5 Activities Not to Be Missed During the Canada Day Weekend

Editorial Team

Updated on April 25, 2025

Antoine Bonin

The beginning of July is always exciting in Québec City. Canada Day on July 1^st offers a plethora of enjoyable activities. This long weekend also marks the official kickoff of the summer season, with festivals, outdoor shows, and family-friendly events filling the city with energy. Here are our top recommendations for this summer long weekend.

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Celebrate 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.
Additionally, to mark the commemorative day of Canadian Confederation, admission to the Plains of Abraham Museum is free on July 1^st. It's the perfect opportunity to explore one of the museum's exhibitions.
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Discover 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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Catch a Baseball Game and Fireworks
Baseball fans won’t want to miss the festive atmosphere during the Québec Capitales’ three home games against the Brockton Rox on June 27, 28, and 29. Psst! The game on Friday, June 27^th will be followed by fireworks.
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Be Among the First to Visit the Titanic Exhibition
Take advantage of the long weekend to explore Titanic: The Human Story, an exhibition that sheds light on one of the greatest maritime tragedies to occur off the Canadian coast. Featuring authentic artifacts, faithfully recreated settings, and the moving stories of passengers, the exhibition reveals the social realities of the early 20th century and brings a human perspective to this historic event.
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Meet the Artisans of the Gourmet Circuit
The Côte-de-Beaupré Gourmet Circuit offers a true journey into local flavours, with around fifteen agri-tourism experiences and a dozen seasonal farm stands to explore. Along this 110-kilometre route, producers open their doors to share their passion and know-how. Each stop is a chance to meet proud local artisans offering tastings, discoveries, and stories rooted in the region’s rich agricultural history. A warm and welcoming immersion into a living heritage, where tradition meets culinary creativity.