The Perfect Romantic Weekend Itinerary for Winter

Stroll through the streets of Old Québec inside the walls and immerse yourself in over 400 years of history. Be sure to walk the old stone walls, climbing to the top of the gates for beautiful wintery views of the city. 

Québec City is for lovers! It is one of the most romantic cities I have ever visited! Not only did I fall in love with the city itself but I fell a little more in love with my husband there too.

- Marisa Mercanti-Gagnon, The Daydream Diaries, Ontario

Wander Dufferin Terrace, taking time for an old-fashioned toboggan ride down the Dufferin Slide and sipping on rich velvety chocolat chaud from Au 1884. 

Take the stairs or the funiculaire down to Petit-Champlain and experience the magical winter wonderland of Québec's oldest shopping street. Take a moment to warm up in a cozy pub.

At the end of the day, go skating in a magical setting. Just steps away from the ramparts and surrounding heritage buildings, you’ll find the skating rink at Place D’Youville, all lit up for winter.

The number of world-class hotels found in Old Québec is impressive. With its fairy tale castle look, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac probably comes first to mind.

Other establishments are part of the Top 25 hotels for romance in Canada in 2023, according to Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice:

• L'Hôtel du Vieux-Québec
• Hôtel Le Manoir D'Auteuil
• Auberge Saint-Antoine

In addition to this romantic night, here is a selection of some of Québec's romantic restaurants to wine and dine your sweetheart. 

A memorable brunch is one of the best ways to kick off the day in Québec City. Reserve a table in a quiet corner and indulge in Québécois cuisine. After you're done, explore the galleries and exhibits at Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. 

After an invigorating morning, melt your cares away with a hot soak, sauna and relaxing massage at Strøm Spa Nordique.  

Head to Hôtel de Glace, Québec’s famous ice hotel, and wander through the chapel, bedrooms and hallways made of snow and ice, admiring the beautiful carvings and stopping to sip ice cider at the ice bar.