Stretch Your Legs at the Shopping Center
Slip your sneakers on—there are over a thousand merchants and shops in Québec City!
In the west end, boulevard Laurier is a must for its three fabulous fashion centers: Laurier, Place de la Cité, and Place Ste-Foy. Flitting between them easily on foot, you'll find absolutely everything!
Want to mix some entertainment into your shopping experience? Between one try-on session and the next, Galeries de la Capitale has what it takes—North America's second largest indoor amusement park, complete with rides, the country's largest IMAX screen, and movie theatres too.
Other malls, like Place Fleur de Lys, are within easy reach, just a few minutes from downtown. It's hard to know what to try next!
Strolling through quartier Petit-Champlain
In the heart of North America's oldest shopping district, you'll fall under the spell of cobblestone streets and historic homes, some of which date back to the 17th century.
Soak up the authentic surroundings and European atmosphere as you admire the window displays and browse the eclectic array of boutiques dedicated to fashion and the decorative arts.
In winter, the district turns into a magical fairyland decked out in snow, holiday decorations, and twinkling lights.
With your new-found treasures in tow, you'll appreciate the warmth of the local bistros and restaurants all the more.
Visit quartier Petit-Champlain for a shopping experience like no other!
Explore Our Shopping Streets
Looking for art, Inuit sculpture, jewelry, furs? Head for the Old City. You'll discover all kinds of great finds along such streets as Saint-Jean, Saint-Louis, Saint-Pierre and De Buade.
Interested in antiques? Make a beeline for rue Saint-Paul and its celebrated antique shops.
Ever heard of rue du Trésor? It's an actual open air art gallery—the perfect place to pick out a canvas, watercolor, or charcoal drawing!
In more contemporary surroundings, the new Saint-Roch district is well worth a visit, with designer boutiques and trendy restaurants on Du Parvis, Saint-Joseph, and Charest streets. And don't miss the celebrated Benjo toy store, where childhood dreams come true.
Then spoil yourself a little with the decorative boutiques, gourmet shops, bakeries, chocolatiers, and cafés on avenue Cartier, in the Saint-Jean district or on avenue Maguire in Sainte-Foy–Sillery—Cap-Rouge.
Go Mind Traveling at Salon International du Livre
de Québec (book fair)
There's no better place for book browsing!
Every year in mid-April, you can meet your favorite authors or stock up on reading material at Salon international du livre de Québec.
An event you won't want to miss!
Get an Eyeful at Craft Fairs and Showcases
Crazy about exclusive hand-crafted objects?
Visit the artisans who display their wares at craft showcases, December's Salon des artisans de Québec, or the summertime Salon Plein Art event.
You'll be impressed with their skills and the extraordinary creations they concoct out of materials such as wood, glass, textiles, paper, leather, ceramics, and more. A great place to find original gifts for friends and family—or even yourself!
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