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Places

What it takes to build an ice hotel

An inside look at how Quebec City’s Hôtel de Glace comes together as the iconic structure celebrates 25 years 

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Lessons learned from the ice storm of 1998

It plunged five million people into the dark and cold — the recovery would take years

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Places

Grosse Île: Canada’s quarantine island

During the mass Irish migration to Canada 175 years ago, some 100,000 people passed through the quarantine island — and more than 5,000 died there

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Mist rises from the Kipawa River, framed by frosty trees

Places

A sneak peek at Quebec’s newest provincial park

Opening to the public in June, Parc national d’Opémican near Temiscaming, Que. preserves a unique chapter of Ottawa River history

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Basilique Sainte-Anne, Saint Anne Basilica in Quebec

Travel

Seven must-see sites for cyclists on Quebec’s Véloroute Marie-Hélène Prémont

Discover the New France of Samuel de Champlain on this scenic cycling route along the St. Lawrence River

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General James Murray's map of the St. Lawrence, 1763. Library and Archives Canada, NMC 135035

Mapping

General James Murray’s massive mapping mission

A look at the cartographic gem commissioned 250 years ago by Quebec’s military governor

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Have an ‘ice’ stay at the Hôtel de Glace

A frigid night on a bed of ice is not for the faint of heart

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8 cultural highlights to discover in Québec City

Dive into the rich history of one of North America’s oldest cities with a stroll through its cobblestone streets or a visit to one of its top-notch galleries and museums

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Travel

The Essential Itinerary: Quebec’s Eastern Townships

The formula for a memorable three days in les Cantons de l’Est? Ski, spa, sip, repeat

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Travel

Highlights from One Ocean Expeditions’ 2019 East Coast Fins and Fiddles voyage

Three finalists in this year’s Canadian Geographic Challenge enjoyed the trip of a lifetime as part of their prize, and we were there to capture the fun

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The Essential Itinerary: Montreal

Your three-day guide of where to eat, drink, stay and play in Montreal

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The Mingan Archipelago: A land shaped by time

Raised from the sea, sculpted by tides and winds, the ever-changing Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve protects colossal monoliths and myriad species 

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Science & Tech

Video tour of world’s first commercial cubic farming facility

Canadian Geographic visits the Urban Barns facility to see how it all works

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People & Culture

In search of promised lands

Uprooted repeatedly by development projects, the Oujé-Bougoumou Cree wandered boreal Quebec for 70 years before finding a permanent home. For some, the journey continues.

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Culture and cuisine, the Magdalen way

Quebec’s Îles-de-la-Madeleine are just a couple of hours from Montreal by air, yet feel a world away

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This Mont-Tremblant hotel takes “dog-friendly” to a new level

It’s a dog’s life at Domaine Summum, a boutique hotel in western Quebec that caters to canines

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Quebec’s newest provincial park is stunning in the winter

An early look at Parc national d’Opémican, the latest park to join Quebec’s extensive network of protected places

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Justin Barbour pulls his canoe upstream with his dog Saku in it

Travel

Gear Review: Justin Barbour puts a MEC life jacket to the ultimate test

The adventurer behind the Man and Dog expedition puts a life jacket through its paces in the Labrador and northern Quebec wilderness

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Making tracks in Mauricie

Experience the authentic winter heart of Quebec, where snow sets the pace

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Exploration

Canoeing the untouched wilderness of the Labrador Peninsula

Justin Barbour and his dog, Saku, will travel 1,700 kilometres from the North West River in Labrador across remote northern Quebec to the shores of Hudson Bay

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Tombstones representing each of Canada's 51 endangered caribou herds set up outside the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Canada in Gatineau, Que. May 1st, 2018

Wildlife

Quebec First Nations step in to help save Val-d’Or caribou herd

The federal government has committed $1.26 million over five years for First Nations-led projects to preserve the endangered herd 

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Going out on a high note

For those about to rock, here’s everything you need to know about the Festival d’été de Québec, Canada’s largest outdoor music festival

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Exploring Montreal’s Jewish food scene

Whether it’s the old classics or classy newcomers, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to Montreal’s Jewish food scene

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Maple syrup dripping from a tap into a collection bucket

Travel

Is there a terroir for maple syrup?

We know weather influences the taste and quality of Canada's national condiment, but some producers say geography plays a role as well 

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Travel

A look at Scandinave Spa Mont‑Tremblant’s new expansion

Cozy up to the new hot tubs, cold pools, saunas and steam rooms at this Nordic-style spa minutes from Quebec’s most famous ski resort 

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Zipping around in the Ford Focus RS

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Discovering the unexpected joy of winter driving

On an excursion in Quebec with Ford, our writer discovers winter driving can be a pleasure — in the right vehicle

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The 2018 GMC Terrain in Lac Beauport, Que.

Travel

Weekending like a pro in Lac Beauport, Quebec

With plenty of room for you and all your gear, weekend getaways are easier in the 2018 GMC Terrain

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Travel

Three unique cold-weather activities to try in Charlevoix

Beat the blues this winter with a fun, off-beat vacation in Quebec’s Charlevoix region

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Sea kayaks on the Saguenay fjord

Travel

Five must-try outdoor activities in Quebec’s Saguenay region

From sea kayaking to via ferrata, this area was made for adventure seekers

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People & Culture

Crowdsourced art on Canadian identity

More than 800 sketches from across the country have been collected into a larger artwork on Canadian identity

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