At the Canadian Olympic speed skating trials in Calgary, no one saw Muncef Ouardi coming. Not even Muncef Ouardi. “People didn’t see me as a contender, but that made me…
A snowshoe racer finishes a lap at the Biathlon des Neiges. The biathlon was the third in a series of seven pre-Carnival events organized by the Duchesses. The events conclude…
While this winter’s variable weather may have meteorologists scratching their heads, the Canadian Ski Council is taking full advantage of every bit of snow. Focused on “increasing participation in recreational…
The National Battlefield Commission has decorated Joan of Arc Park in a winter theme. Signs proclaiming, “Welcome, Snowshoers” greet passersby at both entrances. Elaborate stands describe the origins and development…
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, there will be an ecumenical and bilingual Celebration of Women’s Ministries in the Church held at All Saint’s Chapel (31, rue des…
A dedicated reader, Michel Leclerc, kindly responded to our call for tips and tales about the QCT in eras past. He urged us to concentrate some of our anniversary efforts…
Drip, drip, drip. Over the past week, the sound of ice and snow melting could be heard throughout the Quebec City region. Not exactly music to the ears of Carnaval…
One of Marie-Michèle Gagnon’s early coaches started calling her “Mitch,” to make her stand out from the many other “Maries” on Quebec’s junior provincial ski team. The nickname stuck, and…
What do Hollywood bigwigs do when they want to make an animated movie about a kingdom trapped in eternal winter? They head to Quebec City, of course. Chris Buck is…
The Hôtel de Glace in Quebec City is iconic for tourists around the globe who associate Canada with ice, snow and cold. This “destination hotel,” with its distinctively Canadian characteristics,…