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 2022 for celebrating the Holidays!

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German Christmas Market

10 Reasons Why You Should Go to the German Christmas Market

Nestled in the heart of Québec City, the German Christmas Market is one of the best ways to embrace the holiday spirit.

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Ferris wheel and pyrotechnics on New Year's Day in Quebec City

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Holiday Season Events

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    German Christmas Market

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    The Grand Christmas Market
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    Ensemble Gospel de Québec

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  • Impressive view of the interior of the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré with its columns and detailed ceiling.

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  • Couple walking in Place Royale and Petit-Champlain at Christmas

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  • A family photograph themselves in the snowy Petit-Champlain district, with the Château Frontenac in the background.
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Watch How Magical Québec City is for Christmas

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

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