Strøm news
The essential steps for a face treatment at home
To get your skin looking fresh and ready for summer, Patricia Faucher, Beauty Chef at Strøm Nuns’ Island, explains how to achieve a face treatment at home which will feel good and do good to your skin. Enjoy! See the video Step 1: The cleansing It is important to cleanse...
The essential steps for a face treatment at home
To get your skin looking fresh and ready for summer, Patricia Faucher, Beauty Chef at Strøm Nuns’ Island, explains how to achieve a face treatment at home which will feel good and do good to your skin. Enjoy! See the video Step 1: The cleansing It is important to cleanse...
Architecture & Design
Cittaslow | The Cities That Take It Easy
COMMUNITY MOVEMENT Current trends make our homes antidotes to the speed of our lives, places where we can take refuge and recover. More than just an aesthetic for our interiors, the Danish hygge (a concept that comes from a Norwegian word meaning “well thought out”) or the Japanese wabi-sabi (the...
Cittaslow | The Cities That Take It Easy
COMMUNITY MOVEMENT Current trends make our homes antidotes to the speed of our lives, places where we can take refuge and recover. More than just an aesthetic for our interiors, the Danish hygge (a concept that comes from a Norwegian word meaning “well thought out”) or the Japanese wabi-sabi (the...
Gourmet Discoveries
An aperitif made in Québec
To welcome the sun and complement the outdoor happy hours that we will be happy to share in the coming weeks, Laurie Josset, chef service at Nord restaurant at Strøm Old Quebec, presents three of her Quebec favourites. As soon as our restaurant reopens, you will also be able to...
An aperitif made in Québec
To welcome the sun and complement the outdoor happy hours that we will be happy to share in the coming weeks, Laurie Josset, chef service at Nord restaurant at Strøm Old Quebec, presents three of her Quebec favourites. As soon as our restaurant reopens, you will also be able to...
Gourmet Discoveries
Strawberry and rose ice pops for the whole family
Celebrate the long weekend and the official opening of the beautiful season with these delicious ice pops, to be enjoyed in the afternoon with the kids or as an aperitif or dessert between adults. Alphée Gagnon, chef service of Nord restaurant at Strøm Mont-Saint-Hilaire, presents her colourful recipe, to be...
Strawberry and rose ice pops for the whole family
Celebrate the long weekend and the official opening of the beautiful season with these delicious ice pops, to be enjoyed in the afternoon with the kids or as an aperitif or dessert between adults. Alphée Gagnon, chef service of Nord restaurant at Strøm Mont-Saint-Hilaire, presents her colourful recipe, to be...
Strøm news
Guided by a sense of solidarity
Guided by a sense of solidarity, he lends a helping hand to entrepreneurs in a period that is shaking up the business world. Interview with Serge Beauchemin, investor member of Strøm Nordic Spa, founder of alias entrepreneur-e, member of Ange Québec Capital and… soon-to-be grandpa! Serge, how are you doing...
Guided by a sense of solidarity
Guided by a sense of solidarity, he lends a helping hand to entrepreneurs in a period that is shaking up the business world. Interview with Serge Beauchemin, investor member of Strøm Nordic Spa, founder of alias entrepreneur-e, member of Ange Québec Capital and… soon-to-be grandpa! Serge, how are you doing...
Strøm news
Becoming a mother in times of pandemic
The most beautiful spring – Emilie has been part of the Strøm team for almost 10 years. She is now the mother of a wonderful 11-week-old boy and her transition to motherhood has been a very special time. On Mother’s Day, she tells us about love and mourning. The wonderful...
Becoming a mother in times of pandemic
The most beautiful spring – Emilie has been part of the Strøm team for almost 10 years. She is now the mother of a wonderful 11-week-old boy and her transition to motherhood has been a very special time. On Mother’s Day, she tells us about love and mourning. The wonderful...
Strøm news
Redoubling efforts in times of crisis | the life of a caregiver
GUIDED BY LOVE Jacqueline is a caregiver for her daughter Véronique, 30, who has Angelman syndrome, and for her mother, Madeleine, 95. All three women and Jacqueline’s husband currently live under the same roof. As Strøm supports the cause of caregivers, we wanted to discuss her new reality with her....
Redoubling efforts in times of crisis | the life of a caregiver
GUIDED BY LOVE Jacqueline is a caregiver for her daughter Véronique, 30, who has Angelman syndrome, and for her mother, Madeleine, 95. All three women and Jacqueline’s husband currently live under the same roof. As Strøm supports the cause of caregivers, we wanted to discuss her new reality with her....
Gourmet Discoveries
Nordic mimosas for Mother’s Day
Physical distance does not prevent us from celebrating the important things! Whether we’re under the same roof or meeting virtually, there’s nothing better than a mimosa to celebrate Mother’s Day. One with herbaceous notes and the other with fruity flavours, the two Nordic mimosa recipes from Alphée Gagnon, chief service...
Nordic mimosas for Mother’s Day
Physical distance does not prevent us from celebrating the important things! Whether we’re under the same roof or meeting virtually, there’s nothing better than a mimosa to celebrate Mother’s Day. One with herbaceous notes and the other with fruity flavours, the two Nordic mimosa recipes from Alphée Gagnon, chief service...
Gourmet Discoveries
Brunch salad with roasted potatoes, radishes and fennel
Salmon gravlax candies | Fresh cream To celebrate Mother’s Day at home, here’s a fresh and flavourful recipe. Take the time to concoct a delicious meal that will bring you together around the table (in real life or virtually!) to remember how precious and essential our time together is. Raphaël...
Brunch salad with roasted potatoes, radishes and fennel
Salmon gravlax candies | Fresh cream To celebrate Mother’s Day at home, here’s a fresh and flavourful recipe. Take the time to concoct a delicious meal that will bring you together around the table (in real life or virtually!) to remember how precious and essential our time together is. Raphaël...
Holistic health
Moisturizing hair mask
With nature slowly waking up and the beautiful days finally returning, why not give your hair the TLC they deserve? The Strøm Old Quebec’s chief esthetician, Mélissa Rioux-Ouellet shares her favourite recipe for restoring shine and vitality to tired hair. This homemade mask is easily concocted with natural ingredients we...
Moisturizing hair mask
With nature slowly waking up and the beautiful days finally returning, why not give your hair the TLC they deserve? The Strøm Old Quebec’s chief esthetician, Mélissa Rioux-Ouellet shares her favourite recipe for restoring shine and vitality to tired hair. This homemade mask is easily concocted with natural ingredients we...
Gourmet Discoveries
Homemade ricotta on sourdough bread toast | Pan-fried nuts with honey and Nordic spices
For a nourishing breakfast, a comforting brunch or even a reinvented dessert, this toast topped with homemade ricotta cheese and honey-sweetened, spicy nuts will delight the whole family. In addition to being the perfect opportunity to learn how to make your own homemade cheese, this creation by Raphaël Podlasiewicz, executive...
Homemade ricotta on sourdough bread toast | Pan-fried nuts with honey and Nordic spices
For a nourishing breakfast, a comforting brunch or even a reinvented dessert, this toast topped with homemade ricotta cheese and honey-sweetened, spicy nuts will delight the whole family. In addition to being the perfect opportunity to learn how to make your own homemade cheese, this creation by Raphaël Podlasiewicz, executive...
Strøm news
Exfoliation Rituals
Watch the video Mineral salt scrub To transform this time at home into a moment of well-being, why not take a few minutes to exfoliate your skin, an essential part of any beauty routine? Exfoliation removes dead cells from the surface of the epidermis, helping the skin to regenerate itself....
Exfoliation Rituals
Watch the video Mineral salt scrub To transform this time at home into a moment of well-being, why not take a few minutes to exfoliate your skin, an essential part of any beauty routine? Exfoliation removes dead cells from the surface of the epidermis, helping the skin to regenerate itself....
Strøm news
Relaxation activities for kids at home
Why not take advantage of this time spent at home with the kids to introduce them to the benefits of relaxation? If they need to move and exert themselves, children also need downtimes to slow down the pace of their bodies and thoughts. In addition to allowing children to focus...
Relaxation activities for kids at home
Why not take advantage of this time spent at home with the kids to introduce them to the benefits of relaxation? If they need to move and exert themselves, children also need downtimes to slow down the pace of their bodies and thoughts. In addition to allowing children to focus...
Strøm news
Keeping the living arts alive
My job is one of proximity, human warmth and sharing with the public. If I am a film journalist and, thanks to Strøm Magazine, a literary columnist, I am first and foremost a theatre artist. The artistic community was among the first to suffer the wave of cancellations and closures...
Keeping the living arts alive
My job is one of proximity, human warmth and sharing with the public. If I am a film journalist and, thanks to Strøm Magazine, a literary columnist, I am first and foremost a theatre artist. The artistic community was among the first to suffer the wave of cancellations and closures...
Strøm news
Immortalizing the rainbow
Visiting Bianca – Bianca has been the official photographer at Strøm for six years now. Her images make us travel and discover the delicacy of the present moment. In this time of isolation, she invites us into her world, giving us ideas to brighten our confinement through photography. Just like...
Immortalizing the rainbow
Visiting Bianca – Bianca has been the official photographer at Strøm for six years now. Her images make us travel and discover the delicacy of the present moment. In this time of isolation, she invites us into her world, giving us ideas to brighten our confinement through photography. Just like...
Strøm news
Rethinking happiness
The idea of confinement slowly made its way into our house before it turned everything upside down. Since I live very close to my mother’s house, we had kept seeing each other at first. When it was beautiful outside we would take walks with my son, and we would meet...
Rethinking happiness
The idea of confinement slowly made its way into our house before it turned everything upside down. Since I live very close to my mother’s house, we had kept seeing each other at first. When it was beautiful outside we would take walks with my son, and we would meet...
Strøm news
A reflection on food self-sufficiency in this period of great change
AN INCURSION IN RAPHAËL’S DAILY LIFE – Raphaël has been the executive chef of Nord restaurants and Fika café for the past two years. As the father of four wonderful children, he takes advantage of the confinement to reconnect with simple pleasures in his home in the countryside. A time...
A reflection on food self-sufficiency in this period of great change
AN INCURSION IN RAPHAËL’S DAILY LIFE – Raphaël has been the executive chef of Nord restaurants and Fika café for the past two years. As the father of four wonderful children, he takes advantage of the confinement to reconnect with simple pleasures in his home in the countryside. A time...
Strøm news
Letting go, slowing down and simple pleasures | a new life at home
A VISIT AT GABRIELLE’S – Gabrielle joined the Strøm team under very special circumstances. She has been helping the whole team for a few weeks now during this time of great change. Her husband being a doctor and having a young daughter at home, her story is about the importance...
Letting go, slowing down and simple pleasures | a new life at home
A VISIT AT GABRIELLE’S – Gabrielle joined the Strøm team under very special circumstances. She has been helping the whole team for a few weeks now during this time of great change. Her husband being a doctor and having a young daughter at home, her story is about the importance...
Strøm news
Understanding our collective feelings by exploring the stages of grief
Photo credit: Aurianne d’Aon In my case, isolation related to COVID-19 happened as I was moving into the house I had just bought with my boyfriend. It is in the middle of the boxes and furniture to be assembled that I started seeing my clients by video conference for psychotherapy...
Understanding our collective feelings by exploring the stages of grief
Photo credit: Aurianne d’Aon In my case, isolation related to COVID-19 happened as I was moving into the house I had just bought with my boyfriend. It is in the middle of the boxes and furniture to be assembled that I started seeing my clients by video conference for psychotherapy...
Strøm news
The hot and cold effect | An old-fashioned ritual to adopt at home
Invigorating and energizing, the Scottish shower offers an easy way to take care of your health at home. As its name suggests, this form of hydrotherapy originated in the 19th century in Scotland. It consists of alternating hot and cold water in the shower. It stimulates blood circulation, strengthens blood...
The hot and cold effect | An old-fashioned ritual to adopt at home
Invigorating and energizing, the Scottish shower offers an easy way to take care of your health at home. As its name suggests, this form of hydrotherapy originated in the 19th century in Scotland. It consists of alternating hot and cold water in the shower. It stimulates blood circulation, strengthens blood...
Interviews
Reconnecting with Yourself | A Conversation with Sandra Laznik
EXPLORING YOUR FEMININITY She offers retreats in Six Senses resorts throughout the world. She teaches yoga and meditation abroad. She’s also known for Intimi Yoga, a school of yoga dedicated to women’s health with an emphasis on intimacy and sensuality within a framework of openness, emotional safety and trust. A...
Reconnecting with Yourself | A Conversation with Sandra Laznik
EXPLORING YOUR FEMININITY She offers retreats in Six Senses resorts throughout the world. She teaches yoga and meditation abroad. She’s also known for Intimi Yoga, a school of yoga dedicated to women’s health with an emphasis on intimacy and sensuality within a framework of openness, emotional safety and trust. A...
Holistic health
Slowing Down to Benefit Your Child’s Brain
ONE STEP AT A TIME — Time flies and every last second is occupied, busy and overloaded. We think about the future without taking time to live in the moment. In the blink of an eye, the kids are walking, going to school, asking for the keys to the car,...
Slowing Down to Benefit Your Child’s Brain
ONE STEP AT A TIME — Time flies and every last second is occupied, busy and overloaded. We think about the future without taking time to live in the moment. In the blink of an eye, the kids are walking, going to school, asking for the keys to the car,...
Lifestyle
Aging Gracefully | The Art of Staying Young
THE LIFE THAT LIES AHEAD — As we grow older, we know and try to apply the basic principles for healthy aging: eating healthy, exercising, sleeping well, staying intellectually active and maintaining an active social life. Work-related activities generally decrease, more time is available to us, timeframes extend and schedules...
Aging Gracefully | The Art of Staying Young
THE LIFE THAT LIES AHEAD — As we grow older, we know and try to apply the basic principles for healthy aging: eating healthy, exercising, sleeping well, staying intellectually active and maintaining an active social life. Work-related activities generally decrease, more time is available to us, timeframes extend and schedules...
Strøm news
Love in its purest form
In the era of slow living and minimalism, why not take advantage of Valentine’s Day to rediscover love in its simplest form? Without exuberance, love is revealed in conversations, a look, a special connection. At the root of this strong feeling lies the love hormone. It’s called oxytocin. It fosters...
Love in its purest form
In the era of slow living and minimalism, why not take advantage of Valentine’s Day to rediscover love in its simplest form? Without exuberance, love is revealed in conversations, a look, a special connection. At the root of this strong feeling lies the love hormone. It’s called oxytocin. It fosters...