4 Activities Not to Be Missed During the Canada Day Weekend


The beginning of July is always exciting in Québec City. Canada Day on July 1st offers a plethora of enjoyable activities. Here are our top recommendations for the summer long weekend.
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1Celebrate Canada Day
Join the people who’ll be celebrating Canada’s national holiday in Québec City on July 1. Kickstart your day with an official ceremony on Dufferin Terrace, with a raising of the Canadian flag and free cake.
In the afternoon, families are invited to the Plains of Abraham, where there’ll be tons of fun for kids. Night-time is music time, at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand. The day will conclude with an immersive laser show.
Additionally, to mark the commemorative day of Canadian Confederation, admission to the Plains of Abraham Museum is free on July 1st. It's the perfect opportunity to explore one of the museum's exhibitions.
- No Man’s Land Photographie
- Onhwa' Lumina - Moment Factory
2Discover the First Nations Heritage
Take part in the Wendake International Pow Wow and let yourself be carried away by the rhythmic performances of dancers and drummers from different First Nations from here and elsewhere.
While in Wendake, visit the new exhibitions at the Huron-Wendat Museum and experience Onhwa’ Lumina, a nighttime forest journey following ancestral rhythms and chants of the the Wendat.
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3Catch a Baseball Game and Fireworks
Baseball fans won't want to miss the lively atmosphere during the three home games of the Québec Capitales against the New York Boulders. Psst! The game on Friday, June 28th will be followed by fireworks.
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4Visit Île d'Orléans through the Arts Trail
During the Arts Trail of Île d’Orléans, artists and artisans open their doors to the public, offering a direct immersion into their creative universe. The program offers interactive activities where visitors can experience new techniques, attend demonstrations, and share unique moments with the artists who enrich the artistic heritage of the island.