What to Do in Québec City in November

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.