Hints and Tips on moving to and life in Montréal
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 Oct 14th, 2008
North Hatley is a small village in the Eastern Townships on the north end of Lake Massawippi. It has a population of around 800 people and is one of the prettiest villages in this part of Québec.
Originally founded by loyalists fleeing an independent America, it is made up essentially of pretty villas overlooking the lake. There [...]
Posted in Attractions on Aug 19th, 2008
The sun was shining, it’s the weekend, what’s more Canadian that escaping the city to find the countryside? With that in mind we ventured out of Montréal to the Eastern Townships (Cantons de l’Est or Estrie in French). Not really knowing them too well, we chose Magog, one of the better known towns.
Magog is on the [...]