No amount of photography can truly capture what it means to attend the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). Stretching across sprawling riverside parks and, at times, tucked within the intimate stages of Québec City, the multi-venue indoor/outdoor happening features a vast, diverse line-up. But more than just a musical festival, FEQ activates an entire city. In its 51st year, the event claims the title of …
This year, the world celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary as a Confederation. As festivities across the great northern nation draw travelers in, global cultural centers like Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver will see an uptick in tourist activity. There’s more to Canada, however—quite a lot more. And one of our favorites happens to be the Francophone gem Québec City. Well over 400 years old, the city substantially …
A visit to Québec City means stepping outside of the ordinary. While most on the North American continent are used to Spanish or English as the native languages, this Francophone region offers more than their distinct tongue. Only a few years back, the city celebrated its 400th anniversary. This history is evident in every step—it pervades the atmosphere and touches the senses. Positioned along the …
