Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
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 …
Located in the heart of the Charlevoix region of Quebec, not far from the water and the endless rolling hills and mountains for north of the St. Lawrence, sits the quaint town of Baie-Saint-Paul. A refuge for skiers and hikers, it is a lively community with nightlife and a worthwhile artistic scene. Geography Sitting a …
I had attempted to spend the weekend in Charlevoix to explore Baie St. Paul, La Malbaie les Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie. Unfortunately when it came to the latter I could not climb up to the legendary L’Acropole-des-Draveurs summit as day-passes to the park had already filled up. Scrambling for a hike to do, I came across a strange …
Nearly 115km’s north of Canada’s capital, Ottawa, you will find the Parc régional du Mont Morissette. an integral part of the township of Blue Sea. Nestled among the endless lakes, the regions charming small town represent a land of cottagers and a rural Quebec of times past. Entering the Town of Blue Sea This tiny …
