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

  • Biosphere
    Marché allemand place d'Youville

    Québec City German Christmas Market

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  • Christmas market
    The Grand Christmas Market
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  • Marché de Noel de l'île d'Orléans

    Marché de Noël de l’île d’Orléans

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  • Marché du Noël d'Antan de Cap-Santé

    Marché du Noël d'Antan de Cap-Santé

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  • Salon des artisans à Québec
    Salon des artisans de Québec
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  • Dan Thouin Trio
    Dan Thouin Trio
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  • Croisière-brunch de Noël à Québec

    Christmas Brunch Cruise in Quebec City

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  • Emilie-Claire Barlow

    Emilie-Claire Barlow

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More Tips

  • Quartier Petit Champlain
    Step Into Historic Petit-Champlain Street, a Living Christmas Card
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  • Couple walking in Place Royale and Petit-Champlain at Christmas

    A Romantic Holiday Weekend

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  • 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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  • Christmas
    4 Places for Christmas Shopping
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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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  • 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 Holiday Sparkle
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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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  • Casse-Cou staircase - The staircase leads to Petit-Champlain

    5 Ways to Feel Like You’re in a Christmas Movie

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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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