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Quebec Maritime

Exciting Culinary News: The MICHELIN Guide Québec is Here!

August 14, 2025August 5, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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This spring, Canada’s culinary world was abuzz as the MICHELIN Guide finally cast its spotlight on Québec – bestowing nine highly coveted stars across the province. Québec City’s own Tanière³ earned two stars—a rare feat, … Read more

Chasing Waterfalls & Monoliths: 4 Days Along Québec’s Côte-Nord

July 22, 2025July 18, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
ile Quarry Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

Québec’s Côte-Nord Traveling through Côte-Nord, Québec’s untamed northern coast, feels like chasing the edge of the world—a journey where colossal stone monoliths, untouched forests, and the salty breeze of the St. Lawrence River create memories … Read more

Quebec by the Sea – The Lighthouse Trail in Quebec Maritime – Detailed Itinerary

July 13, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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July 13 is Québec Lighthouse Day and what better way to celebrate than to add one more lighthouse to my original Lighthouse Trail itinerary. Quebec Maritime has to be one of the most beautiful areas … Read more

Explore Canada for Less: Free Admission, Camping Discounts, and VIA Rail Savings with the Canada Strong Pass 2025

June 28, 2025June 27, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Ile aux Perroquets Lighthouse Photo Credit DownshiftingPRO 2

This summer, Parks Canada is rolling out an incredible opportunity for travelers and families: the Canada Strong Pass initiative. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Canada’s breathtaking national parks, historic sites, or marine conservation areas, … Read more

Indigenous Tourism in Canada – Top 10 Authentic Cultural & Adventure Experiences

January 3, 2025December 30, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Huron Wedat Nation Wendake Quebec @DownshiftingPRO

My interest began slowly. I started to read more and more novels by Indigenous writers. Listening to programs on CBC Radio (the Canadian NPR equivalent) and watching documentaries. Indigenous tourism in Canada was more of a … Read more

Dear travelers to Quebec: Please Don’t Visit Until You’ve Understood These 12 Things

April 15, 2024April 13, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Matane Quebec by the Sea Photo Credit DownshiftingPRO 1

1. Quebec is both a city and a province Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories, with Quebec being the largest province in Canada. Travelers to Quebec may get confused because Quebec is … Read more

Quebec by The Sea: 25 EPIC Things to Do in Canada’s French Province

April 17, 2024April 12, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Haut Fond Prince Lighthouse Photo credit © Parks Canada J.F.Bergeron

Start planning your summer vacation to La Belle Province in Canada. Quebec is the largest province in Canada, and it has four regions for you to discover. All are on the mainland except the Magdalen … Read more

Delicious Traditions for Christmas in Quebec Maritime – Réveillon de Noël

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Traditions for Christmas in Quebec Maritime – Réveillon de Noël – Menu includes tortiere, a buche Noel and a Potato Tart. Making new holiday tradition!

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