Imagine if one of the Cirque du Soleil founders had the idea of reinventing what a hotel ought to be, and decided to build it in one of Quebec's most charming villages, pair it with one of the province's best skiing mountains, and link it with a scenic train ride to Quebec City. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it happened. Hôtel La Ferme is unlike any other destination in the province.
The coffee scene is booming in Montreal, and new, independent coffee shops are sprouting across the city. While many of the new generation of independent coffee shops open in trendy neighborhoods like Plateau Mont-Royal and Mile End, the movement is reaching citywide popularity and excellent coffee can now be found easily. Here's a list of five outstanding coffee shops, each with its own character, all with a great atmosphere - and free Wi-Fi, of course.
May 26 marks the opening of Clock Tower Beach, a carefully designed urban beach, complete with fine sand, chairs, parasols and refreshing mist. A fully outfitted bar caters to the vacationing crowd.
SIDIM is a must-see event showcasing the best of industrial and interior design. For one very popular weekend, interior designers, architects, distributors, and business people all gather under one roof. Whether it's for undertaking renovations or a construction project, or to find design elements and create a touch of originality and color to a favorite room, 20,000 SIDIM visitors come every year to meet with industry leaders.
Black Divas presents an anthology of 50 hits by the greatest divas in the history of black music that revolutionized the recording industry in North America and around the world. The songs are interpreted by talented singers Marie-Alice Depestre and Valérie Clio, which manage to make the audience danse, laugh, and cry, all in one very entertaining night.
Every spring brings Quebec City's theater festival, the Carrefour international de théâtre. Productions from abroad make up at least half of the program, complemented by Québec and Canadian productions, including premières, remakes and works by emerging artists. The festival is meant to be a crossroads where professionals meet, discoveries are made, and audiences discuss and express their opinions. A celebration of theatre and contemporary creation! Theater buffs can buy individual tickets, or passes to attend many shows.
