The Laurentians and Scandinavia share many similarities, making them popular destinations for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. These two regions are notable for their breathtaking landscapes, Nordic climate, and thriving wellness culture. Perhaps it’s no coincidence then that the Scandinavian tradition of thermotherapy was first introduced to Québec, in the Laurentians, over 60 years ago. Indeed,...

There’s something so satisfying about taking your time. To cook, to read a book, to wander through the forest… to live in the present moment. In a life that we often lead in fast forward, these moments in which we let our expectations and apprehensions fall away are often the most delicious. For its part,...

I hear the heavy breathing of the bodies I love in each of the bedrooms leading to the kitchen. This moment is a privilege that of solitude among dreams. The household is asleep in the warmth unique to the end of the night, and a faint orange light illuminates my work surface where I sort...

Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette is a screenwriter, director, and novelist. Along with eco-sociologist Laure Waridel, she is also the co-founder of Mères au front, a movement that brings together mothers and grandmothers aimed at protecting the environment and the future of their children. Committed and inspiring, she shares with us the results of her reflection on her...