Big Weekend Fun for Québec’s National Holiday

Join the thousands of people heading to the Plains of Abraham for the big June 23 Show celebrating Québec’s culture, French language, and identity.

Activities for the whole family
Several cultural activities are offered to celebrate the National Holiday on June 23 and 24. Musical performances, circus acts, historical animations, community picnic... a gathering for the whole family.

Whether for cocktails, dinner, or to share a few tapas, we’re making a beeline for the patio and soaking up those vacation vibes. Québec City has countless outdoor spots for enjoying a drink, a meal, and breathtaking centuries-old architecture with the majestic St. Lawrence River as a backdrop.

Grab your squad and raise a glass to Québec’s national holiday, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day! Did you know there are more than 30 microbreweries in the Québec City area? Get in on the hustle and bustle of the city at Noctem Artisans Brasseurs or Brasserie Inox, or take it easy and unwind in a picture-perfect setting at Souche Stoneham or Microbrasserie de l’Île d'Orléans. There truly is something for everyone.

• Take a guided walking tour of Old Québec to learn more about the birthplace of French civilization in North America.
• Head up to the Observatoire de la Capitale to take in the breathtaking view—and dive into the city’s history through the Horizons exhibition.
• Discover the In Other Words, Québec exhibition at the Musée de la civilisation, which traces the major events that have shaped Québec society across six pavilions, each devoted to a specific theme.
• Relax on the fine sandy beach of Station de la Plage along the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain.
• Attend the Grand spectacle KWE! on June 21—a full day of free festivities celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Visit the immersive exhibition 100 years of nightlife at Îlot des Palais.