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Nov 14, 2023 · The arrival of snow and cold weather allows us to put some outdoor activities on our agenda. Here are some suggestions: Snow tubing: Opening of Village Vacances Valcartier on December 16. Alpine skiing: Start of the ski season at Stoneham , Mont-Sainte-Anne and Massif de Charlevoix in early December. Ice skating: The ice rink at Place D ...
- 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 · Sunset Time: The sun sets in December around 4 – 4:30 pm. Keep this in mind when planning your schedule! Weather: Quebec City is usually anywhere from -10º F to 30º F in December. You’ll usually find either crystal-clear skies or overcast days with fresh snowfall, so it’s best to be prepared for anything.
- Visit the Ice Hotel. The Hôtel de Glace is made entirely of ice and snow, making it an ethereal winter experience. To visit the hotel, you’ll have to venture about 30 minutes outside Québec City to the Valcartier Vacation Village, located in a more remote part of the region.
- Take a ride down the giant toboggan slide. The toboggan slide offers a stunning winter view of the famous Château Frontenac hotel, Dufferin Terrace, and St. Lawrence River.
- Walk through Old Québec (Vieux-Québec) Old Québec is split into two parts: the Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville). The Upper Town is a bit more modern, but still incredibly quaint.
- Go ice skating right by the old city walls. There’s nothing more festive and wintery than skating at an outdoor rink with a beautiful backdrop. In the Upper Town at Place D’Youville, you’ll find just that.
- Try A Kir
- Celebrate at The Quebec Winter Carnival
- Toboggan Slide
- Grab A Fancy Cocktail at 1608 Bar
- Soak in A Nordic Spa
- French Onion Soup Marathon
- Explore Quartier Petit Champlain
- Save Your Legs- Ride The Funiculaire Du Vieux
- Go Ice Canoeing
- Maple Taffy on Snow
When we visited Quebec City we made an effort to try all the French Canadian food we couldand the local Québécois is a Kir. This tasty and refreshing cocktail is usually made with black currant liqueur and dry white wine, though there are variations on the classic recipe. This area of Canada is amazing for growing black currant (aka cassis in Frenc...
Quebec City is stunning in the summertime of course, but I think it’s the most fun to visit in the winter due to the way the locals embrace the cold weather. Their famous winter carnival is a great example. It takes place every February, so since we visited in December we didn’t get to attend but it’s absolutely on my bucket list. This carnival has...
The giant winter toboggan slide in upper Old Town is hands down the unique Quebec City thing you can do. I haven’t seen slides like this offered anywhere in the world. You hurdle down the slides at 70 km / hour (about 43 miles per hour) and are treated to an insane view of the city. It was built in 1884 and is only a few bucks to ride so it’s super...
Inside the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is the famous 1608 Bar(named after the year French explorers touch the shores). This is a small bar that’s incredibly cozy and – in true Fairmont style – makes some dang tasty and elaborate cocktails. We stopped by for a happy hour drink before dinner one night and I wasn’t prepared for a blow torch to be used ...
I love a good spa moment and cold plunging (I got hooked after booking asauna in the Oslo Fjords last summer) so when I learned aboutStrøm Spa NordiqueI knew we had to visit. This is an utterly unique Nordic spa that overlooks Saint Lawrence River. It has tons of outdoor hot tubs, a lazy river, a sauna, lounging rooms, cold plunging pools and spa t...
Here it’s simply known as Soupe à l’Oignon but us Americans call it French Onion Soup and yes, there are tons of spots all around the city that make a dang tasty Soupe à l’Oignon. And, during the winter when it’s all cold and windy outside, we quickly found ourselves craving hot cheesy onion soup every day for lunch. Here’s the top spots to find so...
Quartier Petit Champlain is arguably the prettiest part of Old Quebec City. I mean, all of Old Town oozes charming vibes, but Petit Champlain sits on the lower part of the hill and there’s something so cool about the Fairmont towering over the shops and restaurants that make it extra cute. Rue du Petit-Champlain is the most popular since it’s dotte...
The Funiculaireis basically a nifty little street elevator that connects the Historic District of Old Québec upper town and lower town parts (Dufferin Terrace and Quartier Petit-Champlain, Place-Royale and the Old Port). It’s best to use it when you are down in the Petit Champlain area and take it to the upper town so you don’t have to walk allllll...
The Canadians sure do know how to take advantage of all the seasons. When the Saint Lawerance river freezes up in the winter, you can still get out on the water via an adventurous ice canoe experience. Canot à Glace Expérience offers the coolest (pun intended) canoe tours on the river in the winter. You’ll get equipped some basics like gloves and b...
Sorry Vermont, but after one lick of Quebec maple taffy stick, I knew they are queens of maple syrup production for a reason. It’s just simply the best in the world (and they make the most in the world, with about 70% All over Quebec Provence, you’ll find maple syrup farms (you can sometimes spot them from the road – look for maple groves with litt...
Nov 19, 2022 · 24. Take in the Art at Musee de National des Beaux Arts. Head indoors and take in some of Quebec City’s museums during your winter visit. I always love to visit art museums, and Quebec City has a very good one in the Musee de National des Beaux Arts. The museum is located outside the city walls, on the top of the hill.
Nov 15, 2023 · 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. The city’s historic streets, charming architecture, and cobblestone pathways are often ...
