The icing on the cake – Paris in the snow

Paris is a gorgeous city on a regular day, but add to it a fresh blanket of snow and it’s just like icing on a cake.

Ice Fishing at Sainte Anne de la Pérade, Québec

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Hiking Québec: La Chouenne – Parc National des Grands Jardins

The way up this trail is just steep enough to make the way back down really fun. Add to that a mountain full of gorgeously light, fluffy powder and you’ve got yourself a perfect day.

Pond Hockey on Lac Beauport, Québec

Pond hockey was a new discovery for me, and in case it is for you too, it’s just what it sounds like – hockey played on a pond or other natural body of frozen water. Also, the rinks are smaller, the goals are lower and the players spend more time playing and less time fighting.

Québec under snow

We had 3 days of almost non stop snow, transforming Québec City into a winter wonderland. Here are a few shots from around my neighborhood.  **For more photos, check out Bela Lumo’s photostream on flickr or… Read More →

Postcard: Ice climber on Montmorency Falls

Ice climbing on Montmorency Falls in Québec City.

Postcard: Snowstorm in Stowe, Vermont

Our first experience with extreme winter conditions.

December 2010 Desktop Calendar – The Belgian Ardennes

The Belgian Ardennes under a heavy blanket of snow.