Pass the poutine: Why Canadians are inviting American visitors home for dinner

Pass the poutine: Why Canadians are inviting American visitors home for dinner

There are restaurants with communal tables. And then there’s Canada. Now through February, our neighbors to the north are not only willing to break bread with Americans, they’re welcoming us into their dining rooms for a home-cooked meal. The catch? There isn’t one, unless salmon is served. “We’re excited to offer guests a true taste … Read more

Exclusive | Taking the Q train to Quebec — How ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ turned Montreal into Manhattan

Exclusive | Taking the Q train to Quebec — How ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ turned Montreal into Manhattan

Two branches, one tree. Spoilers below for “Karate Kid: Legends.” The newest “Karate Kid” film follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) as he moves from Beijing to New York City with his mother, Dr. Fong (Ming-Na Wen). But while “Karate Kid: Legends” is mainly set in NYC, it was almost filmed one hundred … Read more

This gemlike, UNSECO-listed isle is Canada’s best-kept little secret

This gemlike, UNSECO-listed isle is Canada’s best-kept little secret

Sure, you’ve been to Montréal, and perhaps Québec City, but here’s a retreat that has likely been flying under your radar: Anticosti Island. Part of the pristine and aqueous Côte-Nord region, Anticosti is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, spanning some 3,000 square miles with only … Read more

Bigfoot sighting alleged in resurfaced nature documentary footage

Bigfoot sighting alleged in resurfaced nature documentary footage

It’s compelling foot-age. Conspiracy theory sleuths on Reddit believe they’ve spotted a sprinting Bigfoot in the background of a two-decades-old nature documentary. Many believe Bigfoot was spotted in the background of an old nature documentary set near the Arctic Circle. Great North The clip in question is from the 2001 film “Great North,” during which … Read more