Christmas & Holiday Season

  • People walk in the evening on rue du Petit-Champlain, covered with snow and decorated with many illuminated trees.
    10 Reasons Why Québec City is the Best Christmas Destination Read

Québec City’s Holiday Season is simply magical! Lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other within Old Quebec. 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 CNN ranked Québec City among the world’s top 15 destinations in 2022 for celebrating the Holidays!

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German Christmas Market

10 Reasons Why You Should Go to the 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

  • Wooden kiosks at the German Christmas Market

    German Christmas Market

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    Dan Thouin Trio

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    Emilie-Claire Barlow

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  • Festivaliers pour Toboggan

    New Year's Eve in Québec City

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More Tips

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    6 Magical Spots to Enjoy Québec City’s Holiday Sparkle
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  • Couple walking in Place Royale and Petit-Champlain at Christmas

    A Romantic Holiday Weekend

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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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  • 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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  • Quartier Petit Champlain

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

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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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  • 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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