As soon as we cross the Saguenay River on the ferry at Tadoussac, we enter a different landscape of mountains, rock beds, rivers, with mostly evergreen forests and sandy beaches…
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Côte de Trenton
This short dead-end street in the Côte du Lac region of Quebec City near the Montmorency River is named after the Trenton formation – a large vein of limestone that…
Polish Scouts from around the world descend on Quebec
Over 1,400 Polish Scouts from all corners of the world attended a Jamboree in the province of Quebec from July 29 to August 12. The event is organized every six…
Quebec City celebrates its history and culture
This couple, dressed in gold, represent King Louis XIV and Queen Maria Theresa, making an incredible and unique visit to his colony in America. Photo by Cassandra Kerwin This woman demonstrated…
Hidden English history in Saguenay: Part I
It’s perhaps unsurprising that the small Protestant cemetery in La Baie, is invisible – for decades, people were told not to look at it. “The priests used to say that…
Long-awaited big IGA expansion underway
In a matter of a few weeks, residents of Quebec City’s Montcalm district will be deprived of – temporarily – a popular grocery shopping destination. After at least a decade…
Partial solar eclipse will be visible in Quebec City
Keep your eyes to the skies! A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Quebec City on Monday, August 21.A solar eclipse occurs when the moon, on its orbit around…
Another school year about to begin
Summer vacation is almost over, and the 2017-2018 school year is just a few days away. August at the Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) means preparing for another school year…
Film Festival CinéPopUps powered by solar energy
Lovers of short films, to your containers! The Quebec City Film Festival / Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec (FCVQ) CinéPopUps are back, and this year they are…
Swimmers dive in at Nageons au Témiscouata
The second annual Nageons au Témiscouata swim competition was held in Témiscouata-sur-le-lac (Cabano) on August 12. With 107 swimmers registered, compared to 67 last year, this event is gaining in…