7 Souvenirs to Bring Back from Québec City

Équipe édito
Editorial Team
Published on January 17, 2020
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Here are some gift and souvenir suggestions that will serve as wonderful reminders of your unforgettable stay!

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    Artistic souvenirs

    • Silkscreen paintings, watercolours, charcoal art, or paintings from an art gallery or from rue du Trésor
    • A portrait or caricature from an artist on rue Sainte-Anne
    • Books featuring photos or art from Québec City
    • Weaving, knits, leatherwork, textile art, blown glass, or wooden sculptures
    • Copper embossed pieces
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    First Nations Souvenirs

    • Canadian Inuit art
    • Dream catchers, moccasins, sculptures, First Nations music, or jewelry from a Native artist.
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    Gourmet souvenirs

    • Maple products
    • Microbrewery or craft brewery beer and glasses
    • Local cider, ice cider, berry liqueur, wine, or ice wine
    • Local cheeses
    • Fine chocolate
    • Local products from Québec City’s Grand Marché (Public Market)
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    Historical and Folk Souvenirs

    • Carnaval de Québec arrow sash and trumpet
    • Plaid shirt
    • Musical instruments: “ruine-babine” (Jew’s harp) or wooden spoons
    • Traditional music from Québec: La Bolduc, Alys Robi, etc.
    • Books on Québec City’s history
    • Antiques from Saint-Paul, Sault-au-Matelot, or Saint-Pierre streets shops
    • Historical books or maps of the battle of the Plains of Abraham
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    Quintessential Souvenirs

    • Postcards, key rings, magnets, posters, hats, stickers, pins, mugs, plates and more
    • “I love Québec” or “Tabarnak” T-shirt
    • “Je me souviens” licence plate
    • Christmas decorations
    • Québec flag
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    Wearable Souvenirs

    • Clothing from Québec designers
    • Official Québec Nordiques sweaters or apparel from one of our sports teams
    • Fur apparel
    • Hats, mittens, and other winter clothing
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    Religious souvenirs


Équipe édito
Editorial Team

As proud residents of our beloved city, we’re delighted to be sharing our tips about the things and places we love most in the Québec City area. Always on the lookout for what's new, we have decades of experience for Québec City's official tourist guide. What a joy for us to help you discover everything this vibrant and welcoming city has to offer!

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