If you’ve read the news over the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably heard about the record-breaking snowfall that hit Montreal and the province of Quebec on December 27th. While it wasn’t a violent, windy snowstorm, the amount of snow – or as pessimists like to call it, white sh*t – that covered the city is quite spectacular. More than 45 cm in just a few hours! I lived through   Read More ...

The Granby Zoo is one of the most popular daytrips from Montreal, especially with kids – and the best part is that it’s open during the Christmas holidays! And although it is pretty cool to visit in the summer with the water slides and exotic animals, I have a thing for winter. I mean, look at them. How could you NOT go in the winter? If this isn’t a cute   Read More ...

I’m not really into sports. Any kind. I’d much rather hit the gym instead. HA HA. Who am I kidding. I’d much rather sit on the couch and watch the latest New Girl episode instead! So when my friends invited me to go snowshoeing in Lanaudière with them, I was a bit hesitant. Sure, it’s a great daytrip. But first of all, I look ridiculous in winter attire. Second of all,   Read More ...

There are very few things in the world I love more than a good snowstorm (except maybe kittens and chocolate) But there’s just something about the city, slowly shutting down, silently. The yellowish light through the snowflakes. I’m one of these people who, instead of retreating in their homes with a good book and a warm tea, ventures out in the storm to capture the beautiful display of Mother Nature. I did   Read More ...