by Jane Canapini | Nov 20, 2016 | Canada, Ontario, Quebec
“Winter is coming.” Even if you’re not familiar with the Game of Thrones reference in that quote, now is the time of year when all Canadians brace themselves for the coldest season of the year. But if you’re thinking this post is going to be...
by Jane Canapini | Mar 30, 2016 | Attractions, Grownup Indulgences, Quebec
When it’s minus 20 degrees outside, the last thing you might be thinking is “Time to strip down to my bathing suit!” But that’s exactly what Henk and I did at Quebec’s Siberia Station Spa. And believe it or not, after a couple of dips in...
by Jane Canapini | Mar 9, 2016 | Canada, Quebec
There’s something about Québec City that brings out the romantic in all of us. Whether it’s the cobblestoned streets of the Lower Town, or the historic, castle-like architecture of Chateau Frontenac perched high above the picturesque St. Lawrence River,...
by Jane Canapini | Feb 26, 2016 | Accommodations, Attractions, Canada, Curiosities, Quebec
I learned a LOT about the cold on a recent trip to Québec City. Not just because the temperatures plummeted to -27C while I was there (that’s -17 Fahrenheit, for those of us who remember!), but also because I had a chance to talk to experts who deal with the...