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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Toboggan New Year in Québec City

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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  • 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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  • Biosphere
    Grands Feux Loto-Québec

    Grands Feux Loto-Québec Fireworks

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  • Gens costumés aux Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France

    New France Festival

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  • Cyclists at the finish line.

    Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

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  • Tocadéo

    Tocadéo

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More Tips

  • Children around a fireplace in a Log Cabin (Au Chalet en Bois Rond)

    The Best Family Hotels in Québec City

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  • Impressive view of the interior of the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré with its columns and detailed ceiling.

    Must-See Churches and Religious Sites

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  • Wooden kiosks at the German Christmas Market

    What to Do in Québec City in December

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  • Quartier Petit Champlain

    Restaurants That Are Open for the Holidays in Québec City

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  • Hot Chocolate
    Québec City’s 5 Best Hot Chocolates
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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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  • Quartier Petit Champlain

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

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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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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.