Hints and Tips on moving to and life in Montréal
Posted in Attractions, hints and tips on Oct 8th, 2009
The sale of the vast majority of wine in Québec is through a government agency called the SAQ (Société d’Alcool de Québec). Only supermarkets, dépanneurs, restaurants and vineyards can sell wine too.
For wine growers this makes selling their wares complicated. The SAQ is willing to sell Québec wines, but for a $20 bottle of wine [...]
Posted in Attractions on Jul 27th, 2009
For many the idea that a countryside covered in snow for three months of the year can create great wine is totally impossible. Yet it’s true, Québec makes great wine!
The atmospheric conditions mean that different grape varieties have to be used to produce wine than would be employed in the major regions of France or [...]
Posted in Attractions on Sep 3rd, 2008
It’s the Labour Day holiday here in Canada and that marks the beginning of the apple picking season. For a great day out, you can drive down to the south west of Québec and visit one of the many orchards on the Route de la Pomme / Apple Route.
We visited Arthur’s Orchard which specialises in [...]