 | Tips of the Hat from a Columnist on the Move Friendly, funny and sometimes touching tips of the hat. Every week, I hope my articles will draw a smile to your lips and make you want to head out and get a feel for Quebec, to see what makes the province tick.
About me: I crisscross between sudden urges for the outdoors and open air, a pronounced taste for cosiness and warm socks, and worldly high-heel ambitions. I trot about, I look around, I want to do it all. Adventurous, I like to head out on my own—sometimes impetuously—to find activities that are one-of-a-kind, that get me moving or give me a little thrill. But no way would I miss out on fun with friends! Yes to cocktails, cottage retreats and spontaneous get-togethers!
I am 25 years old, I have 2 legs to explore the world, just 1 cavity and at least 1,000 ideas.
Hang on to your hat, we’ll see each other soon with my tips!
Anne Marie Brassard
Columnist
| My favourites | Countryside
To make great finds I like to dust myself off along the Antiques Roadways and Byways at the heart of Centre-du-Québec. | Family
One day, I’ll have my own brood! In the meantime, I ferry around my nephew Tristan and my nieces Chloé and Shadène to the Ecomuseum zoo that I find on a human scale. Their little eyes always see something so big there! | History and Culture
The King’s Road, a strong seam lining the quilt pieced together with Québec, Mauricie and Lanaudière. A special mention for the picturesque villages of Neuville, Cap-Santé, Deschambault and Grondines. Little marvels alongside the river. | Nature
Gaspésie the magnificent with its edge-of-the-world feel. A calm strength to discover on bike, by car, in love or by yourself. For the beauty of Forillon National Park and its great force. | For Fun
A classic: La Ronde! The only place where I can shriek, cry and laugh at the same time. I dare you to sit in the front seat of the Goliath without ever placing your hands on the bar. Intense. | Romance
The train… and everything it calls to mind. Especially Le Massif de Charlevoix train, which will cradle you between tides and treat you to a meal worthy of kings. Perfect for perpetual eye gazing. | Sports and Adventure
Charlevoix and its deep gorges, to take a good dive in. Adventure carried along by the river, from summit to summit. Inspiring. And a tip of the hat to Maeva Surf; we’ll see you soon for a few waves! | Urban
The big city, as some say: Montréal! Things heat up in the cold during Igloofest, there’s lively fun at the Festival de Jazz and the Francofolies. And of all this... Just for Laughs. | Vacationing
Artistic, Wakefield sitting alongside Gatineau River. I go there for the musical selection at Black Sheep Inn, keeping with my folk side. Sleeping at Auberge La Grange, whenever.
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