My husband and I stayed at Stéphane and Marie-Claude's place for 2 weeks for a ski vacation. It was a perfect location for exploring Quebec while also being within a hour's drive of some great cross-country ski venues. We could also walk just 10 minutes to the Plains of Abraham to ski right in the city. Some of our favorite places within walking distance: The Musée des Beaux Arts' Brousseau Inuit Art Collection is fantastic (and the museum café is very good); Café les Cousins on Cartier St. for coffee and baked goods; La Chope Gobeline (a funky, Medievel-themed restaurant just down the street).