Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Lying south of the city of Magog are a trio of worthwhile attractions, the most stunning of which is a 20th century Art Deco Abbey surounded by lush forests, a picture perfect lake and an imposing mountain in the backdrop. Welcome to the southern extent of Lake Memphremagog This article is a stub of a …
I came upon this beautiful little stone church and cemetery by chance while commuting from Ottawa to the Adirondaks, crossing in Cornwall. I had noticed the little hamlet of St. Andrews West before and had though of stopping but never bothered, allowing its fleeting silhouette to leave my memory. Yet that saturday morning something came …
Located in the Chaudière-Appalaches, not far from the town of Berthier-sur-Mer, this lovely 300 year old estate with a beautiful mansion house makes for a gorgeous stop-off for lunch. Pointe-de-Saint-Vallier A long road will take you into the complex from the main road, roadway 132, where you will pass beautiful heritage barns. It is a …
Emerging from the mercurial waters of the St. Lawrence river like the back of a great humpback whale, this famed quarantine island has seen many travellers come and go, leaving their fare share of stories and ghosts. Now in tatters, the ruins of the facilities once so proudly built up are now interpretive centres open …
Overlooking one of the most impressive natural features in Canada, the Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park (National Parks are the Provincial Parks of Quebec) is a sight to be seen. This park is a truly stunning way to spend a day! Geography This section of the park, containing the Statue of Our Lady of Saguenay, is located …
The rugged Saguenay region is a breathtaking natural area and a refuge for those who love the outdoors. Escaping the summer heat in their sweltering cities, thousands of Quebecers (Québécois) make a pilgrimage north to enjoy the fresh air and landscapes. Geography The urban metro of the Saguenay is actually composed of three distinct cities …
On the southern side of the Saguenay Fjord lies a land of calm bays looking out at a glorious landscape of tall rock walls. This land is rugged, and possibly because of this, its sea-life has been conserved. This article should be read in conjunction with the nearby one of the Saguenay Fjord National Park. …
A well known region of Quebec, Lac-Saint-Jean is an outdoor paradise in the summer months. In this post we explore things to do on the south shore of this legendary lake, and why it is a favourite of most Quebecers. Geography This large body of water located just east of the Saguenay Region in the …
They years and the pest having begun to eat their way into a company town were awoken to a rude surprise. A ghost town reborn, Val-Jalbert would be resurrected from the dead and now serves as an important tourism site for the region but it also a place that you can stay overnight or just …
Charlevoix’s Summer capital, the small waterfront town occupies a scenic bend in the St. Lawrence shoreline. Here in the shade of the town’s famous hotel and casino, gather the province’s most talented artists, writers, painters and such, escaping the heat of the urban Quebec landscape. Supplementing them was a contingent of wealthy tourists from the …
