8 Ways to Enjoy the Easter Holiday in Québec City

Easter simply wouldn't be Easter without chocolate! And when it's crafted with pride in small batches, it's easy to give in to temptation without feeling too guilty! Stop by one of the Québec City area's chocolate shops to sample mouth-watering chocolate in every shape and size.

Look for our suggestions for a memorable brunch. Many restaurants will also have special Easter menus. Book as soon as possible to guarantee your place in the chosen restaurant.

What could be more tantalizing than the sweet smell of boiling maple syrup? Follow the aroma to one of the area's many sugar shacks where fun, folklore, and traditions await!

Short on time? A number of merchants in the heart of the city offer shoppers the chance to sample and purchase a variety of tasty maple products. Try La Petite cabane à sucre de Québec located in Petit-Champlain or Le Grand Marché de Québec.

Take advantage of the longer sunny days to hit the slopes. Many of the area's ski resorts also offer special Easter Break activities.

Looking for an evening activity? The new immersive multimedia pathway created by Moment Factory, Onhwa’ Lumina, enchants with the magic of light, sound and video projections. With a length of 1.2 km, Onhwa' Lumina celebrates the life and values ​​of the great Huron-Wendat Nation and is open to the public at dusk. 

Explore the superb architectural monuments steeped in history. Visiting historic sites reveals the importance of the rich French, British, Indigenous and North American influences that have coloured our culture over the past 400 years.

This long weekend is the perfect time to revitalize yourself in one of the Nordic spas and health centers in the region. Massages, thermal baths, wraps, beauty treatments... Your body and mind can only be grateful.

Québec City is a great place to stroll around, snap shots, and have some good eats. But it’s also full of history and secrets that come to life with a local guide. A guided walking tour will leave you seeing the city in a whole new light.