If, like me, you are passionate about art and culture, I suggest you go to Factrie 701, a workshop and art gallery housed in a former factory, in the Grand-Mère sector. Exhibition, conference, or workshop, you will find your happiness among the possibilities! While you are still in the Grand-Mère sector, take the opportunity to eat a ‘Michigan’ hot dog at the snack bar L’Ami du passant.

Saturday morning, head for the Grand-Mère sector. You can have breakfast at La Mie de Grand-Mère bakery and go for a walk to the Marina where you can admire the view. A giant metal lady sits comfortably on one of the concrete columns. Go say hello to her!

On Saturday, a visit to the Leo Ayotte exhibition center is a must. It spreads over 2 floors and offers exhibitions of professional contemporary art artists, but also interactive exhibitions of a digital, scientific, heritage or educational nature.

Then, head to the pool for a swim! From September to June, the Centre des arts pool offers open swim sessions – perfect to exercise in heated water! Psst. Bring your bathing cap, it is mandatory!

For dinner, I suggest you try the Taj mahal restaurant, where you can bring your own wine. After that, you can get yourself some beer at the Trou du Diable which is next just door! (At the end of the alley behind the Pub, you can also see the most beautiful and colorful steps in the whole city!)

Sunday, put on your sneakers for a short hike on the Thibaudeau-Ricard trail. This is the perfect place to enjoy the fall colors!

I suggest you end this beautiful weekend with a good hot soup at Tous Les Jours Dimanche. The dining room is reopened! The vegetable soup and the beetroot cake remind me of what my parents used to cook when I was a kid. Pure happiness.