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- 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.
- The Ultimate 3-Day Guide to December in Quebec City
- Other Things to Do If You Have More Time
- Where to Stay
- Where to Eat and Drink
- Tips to Know Before You Go
Day 1: Sight-Seeing and Exploring the Upper Town on Foot
Day one of being in Quebec City is a lot to take in, especially in the winter. Odds are, you – like me – have never seen a fortified city (that could double as the ultimate holiday snowglobe) before in your life! So ease in slowly, get your bearings, and take it all in. After landing at 9 am, I checked into my hotel, Monsieur Jean, and started my first day strolling down Rue Saint Jean to grab coffee and a sandwich at a nearby incredibly cute cafe called Paillard. It was at this exact moment...
Day Two: Montmorency Falls, Grand Marché, The Christmas Market, and a Castle Visit
On day two, start off by venturing a bit further outside the city walls because there is a ton to see! You can take public transportation, rent a bike, or rent a carfor the morning (details at the bottom of this post). Then, after a bit of exploration, come back for a full-on dose of holiday cheer. I promise, it’s the BEST and most unique part about a December visit to Quebec (and I’m biased, obviously, because today involves the Christmas Market – duh!).
Day Three: Toboggan Rides, Exploring Lower Town, Eating at a Monastery, and Ice Skating at Night
After spending two days exploring Upper Town and beyond, the third and final day is all about squeezing in as much as possible before leaving (so sad, I know). Start out back at the Château Frontenac with a toboggan ride, then head down to Old Quebec’s Lower Town for an afternoon of exploring some of the city’s most picturesque streets.
Of course, if you wind up with more than 3 days to spend in Quebec City, here are some more activities and sights to add to your itinerary! 1. Cartier Street:A shopping street outside the city walls that’s more local and a bit more upscale than the souvenir shops you’ll find in Old Quebec. 2. Museums: There are several museums to check out througho...
Airbnb Options (New to Airbnb? Use this link to save up to $55 on your first booking!)Currency: Quebec City uses the Canadian Dollar ($1 CAD = $0.77 USD, roughly)Language: Quebec City is predominantly (over 90%) French-speaking, but a majority of the population also speaks great English, so you’ll have very few – if any – problems getting around.Transportation: Old Quebec is a walking city! But if you want to get out and explore, you can rent a bike or rent a car. Uber is also available, as well as local taxi services which seemed pretty e...Sunset Time: The sun sets in December around 4 – 4:30 pm. Keep this in mind when planning your schedule!People also ask
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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.
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.
Sep 30, 2023 · Quebec Weather in December ; Winter Packing Tips for Quebec in December ; 31 Things to Do in Quebec in December. 1. Old Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; 2. Le Château Frontenac; 3. Luminothérapie in Montreal; 4. Fortification Wall of Quebec City; 5. Quartier Petit Champlain; 6. Place Royale in Old Quebec City; 7. Christmas Magic in ...
Dec 25, 2021 · Québec City Winter Itinerary: Things to Do + Where to Stay By Lily Fang December 24, 2021 May 7, 2023 Québec City is the quintessential winter destination, offering beautiful snowscapes, quaint architecture, and cold-weather activities.
Sep 8, 2023 · December in Quebec City: 26°F (-3°C) high / 14°F (-10°C) low. January in Quebec City: 20°F high (-6°C) / 6°F (-13°C) low. February in Quebec City: 24°F high (-4°C) / 8°F (-13°C) low. March in Quebec City: 33°F high (0.5°C) / 18°F (-8°C) low.
