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Top Things to Do in Québec City This Winter

The ultimate guide to what's going on in Québec City from December to March.

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Bonhomme Carnaval poses proudly on the snow-covered Dufferin terrace, in front of the Château Frontenac.

Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss

To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together a list of events to add to your calendar.

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Activities to Do in Winter

  • A group is rafting on snow at the Village Vacances Valcartier, near Québec City.

    The Best Snow Tubing and Snow Sliding

    Sliding is one of the most popular winter activities. Discover where to do snow tubing or snow sliding in Québec City.

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  • Raquette aux Sentiers du Moulin

    Top Places for Snowshoeing

    Looking for snowshoeing trails that lead to beautiful snowy scenery? We’ve got the inside scoop on the best spots to go snowshoeing.

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  • Porte Saint-Jean illuminated and skating at the Place D'Youville ice rink.

    The Best Ice Skating Rinks and Trails

    Ice skating in the Québec City Area holds a special appeal. Visit the skating rinks the city has to offer and take full advantage of winter.

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  • A downhill skier takes a break and watches the sunset atop a mountain in Mont-Sainte-Anne.

    Skiing & Snowboarding

    The ultimate guide to skking and snowboarding in Québec City. Discover the ski resorts, where to enjoy best après-ski, and more!

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  • Mont-Sainte-Anne - Couple en ski de fond

    Best Cross-Country Skiing in Québec City

    Québec City has an exceptionally long season and fabulous ski conditions. Get our tips on the best places to go cross-country skiing.

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  • Empire 47 - Fatbike

    The Best Fat Bike Trails

    With its perfectly well groomed trails, the Québec City area is a top destination for winter fat biking. Here are the places to pedal on the snow.

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  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

    Best Spots for Ski Touring

    Far from the crowds, ski touring fans are hooked on the satisfying sense of freedom this sport brings! Here are some helpful tips on how to enjoy it.

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  • Réserve faunique de Portneuf - Pêche blanche

    Ice Fishing

    Find the best spots to fish in snowy surroundings

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More tips

  • Couple devant le Château Frontenac

    The Perfect Romantic Weekend Itinerary for Winter

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  • Ice Hotel

    5 Reasons to Visit the Hôtel de Glace in Québec City

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  • Christmas
    4 Places for Christmas Shopping
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  • Parc national Jacques Cartier
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    The Best Place for Awesome Winter Fun

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

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  • A group goes rafting on snow, arms in the air, in a slide at Village Vacances Valcartier.

    5 Days in Québec City in Winter

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  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond
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    Experience the Authentic French Canadian Winter!
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  • Parc national Jacques Cartier
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    A Stunning Glacial Valley Full of Possibilities
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Activities to Explore

  • Site Traditionnel Huron Onhoüa Chetek8e

    Aboriginal Tourism

  • Méga Parc amusement park

    Amusement Parks

  • A mother and her son observe the fish in the Grand Ocean tunnel at the Aquarium du Québec.

    Aquarium, Wildlife Parks and Farms

  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq - Ski hors-piste

    Backcountry skiing

  • Fatbike dans le Vieux-Québec

    Bike Tours

  • Tourny fountain with a tourist bus

    Bus Tours

  • Maple taffy served to a couple at the sugar shack

    Sugar Shacks

  • Canot à glace Expérience - Passeport Expérience hivernale à Québec

    Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding

  • Canyoning-Québec - Canyoning de glace ado

    Climbing and canyoning

  • BLI Québec | École de français - cours en classe

    Language Courses

  • Mont-Sainte-Anne - Couple en ski de fond

    Cross-Country Skiing

  • Two people are dog sledding on a snowy trail.

    Dogsledding

  • Ski Massif de charlevoix

    Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

  • Onhwa Lumina - Hiver

    Multimedia Experiences

  • Fatbike

    Fat Biking

  • Tasting of local products during a gourmet visit.

    Food Tours

  • Marais du Nord

    Gardens and Nature Walk

  • A group is rafting on snow at the Village Vacances Valcartier, near Québec City.

    Sliding

  • Tour in Old Québec with a traditional character

    Guided Walking Tours and Theme Tours

  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier en hiver

    Hiking

  • Vue de la porte Saint-Jean en hiver

    Historical Sites

  • Ice fishing

    Ice Fishing

  • Family in Petit-Champlain decorated for Christmas

    Places to Shop

  • Outdoor tasting of several different beers in a microbrewery.

    Microbreweries

  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Randonnée de motoneige

    Snowmobiling

  • A young girl looks through a display case in an exhibition at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.

    Museums and Interpretation Centres

  • Live music in Québec City

    Nightlife

  • A couple relax in an outdoor spa in winter.

    Nordic Spas

  • Parc de la chute-montmorency en hiver

    Parks and Recreation Facilities

  • A couple skates on an ice skating trail in the forest

    Skating

  • Showshoeing in Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix

    Snowshoeing

  • Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - Intérieur

    Religious Sites

  • Skyspa - Massage

    Spas and Health Centres

  • J.A Moisan Grocery Store

    Specialities and Delicatessens

Watch How Magic Québec City is in Winter

Skaters take advantage of the outdoor rink at Place D'Youville, in front of Palais Montcalm, in Old Québec.
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