Chicoutimi knows where the Maison Price is – and knows that if sweaty, lost backpackers show up on their street, they’re probably looking for the distinctive youth hostel …
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A visit to the Citadelle de Québec at nightfall
Welcome to the Citadelle de Québec. The sun has just set but the ghosts of soldiers and prisoners of the past still walk through the seemingly deserted military base. From …
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Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! is out of this world
St-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! is one very out-of-the-ordinary name for a village. It’s the only town in the world with two exclamation points in its name. This small municipality of around 1,600 …
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Avenue Maguire prepares to celebrate its rich and tasty history
Come and sample delicious food while enjoying festivities at the fifth annual Maguire en Fête on Sunday, August 27.The week before the street party, the Société de Développement Commercial (SDC) …
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A trip around Île d’Orléans reveals facets of its culture
We set off on our annual tour de l’Île on a sunny August afternoon. After a five-minute drive from downtown Quebec City, we crossed over the Pont de l’Île and …
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Festibière brews up another successful beer festival
From August 17 to 20, crowds of people headed for the Espace 400e in the Old Port of Quebec for the Festibière. Even with the heavy rain on Friday evening, …
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Quebec City celebrates its history and culture
Quebec City welcomed residents and visitors to celebrate its unique culture and history at the 21st annual Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (FNF). On August 9, the first family of New …
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