Quebec

White water rafting in Quebec is quite an adventure and the little-known Pontiac region is a natural playground for a Quebec rafting adventure. As nature enthusiasts, my husband Eric and I love the Pontiac’s region of spectacular wild beauty so much that in 1989 we moved here. We will never tire...

One of the most impressive things to see in Canada this year is the garden artistry at MosaiCanada 150. In June 2017, Jacques Cartier Park Gatineau, Quebec, was turned into an artistic garden installation with 40 imaginative giant three-dimensional sculptures made from living plants. Selected for their colourful foliage, the...

At 10 pm, the night before the full moon, 40 wolves howled in chorus. At least, I think all 40 of the Adventuraid Parc Mahikan wolves joined in. I went out on the deck to better hear the wolf song, each wolf singing his or her own note. Spending...

Québec is renowned for its regional foods from le terroir (“the region”) and the best restaurants in Montreal dish up everything from foie gras to organic vegetables available dans la belle province. Happily, fresh local fare is easy to find at bustling farmers’ markets. So, it's not surprising that one...

Lamingtons, Pavlova, Anzac biscuits, rum balls, sticky date pudding and sherry trifle are goodies you’d expect to buy anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. But in Montreal, where poutine, maple syrup and bagels are king, finding a stash of Aussie and Kiwi delights is a treat. Just ask Aussie movie...