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Christmas and the Holiday Season
The place to be for a fun white Christmas
With friends, your special someone and even your teenagers, enjoy the magic of the Holiday Season. There's a flurry of activities in store for you in the city, the suburbs and the great outdoors! We’ve got some great recommendations for enjoying a magical Holiday Season!
1. Christmas Markets
WHERE YOU CAN:
- Experience the authentic European charm of a German Christmas Market, complete with timber kiosks, in the heart of Old Québec
- Discover over 1,000 local products in the Old Port Christmas Market
Credit: Ville de Québec / Robert Greffard
2. The Best Decorated Spots
WHERE YOU CAN:
- Stroll through a true Christmas Village where the snow, lights, and European architecture create a magnificent setting
- Enjoy a romantic outing for two
- Take beautiful family photos in a magical setting
- Meet Santa Claus in the Petit Champlain District or Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Credit: Ville de Québec
3. New Year's Eve in Québec City
WHERE YOU CAN:
- Count down to the New Year amid fireworks
- Dance to folk music or a world-class DJ
- Celebrate with your friends on the heated bar and restaurant patios on Grande Allée
- Celebrate with your family on the ferris wheel overlooking the Old City
Credit: Ville de Québec
4. Themed Guided Tours
WHERE YOU CAN:
- Discover traditions of Christmas past alongside a character from the early days of New France with Cicérone Tours
- Visit local hotspots for holiday shopping and try regional culinary specialties with Tours Voir Québec
- Go in search of history, legends, and winter superstitions with Promenades Fantômes
Credit: Cicérone Tours
5. Concerts, Masses, and Shows
WHERE YOU CAN:
- Hear artists from Québec and abroad sing all the best classic holiday songs
- Enjoy a moment of quiet in one of the city’s heritage churches
Credit: Camirand Photo
Holiday Season Activities Calendar
The city and surrounding area provide countless activities for the Holiday Season. Make the most of your time off!
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