Hi Frugalistas! Continuing my search for the Frenchness of Canada today I’m exploring the magnificent Basilique Notre Dame in Montreal. But Notre Dame Montreal is definitely French with a twist. Not a copy of its favourite Paris namesake there is far more to this beautiful building than meets the eye! Where is Basilique Notre Dame […]
Food markets in Montreal
Hi Frugalistas! Continuing my theme of exploring the “Frenchness” of Canada, I’m turning my attention to markets. I love markets when I travel in Europe. Judging from your feedback, I know you do too, so when I discovered there was more than one fabulous food market in Montreal I knew I had to visit […]
How to find France in North America
Hi Frugalistas! Well, I’m back from Canada, and have so much to share with you. Being the true Francophile I am one of the things I was keen to explore was the “Frenchness” of Canada, particularly Quebec. How to find France in North America was one of my goals. During my time in Montreal and Quebec […]
Beyond the CN Tower: an insider’s guide to Toronto
Hi Frugalistas! I don’t know about you, but Toronto and Canada more generally is high on my list of places to visit. It’s a country I’ve never been to, but it looks so beautiful and I’ve never met a Canadian I didn’t like. I’m therefore thrilled to be able to present Toronto as my […]