Hi everyone!

My name is Lauriana and I come from Philippines. I lived in Quebec City since 2010. I think that the fact that there are four different seasons here can be the best of Quebec. It's all about taming them.

Let's start with the most terrifying season for newcomers; winter.

When I first arrived in Quebec City, it was snowing. From the bus' window, I thought

it was very beautiful, but as soon as I got out of the bus I was freezing. A lot of people hate winter because they say that it is too cold and that there is nothing to do. I will tell you why it's NOT true. The most important thing to enjoy winter is to have the appropriate clothes. This means a coat, gloves, a winter hat, snowpants and warm boots. There are a lot of second hand shops where you can buy those articles for a really cheap price.

Once you are well dressed for the winter season there are a lot of activities you can enjoy. You can snowshoe, ski, snowboard, walk, slide, iceskate, etc. My favorite one is snowshoeing. If you want to know what are the free activities in your area, you can visit your neighbourhood's website. Winter's landscapes are beautiful and I really hope that you will enjoy this season.

Spring is a very special season because it means that summer is coming and we can feel that people are very happy about that! There is one activity that you do not want to miss and it is to go to a sugar shack. Maple syrup is a typical product of Quebec and you should learn more about it.

By going to a sugar shack, you'll learn about Quebec's culture, all the process to make maple syrup and you will taste it. You will also taste other typical food. When summer is finally here, you can feel that the population is very happy and that reates a good atmosphere in the city.

The summer season is maybe more accessible to everybody because there are a lot of free activities you can do. There are a lot of parks where you can go for a walk or

picnic and enjoy the warm weather. It's also a season in which there are a lot of festivals and of all kind: music, art, etc. If you go in Old Quebec you will see entertainers in the streets. People really like summer because restaurants, pubs and bars open their terraces. I love summer for all those reasons and also because there are a many things to do with my children and my husband.

I personnaly think that fall is one the most wonderful season in Quebec because it is so colorful. When you look at the trees it is amazing! Fall is a good season for walking and hiking and enjoying beautiful landscapes. And then, the cycle starts again and winter will arrive. I hope these tips and activities suggestions will help you to tame the Quebec seasons.

SmileKonnects International House looks forward to welcome you in their International House ! It would be a pleasure to help you to know more about Canada and the amazing City of Quebec for you to fully enjoy your stay in our wonderful region ! 😉