Micro-feminism refers to small, concrete initiatives that subtly rebalance gender relations. This trend, popularized on social media, highlights everyday practices, such as intentionally yielding the floor to a more reserved colleague so that she can be heard or choosing clothing from the men’s section to remind people that gender shouldn’t dictate tastes. To help paint...

There’s the one, as Catherine Major sings, “that travels the paths / like Bohemians live / that stumbles in the morning / in a poem / the sun makes it shimmer / like porcelain / it bursts out laughing / the human voice.” There’s the one that counts, in the ballot box or in power....

THE PERFECT DUO: EFFORT & RELAXATION With abundant snowfall magnifying the already breathtaking natural landscapes, winter in Quebec is an invitation to get out of the house and enjoy it to the fullest. Hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, or cross-country skiing—there’s no shortage of winter sports for those who love to play outside. For...

Whether born here or adopted by us, we Quebecers spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, according to the Institut national de santé publique du Québec. By choice, perhaps; by necessity, certainly. Here, winter is a moment in suspense. It pushes us to take shelter from the elements while waiting for spring to...

There’s a demand for perfection in the air of time, a relentless pursuit of novelty that sometimes leaves us breathless. Propelled by the endless scrolling of impeccable interiors on our screens, a desire for perfection and uniformity sets in. This race for the “all new, all clean” pushes us to polish our own lives, our...

Winter reshapes our spaces. It makes them more raw, more authentic, more essential. Through five spa resorts deeply rooted in their surroundings, this visual feature offers a new perspective on the cold season: one of calm, choice, and presence. An invitation to slow down, to feel, to embrace the months ahead with clarity and intention,...

The festive season is here, and each day in December brings us closer to Christmas, along with the age-old question: what to give to our loved ones, most of whom already have everything they need? If inspiration is lacking in your search for gift ideas, Strøm Nordic Spa is the perfect answer, offering a wide...

The sheets twist themselves up silently, like a secret whispered in the morning. No wake-up call to break the softness of that grey area between dreams and consciousness. A gust of warm air slips through the window which, as always, refuses to shut completely. It wafts into the room, bringing with it the steamy memory...

Actress, singer-songwriter, and, most recently, television host, Viviane Audet has as many strings to her bow as there are keys on her piano. Solo and alongside her partner and musical collaborator, she has been pursuing a flourishing artistic career for nearly two decades, without forgetting her native Gaspé Peninsula, where her passion took hold. She...