Architecture & Design
Between Atmospheres and Emotions | The Thoughtful Architectural Creation
TIMELESS MUSE Omnipresent in our lives, architecture influences both our physical and spiritual sensations. It touches us with its characteristic expression and arouses specific emotions in us. In particular, let us consider the solemn nature that takes hold of us when we enter a religious building, the impression of serenity...
Between Atmospheres and Emotions | The Thoughtful Architectural Creation
TIMELESS MUSE Omnipresent in our lives, architecture influences both our physical and spiritual sensations. It touches us with its characteristic expression and arouses specific emotions in us. In particular, let us consider the solemn nature that takes hold of us when we enter a religious building, the impression of serenity...
Strøm news
The Nobility of the Nordic Terroir | The Essence of the Boreal Forest
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM THE BOREAL FOREST Strøm offers a range of highly effective skincare treatments developed according to a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. Active ingredients from products emblematic of our region are used to beautify the entire face and body. This wellness ritual finds its essence in the...
The Nobility of the Nordic Terroir | The Essence of the Boreal Forest
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM THE BOREAL FOREST Strøm offers a range of highly effective skincare treatments developed according to a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. Active ingredients from products emblematic of our region are used to beautify the entire face and body. This wellness ritual finds its essence in the...
Holistic health
A Four-Part Rhythm | The Power of the Feminine Cycle
THE CYCLE OF THE RED MOON Each woman carries within her the rhythm of change, an amount of energy that can be channelled and released through the menstrual cycle. By using the energies linked to it, the woman encounters her true nature and finds the balance of her cycle. By...
A Four-Part Rhythm | The Power of the Feminine Cycle
THE CYCLE OF THE RED MOON Each woman carries within her the rhythm of change, an amount of energy that can be channelled and released through the menstrual cycle. By using the energies linked to it, the woman encounters her true nature and finds the balance of her cycle. By...
Holistic health
Calisthenics | A Simple and Creative Way to Work Out
SIMPLICITY The creative way that children interact with their environment and use their body as a tool to move around is inspiring. What if we could see the world this way again? To some extent, that is what calisthenics, a functional training method that is growing in popularity in Quebec,...
Calisthenics | A Simple and Creative Way to Work Out
SIMPLICITY The creative way that children interact with their environment and use their body as a tool to move around is inspiring. What if we could see the world this way again? To some extent, that is what calisthenics, a functional training method that is growing in popularity in Quebec,...
Interviews
The Path of Resilience | An Interview with Marianne St-Gelais
ONE LIFE TO LIVE A renowned Olympic champion, Marianne St-Gelais has had a long and successful career in speed skating. Officially retired since 2018, she tells us about her inspiring journey with humility and authenticity. AN IMPORTANT STEP In life, there are certain steps that you prepare for and expect,...
The Path of Resilience | An Interview with Marianne St-Gelais
ONE LIFE TO LIVE A renowned Olympic champion, Marianne St-Gelais has had a long and successful career in speed skating. Officially retired since 2018, she tells us about her inspiring journey with humility and authenticity. AN IMPORTANT STEP In life, there are certain steps that you prepare for and expect,...
Architecture & Design
When Design Awakens Curiosity | Workspaces that Inspire
REINVENTING NORMS Beauty awakens inspiration. Some employers have understood this and don’t hesitate to rely on the layout of their offices to promote well-being, inspiration, and creativity. In the era of happiness at work and fulfillment, the layout, design, and originality of workspaces take on their full meaning. Let’s turn...
When Design Awakens Curiosity | Workspaces that Inspire
REINVENTING NORMS Beauty awakens inspiration. Some employers have understood this and don’t hesitate to rely on the layout of their offices to promote well-being, inspiration, and creativity. In the era of happiness at work and fulfillment, the layout, design, and originality of workspaces take on their full meaning. Let’s turn...
Gourmet Discoveries
Letting Nature Speak | Each Bottle Tells Its Own Story
A MASTER’S TOUCH When we think of architecture, we think of structure, construction, the art of designing and creating. Although practised by humans, this art will never be better mastered than by Mother Nature herself. Nature creates in a perfectly complete way. No detail is left to chance, and each...
Letting Nature Speak | Each Bottle Tells Its Own Story
A MASTER’S TOUCH When we think of architecture, we think of structure, construction, the art of designing and creating. Although practised by humans, this art will never be better mastered than by Mother Nature herself. Nature creates in a perfectly complete way. No detail is left to chance, and each...
Holistic health
The Outside World and Compassion for Yourself
BEING YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND When we refer to the concept of beauty, we usually think of a positive judgment, a value that we assign to things around us (objects, scenery, people, bodies, colours). However, beauty can be considered differently. Let’s take a moment to better understand how to appreciate...
The Outside World and Compassion for Yourself
BEING YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND When we refer to the concept of beauty, we usually think of a positive judgment, a value that we assign to things around us (objects, scenery, people, bodies, colours). However, beauty can be considered differently. Let’s take a moment to better understand how to appreciate...
Lifestyle
The Season of Flowers
DEAD NATURE — “You want those?” The 17-year-old assistant manager of my grocery store looks at me with a bouquet of yellow tulips in my hand. They’re wrapped. In plastic wrap. You can see through them. That was when I noticed that two or three of the leaves were rotten....
The Season of Flowers
DEAD NATURE — “You want those?” The 17-year-old assistant manager of my grocery store looks at me with a bouquet of yellow tulips in my hand. They’re wrapped. In plastic wrap. You can see through them. That was when I noticed that two or three of the leaves were rotten....
Holistic health
Sustainable Beauty
A HARMONIOUS WHOLE — According to the principles of holistic beauty, our emotions, our health, our thoughts, our diet, and our cosmetic treatments work in synergy to contribute to an authentic inner and outer beauty. Did you know that the face is the symbolic part of the body that represents,...
Sustainable Beauty
A HARMONIOUS WHOLE — According to the principles of holistic beauty, our emotions, our health, our thoughts, our diet, and our cosmetic treatments work in synergy to contribute to an authentic inner and outer beauty. Did you know that the face is the symbolic part of the body that represents,...
Architecture & Design
Experiencing Architectural Emotion
TRAVELLING THE WORLD — The prism of emotions that architecture can inspire isn’t well known. However, architecture is an art that can trigger astonishment, joy, passion, and curiosity. Like great works of art, the most amazing monuments inspire a strong feeling of fullness and delight. The form of certain buildings...
Experiencing Architectural Emotion
TRAVELLING THE WORLD — The prism of emotions that architecture can inspire isn’t well known. However, architecture is an art that can trigger astonishment, joy, passion, and curiosity. Like great works of art, the most amazing monuments inspire a strong feeling of fullness and delight. The form of certain buildings...
Strøm news
Four Retreats Designed With Care
STRØM NORDIC SPA — Take the time to take a break: a mantra to apply to counter the frenzy of everyday life. Just stop and escape, even close to home. Strøm wellness centres offer four locations where it is possible, for a moment, to stop time. Reconnect with the quiet...
Four Retreats Designed With Care
STRØM NORDIC SPA — Take the time to take a break: a mantra to apply to counter the frenzy of everyday life. Just stop and escape, even close to home. Strøm wellness centres offer four locations where it is possible, for a moment, to stop time. Reconnect with the quiet...
World
Travel Better by Being Still
STORING MEMORIES In this era of snapshots, bucket lists and fast-paced lifestyles, a culture of haste reigns supreme. At some point, we inevitably feel the urge to slow down, step back, finally stop running around and restore order to the daily whirlwind. Then comes the time for a vacation to...
Travel Better by Being Still
STORING MEMORIES In this era of snapshots, bucket lists and fast-paced lifestyles, a culture of haste reigns supreme. At some point, we inevitably feel the urge to slow down, step back, finally stop running around and restore order to the daily whirlwind. Then comes the time for a vacation to...
Gourmet Discoveries
Nordic Spritz for the aperitif
Welcome the arrival of the heat with these two refreshing Nordic Spritz, to be savoured as an aperitif! Alphée Gagnon, chief service at Strøm Nordic Spa Mont-Saint-Hilaire’s Nord restaurant, revisits this sparkling Italian cocktail using our local products. Discover the Scandinavian-inspired Nordic Spritz and the Cranberry Nordic Spritz. As they...
Nordic Spritz for the aperitif
Welcome the arrival of the heat with these two refreshing Nordic Spritz, to be savoured as an aperitif! Alphée Gagnon, chief service at Strøm Nordic Spa Mont-Saint-Hilaire’s Nord restaurant, revisits this sparkling Italian cocktail using our local products. Discover the Scandinavian-inspired Nordic Spritz and the Cranberry Nordic Spritz. As they...
Gourmet Discoveries
Homemade focaccia with herbs, candied tomatoes and dandelion pesto
Since the beginning of lockdown, there has been a sudden craze for making bread at home. That’s why Raphaël Podlasiewicz, the executive chef of Nord restaurants and Fika café at Strøm Nordic Spa, offers you his delicious recipe for focaccia with herbs, a flat bread of Italian origin which you...
Homemade focaccia with herbs, candied tomatoes and dandelion pesto
Since the beginning of lockdown, there has been a sudden craze for making bread at home. That’s why Raphaël Podlasiewicz, the executive chef of Nord restaurants and Fika café at Strøm Nordic Spa, offers you his delicious recipe for focaccia with herbs, a flat bread of Italian origin which you...
Strøm news
The essential steps for a face treatment at home
To get your skin looking fresh and ready for summer, Patricia Faucher, Beauty Chef at Strøm Nuns’ Island, explains how to achieve a face treatment at home which will feel good and do good to your skin. Enjoy! See the video Step 1: The cleansing It is important to cleanse...
The essential steps for a face treatment at home
To get your skin looking fresh and ready for summer, Patricia Faucher, Beauty Chef at Strøm Nuns’ Island, explains how to achieve a face treatment at home which will feel good and do good to your skin. Enjoy! See the video Step 1: The cleansing It is important to cleanse...
Architecture & Design
Cittaslow | The Cities That Take It Easy
COMMUNITY MOVEMENT Current trends make our homes antidotes to the speed of our lives, places where we can take refuge and recover. More than just an aesthetic for our interiors, the Danish hygge (a concept that comes from a Norwegian word meaning “well thought out”) or the Japanese wabi-sabi (the...
Cittaslow | The Cities That Take It Easy
COMMUNITY MOVEMENT Current trends make our homes antidotes to the speed of our lives, places where we can take refuge and recover. More than just an aesthetic for our interiors, the Danish hygge (a concept that comes from a Norwegian word meaning “well thought out”) or the Japanese wabi-sabi (the...
Gourmet Discoveries
An aperitif made in Québec
To welcome the sun and complement the outdoor happy hours that we will be happy to share in the coming weeks, Laurie Josset, chef service at Nord restaurant at Strøm Old Quebec, presents three of her Quebec favourites. As soon as our restaurant reopens, you will also be able to...
An aperitif made in Québec
To welcome the sun and complement the outdoor happy hours that we will be happy to share in the coming weeks, Laurie Josset, chef service at Nord restaurant at Strøm Old Quebec, presents three of her Quebec favourites. As soon as our restaurant reopens, you will also be able to...
Gourmet Discoveries
Strawberry and rose ice pops for the whole family
Celebrate the long weekend and the official opening of the beautiful season with these delicious ice pops, to be enjoyed in the afternoon with the kids or as an aperitif or dessert between adults. Alphée Gagnon, chef service of Nord restaurant at Strøm Mont-Saint-Hilaire, presents her colourful recipe, to be...
Strawberry and rose ice pops for the whole family
Celebrate the long weekend and the official opening of the beautiful season with these delicious ice pops, to be enjoyed in the afternoon with the kids or as an aperitif or dessert between adults. Alphée Gagnon, chef service of Nord restaurant at Strøm Mont-Saint-Hilaire, presents her colourful recipe, to be...
Strøm news
Guided by a sense of solidarity
Guided by a sense of solidarity, he lends a helping hand to entrepreneurs in a period that is shaking up the business world. Interview with Serge Beauchemin, investor member of Strøm Nordic Spa, founder of alias entrepreneur-e, member of Ange Québec Capital and… soon-to-be grandpa! Serge, how are you doing...
Guided by a sense of solidarity
Guided by a sense of solidarity, he lends a helping hand to entrepreneurs in a period that is shaking up the business world. Interview with Serge Beauchemin, investor member of Strøm Nordic Spa, founder of alias entrepreneur-e, member of Ange Québec Capital and… soon-to-be grandpa! Serge, how are you doing...
Strøm news
Becoming a mother in times of pandemic
The most beautiful spring – Emilie has been part of the Strøm team for almost 10 years. She is now the mother of a wonderful 11-week-old boy and her transition to motherhood has been a very special time. On Mother’s Day, she tells us about love and mourning. The wonderful...
Becoming a mother in times of pandemic
The most beautiful spring – Emilie has been part of the Strøm team for almost 10 years. She is now the mother of a wonderful 11-week-old boy and her transition to motherhood has been a very special time. On Mother’s Day, she tells us about love and mourning. The wonderful...
Strøm news
Redoubling efforts in times of crisis | the life of a caregiver
GUIDED BY LOVE Jacqueline is a caregiver for her daughter Véronique, 30, who has Angelman syndrome, and for her mother, Madeleine, 95. All three women and Jacqueline’s husband currently live under the same roof. As Strøm supports the cause of caregivers, we wanted to discuss her new reality with her....
Redoubling efforts in times of crisis | the life of a caregiver
GUIDED BY LOVE Jacqueline is a caregiver for her daughter Véronique, 30, who has Angelman syndrome, and for her mother, Madeleine, 95. All three women and Jacqueline’s husband currently live under the same roof. As Strøm supports the cause of caregivers, we wanted to discuss her new reality with her....
Gourmet Discoveries
Nordic mimosas for Mother’s Day
Physical distance does not prevent us from celebrating the important things! Whether we’re under the same roof or meeting virtually, there’s nothing better than a mimosa to celebrate Mother’s Day. One with herbaceous notes and the other with fruity flavours, the two Nordic mimosa recipes from Alphée Gagnon, chief service...
Nordic mimosas for Mother’s Day
Physical distance does not prevent us from celebrating the important things! Whether we’re under the same roof or meeting virtually, there’s nothing better than a mimosa to celebrate Mother’s Day. One with herbaceous notes and the other with fruity flavours, the two Nordic mimosa recipes from Alphée Gagnon, chief service...
Gourmet Discoveries
Brunch salad with roasted potatoes, radishes and fennel
Salmon gravlax candies | Fresh cream To celebrate Mother’s Day at home, here’s a fresh and flavourful recipe. Take the time to concoct a delicious meal that will bring you together around the table (in real life or virtually!) to remember how precious and essential our time together is. Raphaël...
Brunch salad with roasted potatoes, radishes and fennel
Salmon gravlax candies | Fresh cream To celebrate Mother’s Day at home, here’s a fresh and flavourful recipe. Take the time to concoct a delicious meal that will bring you together around the table (in real life or virtually!) to remember how precious and essential our time together is. Raphaël...