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Ariana's avatar

This is right on time as I'm planning a winter trip to Montreal and debating a stopover in QC. I love chocolate so now I MUST

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Pamela MacNaughtan's avatar

So, a stopover of 1-3 days in Quebec City is ALWAYS a good idea. FYI.. Carnaval de Quebec is 7-16 February, so hotel prices spike during that time.

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Ariana's avatar

Oh wow! My only friend whose been told me max 1 day...but I'm going in nov or dec for some holiday vibes 💫

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Pamela MacNaughtan's avatar

It’s time to end your friendship. Haha, just kidding. Honestly, Quebec City is a fantastic city, and very different than Montreal. If you come thinking it’s going to be as cosmopolitan as Montreal, then you’ll be disappointed – which is a mistake that many make. I write a lot about the city, and will be writing more on it here too. Hopefully I can convince you need at least 2-3 days here.

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Nadine3892's avatar

Hello Pamela. I discovered your profile recently and I wanted to convey how much I enjoy it. My partner and I traveled to Quebec City (I live on Vancouver Island) in 2018. I had travelled fairly extensively throughout Canada, had been to Montreal a few times, but never Q.C. Turns out Quebec City was among our favourite trips. In the top 3, for sure! And we are eager to return. I love how you are writing about the brilliant food and aesthetic beauty of Quebec City. I think few people recognize how marvelous it is. When we were in Q.C., we walked 8 to 10 hours a day just marveling over everything. My grandmother was French Canadian and I felt really connected to my roots. Looking forward to more from you on the sights and sounds of Quebec City! Enhanced by chocolat chaud and cheese! xx

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Pamela MacNaughtan's avatar

Hi Nadine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m happy to hear you had a great time here. I love this city so much. You should definitely come back, the city gets better every year. ☺️

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Francine Ricchi's avatar

I just watched an episode of the show The Law According to Lidia Poët (on Netflix) where Chocolat Chaud was mentioned quite prominently. I wasn’t familiar with the drink, but they made it out to be quite special and definitely rich. It was in the last 3 episodes. If you aren’t familiar with the show it takes place in the late 1800s in Turin. Beautiful costumes and I watch in Italian just to hear the language.

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Pamela MacNaughtan's avatar

Oh, I have not watched it yet, but I’ll put it on my list. Thank you!

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