Visiting French Canada: Montreal & Quebec City

English and French are Canada’s official languages however Quebec is only one (of 10 provinces and three territories) that is predominately French-speaking.  While there are other French communities throughout the country French Canada as a whole is quite small.  In Ontario where I grew up I started learning French in grade 3 (age 7) and…

There’s no place like home

This time last year I was gearing up to go to Canada.  I spent five weeks from mid August to September relaxing and visiting family and friends.  Every once in a while I need a break from Europe and I am itching for one now.  Alas, it won’t be until December if all goes as…