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- Go Sledding Down a Hill Like a Kid. Sledding is one of the classic winter activities for kids and parents alike. Whether you’re spending a day snow tubing at a resort like Village Vacances Valcartier, zipping down the old-fashioned toboggan run at Dufferin Terrace, or flying down the 7.5 km luge course at Massif de Charlevoix, you’ll get to the bottom grinning from ear to ear and shouting “again!”
- Skate on the Prettiest Rinks. Lace up your skates and get out onto one of the many rinks in the Québec City area. The refrigerated ones at Place D’Youville and on the Plains of Abraham offer an enchanting historical setting and great ice, no matter the weather.
- Spend a Night Somewhere Special. Turn your accommodation into an experience by choosing a fun, unique place to stay. There’s no better way to wrap up a day spent outdoors than by cozying up to a fire in a yurt at Village Yourtes Valcartier or Vallée Bras-du-Nord or in one of the floating houses at Bora-Boréal.
- See the Ice Hotel. Visitors from around the world have been coming to see this architectural marvel for over 20 years. The Hôtel de Glace is made entirely of ice and snow and has a new theme each year.
- German Christmas Market. November 23 to December 23, 2023 (2024 Date TBC) A classic Old Quebec City winter activity is the German Christmas Market. They have everything you need; whether you seek handmade gifts or simply want to bask in the charming atmosphere.
- Salon des Artisans de Québec. December 1 to 10, 2023 (2024 Date TBC) The Salon des artisans de Québec is an ideal destination for Christmas shopping. It showcases an array of locally made products: handcrafted items, artworks, local agri-food products, etc.
- Kaleidoscopes Festival. December 27 to 31, 2023 (2024 Date TBC) Every winter in Quebec City, the Kaleidoscopes Festival happens at the tail end of the German Christmas Festival.
- New Year's Eve Celebration. December 28 to 31, 2023 (2024 Date TBC) Every year, during the last week of December, the Grande-Allée gets ready to ring in the new year with its Toboggan Festival.
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Jan 19, 2020 · I visited Quebec City over a 3-day weekend in December, and in that amount of time I was able to experience the most charming cobblestone streets, sidewalks lined with talented Christmas carolers, savory poutine and buttery pastries, a lively European Christmas market (YAY), picture-perfect snowfall, monasteries, castles, citadels, and more.
Nov 15, 2023 · November 15, 2023. By Visit Quebec. Visiting Quebec City in December is our favorite time. The snow is up to the windowsills and there’s a fire roaring in the fireplace, from mid to late December until around the first of March. Quebec City in December is a captivating canvas of white.
- 3 Days in Quebec City: Day 1
- 3 Days in Quebec City: Day 2
- 3 Days in Quebec City: Day 3
- 3 Days in Quebec City: Restaurants and Dining
- 3 Days in Quebec City: Where to Stay
- 3 Days in Quebec City in Winter
For the first day of our three days in Quebec City, we explored the city and got oriented with our new surroundings. We spent most of our time in Old Quebec. Quebec City’s old town is divided into two sections: Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville). Upper Town is above the escarpment on Cape Diamond (Cap Diamant) and Lower Town is b...
It’s always good to factor in rainy day activities while traveling. It’s bound to happen, right? Thankfully, there are plenty of things to do indoors in Quebec and these were on our list anyway. I suggest saving these activities for the day when it’s most likely to rain. There are so many great outdoor activities in Quebec, and you want to save the...
It’s time for the third day of this Quebec City 3 day itinerary. Since we drove to Quebec City from Toronto for this trip (about an eight hour drive), we had the freedom to drive outside of the city. If you’re interested in visiting any of the below attractions but you don’t have a car, I make some suggestions within the individual blog posts about...
Throughout your 3 days in Quebec City, you’ll be looking for the best restaurants and dining options. As we follow a vegan diet, we found all of the best places to accommodate a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle in Quebec City. For a full listing, take a look at our Quebec City vegan guide. Here are a few of our top picks, even if you don’t follow a v...
We’ve had the opportunity to stay at four different hotels in Quebec City: two in Upper Town and two in Lower Town. Justin and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at all four hotels, although the two in Lower Town had the most character out of them all. We’ll provide a brief overview of all four so you can decide accordingly.
Justin and I have been fortunate to visit Quebec City in late November and February, enjoying the holiday season in Quebec City as well as winter celebrations. Justin and I attended the thrilling ATSX ice cross competition (formerly known as Red Bull Crashed Ice), which doesn’t come to Quebec City every year (but definitely check it out when it doe...
Feb 2, 2019 · The cost of the ferry is $3.60 CAD each way. Ferry on the Saint Laurent River | Address: 10 Rue des Traversiers, Québec, QC G1K 8L8, Canada. The food markets in Quebec City are chock full of locally produced products, including 29869276 varieties of delicious maple things.
Enter the fascinating world of nearly 10,000 specimens from 300 species! Aquarium du Québec is spectacularly located overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Visit the Awesome Ocean Discovery tunnel to check out the creatures that inhabit the depths of the Pacific, and find out about Québec’s rivers and streams too.
