Québec, La Belle Provence

As Québec City continues its 400th birthday celebrations, its rich history and recent developments blend together to make the picturesque city the place to visit this year.

Bonjour, madame,” says a bellhop with a smile as he assists me with my bags. I have just arrived in Québec City and the proverbial warmth it’s hailed for greets me, while the fragrant mist of the sparkling St. Lawrence River lifts and carries itself into the breeze.

It’s early afternoon in the charming metropolis, yet the atmosphere is bursting with excitement. A special, uniting feeling emanates, as Québec City bustles with year-long celebrations in light of its 400th birthday. Read more