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Sep 30, 2023 · Quebec Weather in December. It is cold and snowy in Quebec in the winter, especially in January and February. The average temperature in Quebec City in December ranges from -12 °C (10°F) to 5°C (23°F). It’s slightly warmer in Montreal, -9°C (16°F) to -2°C (28°F). Snowfall is also common, with Quebec City’s December weather receiving ...
- 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...
- The Charming Architecture of Old Québec. Inside the Old City walls is a picture-perfect setting unique in North America; a little like walking into a magical kingdom.
- A White Christmas. Québec City gets a good amount of the white stuff in winter, starting in December. It’s warmer at the start of the season, making it easy to enjoy a beautiful stroll through Old Québec as it sparkles and gleams in the snow.
- All the Lights and Decorations. Anyone who loves Christmas will have their fill with all the decorations in the city’s historic neighbourhoods. The giant Christmas tree in Place Royale and the magnificent decorations all along Rue Petit-Champlain make the Petit-Champlain District utterly enchanting.
- The German Christmas Market. Starting in late November, Old Québec comes alive with the city’s German Christmas Market. The streets are filled with music and lights and the sweet smell of hot cinnamon wine every weekend until Christmas.
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- Quebec City Winter Weather Is Downright Unpredictable. Even though the official first day of winter is only December 21, Quebec doesn’t like playing by the rules.
- Understand The Feels Like Instead Of The Actual Temperature. If you’ve travelled to Quebec before, you might have already noticed that the temperature it says it is outside, is not the temperature it actually feels like.
- Don’t Depend On Activities To Be Open When You’re Visiting. Winter is a tricky month. Not only are things just closed for the winter, but even some winter specific activities might not be open.
- You Need To Dress Appropriately. All the while, other outdoor activities still go on and now they’re just less bearable because it’s cold. Winter doesn’t stop us in Quebec.
- Take the ski train to Le Massif. Mention Charlevoix to a Québecker and the response is usually a wistful sigh because of the region’s spectacular natural beauty (matched with delicious flavour trails).
- Party at the Quebec City Winter Carnival. Bonhomme is the jovial snowman mascot of Carnival. This city’s red-toqued (hatted) mascot who sports not only a broad smile but also one of Québec’s famous ceinture fléchées.
- Sleep in the Quebec Ice Hotel. Sip a cocktail then sleep overnight at Hôtel de Glace, Quebec’s Ice Hotel. You’ll be amazed at how everything in the hotel, from barstools to beds, are made from ice.
- Dogsled at Mont Sainte Anne. Meanwhile, a half-hour’s drive north of the city find Mont Sainte Anne where you can fat bike, x-country and downhill ski, board, paraglide, skate, view a ski museum, go ice canyoning – and then relax in a spa.
Jan 26, 2021 · Quebec City Weather in Winter. If you visit Quebec City between the end of November and the beginning of March, you will encounter plenty of snow and freezing cold weather. The annual snowfall here is 119 inches, most of which falls within this six-month window. Don't expect more than eight hours of daylight in December and January, but things ...
Sep 8, 2023 · Yes – winter in Quebec City is definitely cold (especially at night), so pack accordingly! Quebec City is definitely much colder than Vancouver in the winter, but still milder than in mountainous regions such as Banff. Average temperatures in during the winter months are below: December in Quebec City: 26°F (-3°C) high / 14°F (-10°C) low
