What to do in Quebec in August?
Jul 27, 2012 | 11:13 am
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What to do in Quebec in August?
I'm interested in things to do in and around Quebec City in August. I'll have a car and I know there are national parks around. But it would be nice to hear of personal experiences.
TIA!
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Unfortunately, time was limited, and we didn't really get to go out to the national parks.
Jul 28, 2012 | 6:45 pm
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Charlevoix region is known for outstanding food. There's also a train from Quebec City to La Malbaie that serves gourmet meals and is something I absolutely want to try myself sometime. Haven't done it yet, though:
http://www.lemassif.com/en/train
http://www.lemassif.com/en/train
Jul 31, 2012 | 6:07 am
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Quebec City to Tadoussac
I suggest you drive the north shore (Cote Nord) via Route 138:
- Ile D'Orleans - connected by bridge, a quaint island, step back in time, great for cycling and farmer's markets;
- Baie-St.Paul - a picturesque petit village with great shops/art work;
-Ile au Codres - At St. Joseph de la Rive, there is the free ferry to this historic fishing community, made famous by an NFB film! Schedule at:
http://www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca/fe...la-rive_18.php
- La Malbaie (check out the Faimount Le Manori Richelieu, casino and salt water pools!);
- Tadoussac, at the confluence of the Saguenay River & Fleuve St. Laurent, famous for whale watching.
All of this is only 3 hours from Quebec City!
- Ile D'Orleans - connected by bridge, a quaint island, step back in time, great for cycling and farmer's markets;
- Baie-St.Paul - a picturesque petit village with great shops/art work;
-Ile au Codres - At St. Joseph de la Rive, there is the free ferry to this historic fishing community, made famous by an NFB film! Schedule at:
http://www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca/fe...la-rive_18.php
- La Malbaie (check out the Faimount Le Manori Richelieu, casino and salt water pools!);
- Tadoussac, at the confluence of the Saguenay River & Fleuve St. Laurent, famous for whale watching.
All of this is only 3 hours from Quebec City!
Aug 13, 2012 | 9:31 pm
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There is a nice restaurant in La Malbaie:
http://www.relaischateaux.com/en/sea...t/pinsonniere/
Ile-aux-Coudres
http://www.tourismeisleauxcoudres.com/carte.aspx
There is a nice restaurant in La Malbaie:
http://www.relaischateaux.com/en/sea...t/pinsonniere/
Ile-aux-Coudres
http://www.tourismeisleauxcoudres.com/carte.aspx
Aug 15, 2012 | 9:37 am
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Don't miss the free Cirque du Soleil show in Qubec City:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/eve...bles/show.aspx
I hear it's very good...
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/eve...bles/show.aspx
I hear it's very good...
Aug 15, 2012 | 12:17 pm
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