BeatRoute Magazine BC Edition June 2019

RUN TO THE HILLS
Navigating The Plains Of Abraham
Parallel to all of the action happening downtown, the Plains Of
Abraham are sprawling with a capacity of more than 100,000. The
Rolling Stones pushed those numbers to the max in true Stones
fashion when they took the stage in 2015 and saw attendance peak
at 102,000.
At night,the sea of attendees lights up with everyone wearing the
festival’s signature flashing badges, blinking in unison to the music.
Headliners throughout this year’s 10 days include: Diplo, Kygo,
Logic, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Mariah Carey, Lynryd Skynyrd, Alt-J,
Blink-182, Slipknot, Imagine Dragons and more.
There are plenty of food — and drink — trucks onsite as well as
wandering beer vendors to keep you hydrated.
FEQ is introducing a new venue this year at the Manège militaire
(Québec Armoury) facing the Plains. It will be the festival’s headquarters
with after-parties inside every day after the shows.
INDOOR CONCERTS
Impérial Bell
(252 Rue Saint-Joseph Est)
A historic auditorium located in
the Saint-Roch district, Imperial
Bell boasts great acoustics and an
intimate atmosphere. Catch acts
like: April Wine, Connan Mockasin,
Courtney Barnett, Jean-Michel
Blais and Voivod.
Régiment des Voltigeurs de
Québec
(805 Avenue Wilfrid-Laurier)
The only military building in Canada
recognized as a national historic
site. Built as a gothic revival drill
hall, the Québec Armoury is located
in the heart of Old Québec and
serves as an upscale destination
that’s fully activated during FEQ.
District Saint-Joseph
(240 Rue Saint-Joseph Est)
A collaboration between restaurateur
Louis McNeil and FEQ, District
Saint-Joseph is a unique restaurant
specializing in comfort food that
also doubles as a bar and theatre.
L’ANTI Bar & Spectacles
(251 Rue Dorchester)
Steeped in punk rock nostalgia,
L’Anti is a comfortable mid-sized
live venue in downtown Quebec
City that allows you to get up close
and personal with the performers
like: B.A.R.F., Wesbroom, Gutter
Demons and local black metal
legends Délétère.
Le D’Auteuil
(228 Rue Saint-Joseph Est)
Recently relocated from Old Quebec,
the legendary Le D’Auteuil is
now on St. Joseph Street, bringing
a fresh new vibe for live music to
the bustling Saint-Roch district.
ACCOMODATIONS
CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
(1 Rue des Carrières)
www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec
From $549/night
Easily the fanciest hotel in Québec
CIty, Château Frontenac is the icon
of the city and one of the most
photographed hotels in the world.
Get your selfie sticks ready.
AUBERGE SAINT-ANTOINE
(8 Rue Saint Antoine)
www.saint-antoine.com
From $289/night
A boutique-hotel with tons of
charm in the old port. Beck stayed
here last year and it was likely the
source of inspiration for his catchy
summer anthem, “Wow.”
Poutineville
(735 Rue Saint-Joseph Est)
Poutineville is your one-stop shop
for designer poutine. You can
personalize it however you’d like
but if you’re feeling adventurous we
recommend trying the “Hangover,”
complete with house fries, fresh
curds, cheddar cheese, bacon,
Italian sausage, seasoned ground
beef, 911 sauce, fried egg and BBQ
sauce.
Chez Ashton
(multiple locations)
Chez Ashton is unique to Québec
City; a no-frills fast food environment
with bad lighting but the pou-
HOTEL PUR
(395 Couronne St)
www.hotelpur.com
From $126/night
Located downtown in St-Roch,
PUR boasts affordable rates and an
upscale urban atmosphere. They
also offer a unique thrill-seeking
experience where you can rappel
down from the top of the hotel so
hang on tight.
MONASTÈRE DES AUGUSTINE
(77 Rue des Remparts)
www.monastere.ca
From $80/night
If you’re looking to find god, this
just might be the place to crash. A
monastery and wellness hotel, put
away your phones, zip your lips and
enjoy the sounds of your friends
chewing toast at their meditative
silent breakfasts.
IT’S ALLLL GRAVY (and cheese curds)
Top 3 Poutine Joints In Quebec City
tine is fantastique. Do yourself a
favour and order the Poutine avec
Saucisses, topped with grilled
sausage slices (hot dog weiners!).
There’s one close to the Plains Of
Abraham (640 Grande Allée E)
perfect for first-timers stumbling
home after a full day of music.
Chic Shack
(15 Fort St)
Steps away from the Notre-Dame
de Québec Basilica-Cathedral,
have a post-religious experience
at the Chic Shack with their
excellent house made poutines,
gourmet burgers and milkshakes
in a historical building of its own.
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MORE THINGS TO SEE
WHILE IN QUEBEC CITY
Île d’Orléans
An island on the St Lawrence River
about five kilometres east of downtown
Quebec City, cross the bridge
to visit local farmers and vineyards.
Cassis Mona & Filles (1225 Chemin
Royal) is a great place to eat, drink
and get an ice cream, all from the
cassis fruit.
Chutes Montmorency
Perfect for a hot summer day, the
chutes offer an outdoor experience
with waterfalls and a zipline.
Experience the Via Ferrata by
clipping into a cable system and
following a scenic circuit across
rock formations alongside the falls.
No outdoor experience necessary.
Old Québec
The best way to experience Quebec
City’s vast history is on your
feet. Grab a café glacé and take a
stroll through Quartier Petit Champlain,
ranked as one of the most
beautiful streets in the world.
Gritty
est un
imbécile
WHERE’S BONHOMME?
Where’s Bonhomme? We think
QC’s mascot is way more badass
than Philly’s Gritty — and much
more useful in a snowball fight!
Sadly, the big guy will be dragging
his perpetually smiley face to China
during FEQ — seriously, dude’s
on tour. But you can always grab
a selfie with his statue outside the
Carnaval’s office (205 Boulevard
des Cedres).
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