Tag: QB

  • 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…

  • T’ire D’érable – Why aren’t you everywhere?

    T’ire D’érable – Why aren’t you everywhere?

    One of my fondest memories of taking french immersion was back in Grade 4 or 5. I was living in Saskatchewan and we had a teacher intern from Quebec who was sharing french culture to classrooms throughout the school. Most of us moaned at the thought of learning about anything cultural. That was until she…

  • 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…