Romantic Weekend in Winter
European charm, restaurants with an intimate atmosphere and beautiful historic streets covered in snow all add to Québec City’s romantic reputation, but romance is in the eye of the beholder and there are plenty of romantic winter activities for couples to do in Québec City that also add a sense of adventure and fun. What can we say, when you’re in love, anything can be romantic if you have the right frame of mind.
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Day 1
Introduction to the Romantic Wintery European Charm
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![Two tourists in horse-drawn carriages pass under the Saint-Louis Gate in winter.]()
Francis Gagnon
1 Stroll Through the Streets Within the Walls
1.22 kmStroll through the streets of Old Québec inside the walls and immerse yourself in over 400 years of history. Be sure to walk the old stone walls, climbing to the top of the gates for beautiful wintery views of the city.
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![Glissades de la terrasse Dufferin]()
Francis Gagnon
2 Dufferin Terrace Toboggan Slide
0.24 kmWander Dufferin Terrace, taking time for an old-fashioned toboggan ride down the Dufferin Slide and sipping on rich velvety chocolat chaud from Au 1884.
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![A couple walk in the street rue du Petit-Champlain, in winter.]()
Francis Gagnon
3 Petit-Champlain
0.49 kmTake the stairs down to Petit-Champlain and experience the magical winter wonderland of Québec's oldest shopping street.
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![Auberge Place d'Armes - room with fireplace]()
Auberge Place d'Armes
4 Spend the Night in a Romantic Hotel
The number of world-class hotels found in Old Québec is impressive. Several establishments are part of the Top 25 hotels for romance in Canada, according to Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice:
- Auberge Saint-Antoine
- Hôtel Le Manoir D'Auteuil
- Hôtel 71
- Hôtel Le Priori
- Hôtel des Coutellier
- Le Saint-Pierre
- Auberge Place d'Armes
- Hôtel Champlain
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Day 2
A Relaxing Day
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![A couple descends the interior staircase of the Pierre Lassonde pavilion at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.]()
Jeff Frenette Photography
5 Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
16.82 kmBrunch is one of the best ways to kick of the weekend in Québec City. Reserve a table in a quiet corner and indulge in Québécois cuisine. After you're done, explore the galleries and exhibits at Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
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![Un homme dans la piscine infinie qui donne sur le fleuve au Strom Spa Nordique]()
Gaëlle Leroyer
6 Nordic Spa
18.44 kmAfter an invigorating morning, melt your cares away with a hot soak, sauna and relaxing massage at Strøm Spa Nordique.
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![A couple visits the Hôtel de Glace, in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, near Québec.]()
Etienne Dionne
7 Ice Hotel
18.40 kmHead to Hôtel de Glace, Québec’s famous ice hotel, and wander through the chapel, bedrooms and hallways made of snow and ice, admiring the beautiful carvings and stopping to sip ice cider in one of the ice bars.
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