Explore Benjo's

In the Saint-Roch district, you'll find the most marvelous toy store in the country. Rediscover the child within amidst mountains of original and educational toys, costumes, and the enormous candy section.

And that's not all! There are rides on the giant electric train, teddy bear workshops, a life-size robot, clothing collections, a restaurant/arts and crafts studio with pottery-painting and jewelry-making workshops, and a party room—it's a fabulous world just for kids.

Benjo's Toy Store—you'll wish you were a kid all over again.

Experience the Spirit of the Season

Holiday magic is truly that in the Old City.

Walking through the Old City under its blanket of snow is like stepping into a life-size Christmas village with its trees, shops, and lamp-posts all decked out in twinkling lights.

In this fairytale atmosphere, oldtime carols and story-tellers welcome you to the Petit-Champlain district.

Near the Château Frontenac, don't miss the Boutique de Noël on rue de Buade and the skating rink at place D'Youville!

Visit a Farm

Farm visits are always a hit with kids, and there are great ones in Portneuf, Côte-de-Beaupré, and on Île d'Orléans.

You'll find livestock farms, traditional farms, and market gardens featuring ducks, geese, sheep, goats, cheese, maple syrup, honey, essential oils, pick-your-own strawberries in summer and apples and pumpkins in fall.

Who is the best strawberry picker in the family? Bring back your delicious fruits or… eat them on the way!

You'll find traditional farms and market gardens featuring ducks, geese, sheep, goats, cheese, maple syrup, honey, essential oils, pick-your-own strawberries in summer and apples and pumpkins in fall.

A Day at the Beach

Splashing in the water and making sandcastles is always lots of fun—and Québec City has it!

The beach at lac Saint-Joseph is perfect for young people, with playgrounds, swimming, a half-kilometer-long beach and camping.

If you're looking for a beach right in town, Baie de Beauport (bay) is one of the most popular, with its waterpark and beautiful St. Lawrence River site.

While away the hours on the beach in Québec City. It's fun for kids and relaxing for parents!

Observe the Butterflies

For over ten years, the Butterfly Aviary at the Domaine de Maizerets in Québec City is open to the public. The goal of this fun and educational activity is to teach people about the insect world (butterflies in particular) and underscore the importance of conservation. Visitors can speak to the team of entomologist-guides at an outdoor gazebo, where 150 to 300 local and exotic species of butterflies live in a hanging net structure.

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