Jeff Eng

The parliament building is beautiful and the grandeur of it is awe-inspiring. There is plenty to observe and look at from the architecture and the statues of previous government figures. The grounds are also spectacular, with gorgeous gardens that are very well maintained. There is no cost to visit, so it is certainly worth a visit if you are already in the area. Even if you aren't a gardener, I think most people will appreciate the beauty of these gardens and find some enjoyment in exploring them all.

When I visited, it was already late, so the building was closed, but entry to the building is otherwise normally free, so you can explore inside as well, which would also be a great educational experience for the kids.

Not sure how well known this is, but there is also an extensive vegetable garden that visitors can freely use. My kids were very excited about that part and we took home a few things to enjoy with our dinner that evening.

In the heart of Old Quebec City, this mural is a beautiful piece of art that also tells a lot about Quebec history. There are a lot of details to pick out if you care to look, and it's interesting to see, for example, the different types of clothes that people wear over many different time periods, all in the same mural.

The mural is in an open place so you can step back and appreciate the enormity of the art as it towers over multiple stories, but you can also go right up to it and examine all the details. My kids loved posing for photos and interacting with the mural.

It's free to visit and right next to the many restaurants and shops, so the area is full of life. Definitely worth a visit.

Forequarter is a small independent business that sources its meats from local farms. The staff is helpful and service is fast. Prices are significantly higher than what you would pay at the big grocery store chains, but for me, the increased cost is worth the value of supporting local businesses and farmers who aren't running large industrial operations. Of course, just being local doesn't mean that the products are exceptional. Fortunately, on this front, Forequarter provides top rate products as well. The prime rib I recently ordered was fresh, tender, and was enjoyed by the whole family, but I'll let you judge yourself by the photos. My family doesn't eat a lot of meat, but for the occasions where I want something special, this butcher shop will be high on my list. Definitely recommended.

We ordered takeout for dinner and overall, it was a good meal with great value for your money.

The Thai Style Tom Yum Soup was stuffed full of veggies and in our case, tofu. It wasn't as tangy as I prefer and have had at other places, but it was still very good.

The Singapore Style Stir Fried Vermicelli could have used a bit more seasoning. However, there were plenty of fresh vegetables, which were cooked just right, along with moist and tender chicken slices.

The Thai Red Curry was probably my least favourite of the dishes I ordered. The beef was tender and plentiful and the potatoes were cooked well - still firm and didn't disintegrate. It's unfortunate that the sauce was a little bland. The dish wasn't bad and we finished it, but I would likely not order this one again and get my Thai curries at a Thai restaurant.

The Grilled Chicken on Vermicelli was the standout for me. The rice noodles were perfect, the meat was tender, and the sweet sauce provided a nice balance, with the fresh sprouts and carrots adding nice crunch to the dish.

I'd happily order from here again and look forward to exploring the menu further.