Christmas & Holiday Season

Québec City’s Holiday Season is simply magical! Lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other within Old Québec. Starting at the end of November, Old Québec is transformed into a real Christmas village, just like out of Charles Dickens's novel « A Christmas Carol ». No wonder American media outlet CNN ranks Québec City among the best places in the world to celebrate the holiday season year after year. 

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German Christmas Market

10 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Québec City German Christmas Market

Nestled in the heart of Québec City, the German Christmas Market is one of the best ways to embrace the holiday spirit.

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Spectacle extérieur pour le Nouvel An

5 Reasons to Celebrate New Year’s in Québec City

Are you ready to leave the past year behind you and celebrate a new year? Here is how to celebrate New Year’s in Québec City like a boss!

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Holiday Season Events

  • Patineurs sur la Discoglace le soir

    Port of Québec Discoglace

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  • Biosphere
    Bonhomme Carnaval is photographed on the exterior bridge of the Québec-Lévis Ferry, in winter.

    Québec Winter Carnival

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  • Tournoi International Pee-Wee

    Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

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  • Titanic en mer

    Titanic, The Exhibition

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  • Pow-Wow international de Wendake

    Wendake International Pow Wow

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  • Biosphere
    Festival d'été de Québec

    Festival d'été de Québec

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  • Gens costumés aux Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France

    New France Festival

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  • Ligne d'arrivée du Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

    Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

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More Tips

  • A couple enjoy a gourmet meal at Chez Muffy restaurant, in front of a fireplace.
    8 Restaurants for a Fireside Meal in Québec City
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  • Porte Saint-Jean illuminated and skating at the Place D'Youville ice rink.
    The Best Ice Skating Rinks and Trails
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  • A family photograph themselves in the snowy Petit-Champlain district, with the Château Frontenac in the background.
    Family Activities for Christmas
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  • People walk in the evening on rue du Petit-Champlain, covered with snow and decorated with many illuminated trees.
    6 Magical Spots to Enjoy Québec City’s Christmas Lights
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  • Quartier Petit Champlain

    Step Into Historic Petit-Champlain Street, a Living Christmas Card

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  • Christmas
    4 Places for Christmas Shopping
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  • German Christmas Market

    10 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Québec City German Christmas Market

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  • Couple walking in Place Royale and Petit-Champlain at Christmas

    A Romantic Holiday Weekend

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Watch How Magical Québec City is for Christmas

Choir in Quartier Petit Champlain
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Christmas and New Year in Québec City

Fall under the spell of Old Québec which is transformed into a real Christmas village and discover the different events that enliven the city.

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A couple enjoy a gourmet meal at Chez Muffy restaurant, in front of a fireplace.