Quebec City, Canada

Is taking two children under four out of the country in winter an absurd idea? Probably so. But we did it anyway.

My husband and I are experienced travelers. When our first daughter was born in 2014, we took her along on all our adventures, including San Francisco, New York, and even Ireland. She was a seasoned traveler before the ripe old age of two. When our second daughter was born in February 2017, we knew things would be a bit more challenging, but we were confident we could make it work with the right mix of preparation, bravery, and electronic devices.

In November, we decided to take our girls, aged 3.5 and 8 months, on an adventure to Quebec City, Canada. Coming from Charlotte, North Carolina, we could connect in Toronto and then continue to Quebec. For our youngest daughter’s inaugural trip, we thought this would be a good introduction.

When we told our family and friends about our proposed adventure, we were faced with so many questions and concerns: But it’s so COLD in Canada this time of year! You’ll have to pack everything and the kitchen sink! What will you do if it’s too cold to go outside?

Quebec is a very family friendly city and I can’t say enough how welcoming and helpful everyone was, from our Chateau Frontenac hotel and room staff who tucked the girls’ stuffed animals into bed in the morning while we were out, to four-star restaurants who welcomed the littlest guests with kids’ menus, high chairs, and smiles.

It was definitely a trip to remember!