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Easter in Québec City - April 2 to April 5, 2010

Whether Easter is a religious festival for you or simply a holiday to mark the arrival of spring, Easter weekend is the perfect time to discover the Québec City area.

Here is a list of fun family activities to get you started!

Special Events

Jesuit's Mill

“Oeuf-Réka” (EGGcellent!)
The Great Easter Egg Hunt. Surprise events and participation prizes.
Admission: $4/person up to a maximum of $16/family (2 adults and 2 or more children), free for children aged 4 and under. details

Mont-Sainte-Anne

Easter at the Mountain
Sunday, April 4
As part of the Spring Madness Festival, turn a family ski day into a family fun day: mountain Easter egg hunt, rabbits and ponies in a petting zoo, inflatable games at the sugar shack, competitions, and much more! DJ on site! Our Easter bunnies can't wait to see you there! details

Stoneham Mountain Resort

Enjoy Easter at the tip of your skis! Easter egg hunt, egg decoration workshop, sweet giant bunnies that give out treats, and much more. details

Laurier Québec

March 31 to April 3, 2010
Easter farm and large aviary.
Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3
Merry-go-round poney tour for children. Maple sugar shack.
Saturday, April 3
Free chocolate treats for children! details

Galeries de la Capitale

From March 27, 2010
Discover Québec City's largest indoor Easter farm.
Closed on March 4. details

In the public libraries

Various activities for families. details

Chocolate

Choco-Musée Erico

Explore the history of chocolate and sample handmade masterpieces at this museum and chocolate shop. details

Chocolaterie de l'Île d'Orléans

This high end chocolate factory imports its ingredients from Belgium. details

La Fudgerie inc. – Les Mignardises Doucinet

New! A second address in quartier Petit-Champlain.
Milk chocolate, 72% cocoa, sesame, peppermint, hot pepper, seven spices, sugar-free and more. details

Les Chocolats Favoris/La Glacerie à l'Européenne

Chocolate shops open year-round. Mmm-good! You can sample chocolates at no charge. Two locations to serve you: Québec City and Lévis details

La chocolaterie du village (New!)

Eighty varieties of Belgian chocolate. Sugar-free and fair-trade chocolate from 21 countries. Twenty-four types of fudge. Beauty products made from chocolate. Demonstrations and interpretation centre on the history of chocolate. details

Les Délices de l'Érable

This bistro boutique features a broad range of maple syrup– and maple sugar–based pastries, chocolates, gelato, sorbets, and coffee in cozy surroundings. Gelato and sorbet tastings. Discover the many flavors of maple! details

Musée de l'Abeille

Our store is abuzz with a host of honey treats. Come sample our homemade pastries, chocolates, and cookies. details

Chocolate Spa

We all deserve a treat from time to time! What better than a chocolate-flavored pick-me-up at one of the following local spas?

Florists

Flowers are just the thing, whether it's for Sunday dinner with the in-laws or to celebrate spring. Here are a few great places to pick up a bunch:

  • Au Salon Fleuri, Fleuriste inc.
  • Centre Jardin Hamel
  • Fleurs Coupées Québec inc.

Religious Services

At a time of the year traditionally associated with church visits, what better time to discover the churches of the Québec City area, each one an architectural gem with a glorious history.

Try our top three suggestions:

Corporation du patrimoine et du tourisme religieux de Québec promotes the city's religious heritage through activities and tours.The group's website lists the times of religious services in churches across the city. Various confessions are catered for, including Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, United Church of Canada, and, of course, Roman Catholic.

Restaurants

Consult our Restaurants section nd member websites for more information. Many have special Easter menus and events.

Sugar Shacks

It is always a good idea to check availability before visiting a local sugar shack. details

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