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A Quebec Museum Has A New Exhibition & It's Full Of Sh*t — Literally

The Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City opened its newest exhibition on June 17, called Oh Shit! — which should tell you everything you need to know about the poop-themed museum exhibit.

The exhibition will teach visitors everything they need to know about human excrement — from how fecal waste is managed in Quebec and around the world, sanitation issues, health crises and "the hope that comes with reclaiming human dejecta." 

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Oka Beach Reduced Its Capacity By 85% Today After Evacuating Masses Of Rule Breakers

Oka National Park in Quebec announced on Facebook that it would be limiting its maximum capacity to 750 people today after evacuating masses of beach-goers on May 19.

Simon Boivin, media relations manager for the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (SÉPAQ), told Narcity Québec that while the official opening of the beach was scheduled for May 22, the park was able to provide supervision and open earlier.

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You Can Pick Your Own Colourful Flowers At This Quebec Farm This Summer

Journey an hour outside Montreal to Saint-Anicet, Quebec to frolic through the fields of Au Beau Pré this summer.

The farm — which, according to its website, counts 300 varieties of dahlias plus 50 flower types designated for cutting — lets visitors pick their own flowers to build their own bouquets.

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A New Quebec Exhibit Lets Visitors Make Their Own Movie Trailers Full Of Special Effects

A new exhibit at Quebec City's Museum of Civilization, in partnership with Netflix, is immersing visitors in the world of special-effects filmmaking. It gives Quebecers a behind-the-scenes look at making the movies we know and love. 

The "Special Effects!" exhibit is divided according to "the major stages in the creation of a film or television production: the office, the set and the studio," each with several interactive features. 

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Here's The Ultimate Bucket List Of Activities You Can Do In Your Region This Winter

Despite a relatively mild and slow start to this winter season, Montrealers are delighted to see their city finally covered in successive waves of freshly-fallen, silent shrouds of snow. But unlike Paul Simon, we are not rocks or islands, and we can't fight the urge to get out there and break the surface of this immaculate, powdery blanket as we roll around in it. After all, we northerners enjoy filling our lungs with fresh air, as much as filling our phone's memories.

But as we begin the new year with another quarantine, you might be wondering how you can take advantage of this most magical season and still follow restrictions.

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This Festive Square In The Old Port Is Perfect For A Holi-Date With Your Bubble Buddy

A festive hub with light, art installations, and public furniture has opened for the holiday season at Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal.

Place Nordique, part of the "Merry Montreal" event launched in collaboration with the city, is designed as the perfect outdoor spot for rest and relaxation after a day of snowy shopping in Montreal.

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This Alpaca Farm Near Montreal Lets You Walk A Fluffy Friend Through The Forest

Need a dose of happiness? This alpaca farm outside Montreal lets visitors take the animals for a walk through the forest.

"I must start by saying that I NEVER dreamt of having a farmhouse!" Natacha Gagné, owner of Alpagas du Domaine Poissant, writes on the farm website.

But that changed during a family visit to a farm show when Gagné spotted a group of the fluffy creatures.

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FIRST LOOK: Montreal's Atwater Christmas Village Is Officially Open (VIDEO)

Despite the current gloom of restrictions and early nightfall, Montrealers will still be able to discover some holiday cheer throughout the city this year. Montreal's Atwater Christmas Village, a holiday favourite, is just one of the places to find it.

The village is back for its fifth edition in the Sud-Ouest, featuring a variety of local artisans and treats.

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