Warm summer evenings were made for exploring Old Québec’s lively nightlife and hidden gems.
Onhwa’ Lumina is an enchanting night‑walk experience located just north of Quebec City. It’s a nighttime trail where light, sound, and storytelling celebrate Huron-Wendat culture. It blends tradition with technology, drawing you into a rhythmic, immersive journey through nature and heritage.
Ancestral wisdom and timeless expertise are gracefully interwoven into the story, paying tribute to the Huron-Wendat people and the knowledge they’ve preserved across the ages.
Bonfires and torches lit the path through a beautiful forest trail, casting a warm glow on the trees. It stirred a deep longing to go camping again.
One evening after a full day of walking and sightseeing, we found the spa to be a welcome retreat. We headed to Strøm Nordic Spa, beautifully nestled along the scenic banks of the St. Lawrence River in Old Québec.
Strøm offers the full Nordic thermal ritual — alternating hot (Saunas, steam baths, thermal pools) and cold (Nordic plunge baths, waterfalls, chilly showers), followed by soothing relaxation areas. This cycle — heating, cooling, resting — supports blood circulation, stress relief, and overall well-being
We arrived at Strøm in the evening, where torchlight and glowing bonfire kettles illuminated the space — magical yet challenging to capture on film. These snapshots are from their marketing collection.
French cuisine was a must on our list, and what better place to start than the inviting little French restaurant just below our rental.
Le 101 Restaurant de Quartier offers a beautifully curated 4‑course tasting menu, which can be paired with wine selections by their in‑house sommelier. They serve contemporary French cuisine, often with creative interpretations of classics. Dishes highlight local and seasonal ingredients.
It’s considered bistronomy — where bistro comfort meets gastronomy. You get refined flavors without the stuffy atmosphere.
All the specialty cocktails were playfully named after staff members. I chose “The Sandra,” (shown above) which is a unique blend of gin, mango, Vitelotte potato, mint, orange bitters, and lemon.
The tasting courses were on the smaller side, but each one packed a punch — thoughtfully composed, full of flavor, and surprisingly satisfying.
The chef stopped by our table to ask about dietary preferences and any food allergies — an attentive touch. Megan enjoyed chatting away in French with locals, seizing every chance to practice.
We found plenty of ways to enjoy Québec City’s warm summer nights — and even more reasons to return.
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