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Jan 19, 2020 · 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 ...
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Jan 1, 2024 · Relax at a Thermal Spa. Yes, part of the draw of visiting Quebec City in the winter is to enjoy the snow, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be relaxing. Quebec City has a few thermal spas that make for a perfect way to spend a winter day. StrØm Spa is one of the most popular options since it is located within the Old City.
