What to Do in Québec City in September

Équipe édito
Editorial Team
Updated on August 7, 2024
Québec City in fall
Pamela MacNaughtan

The month of September still has some wonderful days in store as the landscapes slowly begin to take on the most beautiful colours. Here are our suggestions for activities and events in September.

Attend the Series of Festivals and Events

  • Fierté de Québec (Québec Pride): This socio-artistic gay pride festival will once again take place in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood.
  • St-Roch XP: An urban festival combining emerging music and cuisine in the charming Saint-Roch neighbourhood.
  • La Nuit des Galeries: An immersion into the world of Québécois artists, featuring captivating performances and enchanting settings.
  • Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec: The world’s top cycling teams come to Québec City to compete in this prestigious event through the streets of Old Québec. This year, Tadej Pogacar, the Tour de France champion, has confirmed he will be attending.
  • Envol et Macadam: An event showcasing the best of alternative music and emerging artists from Québec and beyond.
  • Québec Celtic Festival: Discover the deeply Celtic roots of the Québécois people through this festival filled with unique and surprising activities.
  • Québec Magic Festival: Attend magic performances and workshops, along with large-scale shows at Place D'Youville.

Discover the Gourmet Delights of Île d’Orléans

You’ll fall in love with its ancestral homes, bucolic landscapes, and rich terroir. At this time of year, the island is buzzing with excitement! During your tour of the island, these gourmet stops are not to be missed.

Be Amazed by the Wonderful Fall Colours

The Québec City area offers several grandiose places to admire the natural spectacle of the colours that ignite the trees in autumn. Here are the best spots to see the brightest fall foliage, starting from mid-September.

Enjoy an Immersive Multimedia Night Walk

Looking for an evening activity? The new immersive multimedia pathway created by Moment Factory, Onhwa’ Lumina, enchants with the magic of light, sound and video projections. With a length of 1.2 km, Onhwa' Lumina celebrates the life and values ​​of the great Huron-Wendat Nation and is open to the public at dusk. 

Relax in a Nordic Spa

Lounging in a hammock, dining in a bathrobe, relaxing in an open-air hot tub... The cool days of September are perfect for taking a relaxation break at one of the Nordic spas in the city or its surroundings.

At Sibéria Spa or Nordique Spa Stoneham, escape by the river in a wooded environment. At Spa des Neiges and Strøm Spa Nordique, relax in outdoor baths with a view of the St. Lawrence River.

Stroll Through Farmers' Markets

It's harvest time and the public markets are overflowing with fresh local produce. Stroll through the sunbathed halls of Grand Marché or tap into the local vibe at the seasonal neighbourhood markets in and around the city.

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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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