25 Ways to Make November Bright
Who said November is dull and grey? In Québec City, it’s warm, fun, and welcoming, with all kinds of events and activities that bring people together. To find out how to make November magical, read on!
- Québec Table Gourmande par Ludovic Gauthier
Do the Québec Table Gourmande Festival
With over 70 participating restaurants, Québec Table Gourmande is a food festival not to be missed. Explore new restaurants in different neighbourhoods for an outstanding culinary experience.
- Entourage sur-le-Lac
Sleep at a Hotel
Most hotels have lower rates and great deals at this time of year.
- Marche de Noël allemand, Kerstin Winkler
Visit a Christmas Market and Get into the Holiday Spirit
Who said you have to wait until December to get into the holiday spirit? The festivities start on November 23 at Québec City’s German Christmas Market, filling Old Québec with light.
- Audet Photo
See a Show
A show is a sure bet for a night in good company. We love getting out to see a show at one of the many venues in the area.
- Strøm spa nordique
Relax at a Spa or Wellness Centre
November is the perfect month to relax before the hustle and bustle of the holidays and indulge in a little self care at a wellness centre or a Nordic spa.
- Étienne Dionne
Enjoy a Local Pint
Québec’s craft breweries are calling! Pull up a chair for some comfort food and a fine craft beer. We like the award-winning brews and down-to-earth vibes at La Souche and La Korrigane, but with some thirty microbreweries in the region, there’s plenty more to explore!
- Ludovic Gauthier
Try a New Restaurant
Discovering a new restaurant is so satisfying. Our recent faves include Distillerie Arsenal & CO. and Ouroboros, where the dishes are extra special thanks to ingredients from the restaurant’s very own farm.
- Parade des Jouets
Take the Kids to a Christmas Parade
On November 11, the streets of Québec come alive for the city’s traditional toy parade.
- Audet Photo
Grab a Coffee and Explore the Neighbourhoods
It’s getting cooler, which makes a nice, hot cup of locally roasted coffee the perfect bevvy for a stroll around town. So cozy and satisfying!
- Clovis Jacob et Thierry Pellerin
Indulge in Comfort Food
Take a quick trip to Switzerland with the cheese fondue at La Grolla or indulge in comfort food at one of the many local restaurants in the region.
- Ciel! Bistro-Bar
Go for Brunch
Brunch is the very best reason to get out of bed in the morning. Head to Lapin Sauté for brunch and shopping in the Petit-Champlain District, or make it a grand affair with the brunch at Ciel! Bistro-Bar.
- Petit-Champlain, Audet Photo
Admire the Christmas Decorations
Chase away the November grey with the magic of Christmas. Starting in November, the Petit-Champlain and other central districts are decked out in lights, which makes for an enchanting evening stroll.
- Parc Montmorency, Francis Fontaine
Bask in Nature at a City Park
With the days growing shorter, it’s important to fill up on fresh air and sunshine. It’s surprising how healthy a simple walk can be!
- Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Take Afternoon Tea
Weekend afternoons are high teatime at Château Frontenac and Auberge Saint-Antoine, where a delicious platter of fresh tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries awaits.
- Ateliers & Saveurs
Take a Cooking Class
Hone those kitchen skills and try new recipes with a cooking class at Ateliers & Saveurs Québec.
- Photo ; courtoisie : SPAQ, crédit René Masson
Sharpen Those Skates
Get those thighs and calves ready for skating season at an indoor skating rink. It’s the perfect time to try the Olympic ring at Centre de glaces Intact Assurance or go skating with the kids at the Méga Parc’s patinarium. Just be sure to check the skating schedules and book ahead!
- La Revanche
Play a New Game
Nothing says cozy times like a new board game. For endless options and expert advice on which game to pick, swing by La Revanche, Le Randolph, or Benjo.
- Remparts de Québec
Watch a Remparts Game
Hockey fever has taken hold! We’re reared up and ready to cheer on the local team with family and friends. Lucky for us, Québec City’s Remparts have six home games in November. Game on!
- Sanctuary of the Unseen Forest. Marshmallow Laser Feast & Andres Roberts, 2022. Gracieuseté de MLF et Sandra Ciampone.
Go to the Museum
The museum is a classic all-weather outing. At Musée de la civilisation, “Our Time on Earth” shares 120 solutions to climate change, while “Love Me Gender” invites us to explore gender identity. At Musée national des beaux-arts (MNBAQ), “View the Night” is a new collective exhibition that embraces the night. See it first in November!
- Cicérone Tours
Take a Guided Tour of Château Frontenac
The Château Frontenac’s juicy secrets and fascinating history are revealed on a guided tour into the darkest corners of this famous hotel. Follow it up with a drink and a bite at Sam and a leisurely stroll to admire the Christmas trees in the grand entrance hall.
- Ludovica Miniland
Entertain the Kids
Go on a spree at the Méga Parc in Galeries de la Capitale or see the “Ludovica” exhibition at Laurier Québec. There’s also the wave pool at the Bora Parc, the climbing at Récréofun and the bouncy-bouncy fun-fun-fun at Carie Factory.
- À Double Tour
Escape from an Escape Room
Test those puzzle-solving skills and break free at one of the city’s many escape rooms. There’s À Double Tour, Défi Évasion, Eliviascape, and Sauve qui peut.
- Boutique des Métiers d'Art
Shop for Local Gifts
Get that holiday shopping done at Galeries de la Capitale’s Signé Local or in one of the many independent stores in the city centre.
- Lorraine Richard-Nolin
Get in on the Action at the Grand Marché
With an oyster bar, a special market of crafts, a local wine and spirits market, and the annual Christmas market, November weekends are a busy time at Québec City’s Grand Marché!
- Centre de l'Hetre
Stay Somewhere Unique
What if we made November the month for reconnecting with nature? The many unique accommodation options in the region provide plenty of ways to spend quality time in the great outdoors.