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Winter Wonderland Vibes

Québec City: A holiday destination with storybook charm

Come winter, Québec City transforms into a veritable wonderland. The historic French-Canadian gem offers a unique blend of European charm, festive celebrations, and outdoor adventures from snowshoeing, ice skating, ice canoeing, and ice fishing. Mark your calendar to take advantage of the city’s top attractions and events. Your Virtuoso advisor can arrange a stay at its top hotels.

 

Top Attractions and Events in Québec City
This Winter

  • German Christmas Market: experience the magic of Old Québec as it transforms into an enchanted Christmas village, capturing the festive spirit of grand European markets * November 21 to December 23 (Thursday to Sunday)
  • Festival Kaléidoscopes: a free event featuring visual arts, theater, music, performing arts, and literature in several locations across Old Québec * December 27 to 31
  • The Grand Christmas Market: featuring over 1,000 local products at Le Grand Marché, the city’s greatest gourmet destination * November 25 to January 5 
  • New Year’s Eve Celebration: a winter outdoor music festival that marks the end of the year with animations on Grande Allée * December 28 to 31
  • Hôtel de Glace: the only ice hotel of its kind in North America * January 4 to March 15
  • Québec Winter Carnival: experience the world's largest winter carnival at the iconic Bohomme's Ice Palace from * February 7 to 16
  • Village Nordik: ice fishing with exceptional views of Old Québec in the Old Port * February 7 to March 9
  • Au 1884: experience the thrilling toboggan slide on Dufferin Terrace, the city’s oldest attraction * Mid-December to Mid-March
  • Ice Canoeing Experience: navigate through the magnificent ice floes drifting on the St. Lawrence River * November 16 to March 30
  • Place D’Youville Skating Rink: skate in a magical setting near the fortifications * Mid November to Mid-March

Highlights

  • Explore the Old Québec sector, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, full of historical sites including the Parliament building
  • Rediscover your inner child through the exhilirating experience of snow sliding, a winter tradition of Québec
  • Spend a day relaxing at a Nordic Spa and enjoy the benefits of this thermal experience
  • Have fun in the snow with various winter activities like snowshoeing, fatbiking, dogsledding, skiing, snowboarding and ice skating
  • Enjoy fine local spirits and terroir fare at one of the best restaurants in the city
  • Shop beautiful souvenirs and gifts in the charming Petit-Champlain district

Expert Tip

Expect to hear French spoken; it’s the official language of Québec, although English is widely spoken in tourist areas.


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