Christmas & Holiday Season

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Québec City’s Holiday Season is simply magical! Lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other within Old Quebec. Starting at the end of November, Old Québec is transformed into a real Christmas village, just like out of Charles Dickens's novel « A Christmas Carol ». No wonder CNN ranked Québec City among the world’s top 15 destinations in 2019 for celebrating the Holidays!

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Christmas and New Year in Québec City

Fall under the spell of Old Québec which is transformed into a real Christmas village and discover the different events that enliven the city.

Holiday Season Events

  • Parade des jouets
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    La Parade des jouets (Christmas Parade)

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  • Marché de Noël allemand
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    German Christmas Market

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  • Allée de kiosques au Grand Marché de Noël
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    The Grand Christmas Market

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