Tag: French

  • Why I Love Quebec & You Should Too!

    Why I Love Quebec & You Should Too!

    Located throughout this french Canadian region are a thriving people that have fought for their culture. The french Canadians are truly one of Canada’s brighter shades of colours, with decadent food, a thriving arts scene, a passion for history, and all things fun. While tensions between the french and the english have seen waves in…

  • The Best Poutine I’ve Ever Had – Chez Ashton’s in Quebec City

    The Best Poutine I’ve Ever Had – Chez Ashton’s in Quebec City

    I eat a fair amount of poutine. Not like daily or anything, that would be dangerous. Foolish even. (Plus poutine goes right to my thighs) To me, poutine is something you indulge in every once in a while. A brief meal (typically enjoyed inebriated) to remind you and those around you about your thoughts on…

  • A Weekend in Quebec City for Red Bull Crashed Ice

    A Weekend in Quebec City for Red Bull Crashed Ice

    Crashed Ice has sparked my curiosity for years. The speed and grace of hockey, the agility of ski cross, and the obstacle course like adrenaline rush you would only expect to find in a military training facility. Quebec City was no fluke choice destination for this event, it’s narrow streets and steep hills make it seem…

  • 6 Reasons I’m Proud to be Canadian

    6 Reasons I’m Proud to be Canadian

    Being patriotic in Canada is sort of like knowing how to skate. Most Canadians do it, most people enjoy it, and most people don’t really know why or how. It’s just a good time, something we start at a young age and carry with us for the majority of our lives. Maybe it’s the competitive…

  • 5 Things English speakers need to know when Traveling through Quebec

    5 Things English speakers need to know when Traveling through Quebec

    As many of you are aware, Quebec has the most French speaking Canadian citizens. The majority of Quebec’s people know plenty of English, many are even good enough to find grammatical errors in pretty much everything I say and write. Most Quebecois’ know more English than you know French. However there are some people, primarily…