What to Do in Québec City in June

The month of June kicks off the festival season. Don't miss these events:

• The weekend of the National Holiday marks the official beginning of summer and is filled with activities, including the traditional show on the Plains of Abraham for National Day on June 23^th. 
• Jazz lovers will be delighted to attend nearly 90 performances during Festival Québec Jazz in June.

Old Québec has several stories to share through its heritage treasures. By entering the historical attractions, you will find out why the destination is so unique in America. Here are some of the historial gems in Old Québec to discover.

Just a few minutes from downtown Québec City, the various attractions and local cuisine of Wendake will immerse you in the spirit of this people. And why not enhance this experience by staying at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, whose architecture is inspired by the longhouse? With its numerous events and new offerings not to be missed, June is an excellent opportunity to explore this culture:

• The Kwe! Meeting Indigenous Peoples event showcases Indigenous Nations and returns in its format presented at Place Jean-Béliveau in Québec City.
• The KWE! Show offers a full day of free festivities to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
• The Huron-Wendat Museum presents a permanent exhibition featuring important figures of the Wendat Nation.
• The Wendake International Pow Wow offers an exceptional experience where First Nations dancers from here and beyond compete to dazzle the audience. 
• The immersive journey Onhwa' Lumina is an excellent way to end a day of discovery. This 1.2 km forest trail unfolds to the rhythms and ancestral chants in a journey that takes us to the stars.

Fascinating worlds open up to us, where art and sensation take shape!

At the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, discover Hyperrealism: This Is Not a Body, an immersive exhibition where illusion blurs with reality. Through some 40 sculptures that are remarkably lifelike, these pieces explore the evolution of the human figure in art since the 1970s. It invites us to reflect on our relationship with the body, identity, and our reality perception.

Meanwhile, at the Musée de la civilisation, experience the exhibition Pleasures, starting June 18. This multisensory journey explores the many sources of pleasure in both body and brain. Learn about the role pleasure plays in our lives and societies, while discovering its physiological and chemical mechanisms.

With its historic architecture and the majestic St. Lawrence River, Québec City offers many terrace restaurants for dining or having a drink in a breathtaking setting. 

Snack shacks are a venerable French Canadian tradition, and the Québec City area is no exception. Some stick to down-home staples like fries and poutines, while others, like Chez Mag on Île d’Orléans, are all about reinventing old favourites.

MTBers will find plenty of places to test their skills—and their pedal power—less than an hour outside Québec City. Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Empire 47 all have great trails for all levels of rider, including beginners looking to try the sport, while the enduro trails at Sentiers du Moulin are the perfect place to get sendy.