What to Do in Québec City in November

Équipe édito
Editorial Team
Updated on October 4, 2024
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Marche de Noël allemand, Kerstin Winkler

November is the time of year for taking a break before the madness of the holidays (did someone say spa day?), marvelling at the first snowflakes as they fall from the sky, and watching as the city lights up for Christmas. With so many ways to brighten up the month of November, the year is sure to end on a high note. So get out your calendars and check out our recommendations of things to see and do in November.

Get Into the Christmas Spirit

Nothing chases away the November grey like the warmth and magic of Christmas. As the city gets decked out for the holidays and the first snowflakes begin to fall, you’ll find plenty of events to put you in a holiday mood.

With dazzling lights, wooden stands, and the smell of cinnamon, mulled wine, and pretzels wafting through the air, the German Christmas Market is a little slice of Europe right in Old Québec. The Christmas Market runs November 21 to December 23, 2024 (Thursday to Sunday).

Relax at a Nordic Spa

Get ready to hang out in a hammock, eat in your bathrobe, and relax in a bathtub as you gaze up at the sky. It’s time to treat yourself to a little self-care in one of the Nordic spas before the madness of the holidays hits. Some spas to the north of the city will already have a more wintery feel, such as Sibéria Spa or Nordique Spa Stoneham.

Have a Blast at a Museum

When was the last time you went to a museum? Well now’s your chance. There are museums and interpretation centres throughout the Québec City area, particularly in Old Québec, and they’re all bursting with historical treasures.

In November, don’t miss:

  • The fascinating exhibition Québec, in Other Words,  which recounts the key events that shaped Québec at the Musée de la civilisation.
  • The exhibition Early Days at the MNBAQ, which showcases nearly 200 years of Indigenous artistic creation in Canada.

Go Nuts at an Indoor Play Place

No one can predict the weather in November. Luckily, Québec City has plenty of indoor play places where you can forget whatever Mother Nature is doing outside. Go zipping down the waterslides at the tropical-themed Bora Parc or start the skating season early on the longest indoor ice path in North America at Méga Parc, located in the Galeries de la Capitale mall.

Get a Head Start on Your Christmas Shopping

Starting your Christmas shopping in November could save you a lot of hassle and leave you free to enjoy the start of the snowy season come December. Plus, it's super fun to shop local while exploring the town.

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Équipe édito
Editorial Team

As proud residents of our beloved city, we’re delighted to be sharing our tips about the things and places we love most in the Québec City area. Always on the lookout for what's new, we have decades of experience for Québec City's official tourist guide. What a joy for us to help you discover everything this vibrant and welcoming city has to offer!

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