A Hot Summer in Québec City

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Editor's Picks
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What to Do in Québec City in August

Craft beers and New France are featured this month. See our top picks for a stay in Québec City in August.

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Petit Champlain
3 Days in Summer

If you’re in town for 3 days and wondering what to do to, here’s an itinerary that will help you to enjoy the best of Québec City in 72 hours.

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  • Cassis Monna & filles
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    Aerial view of Old Québec, the St. Lawrence River, the Château Frontenac and the Holy Trinity Church.
    Québec and Charlevoix Itinerary: The Best in 7 Days Read
  • Montmorency Waterfalls
    The 5 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the Québec City Area Read
    Whale watching on a zodiac
    Whale Watching Tours from Québec City Read
  • Quebec city mountain biking
    Riding Empire 47 Mountain Biking Trails Read
  • A group of people do the winter Via Ferrata activity at Canyon Sainte-Anne.
    Spectacular Via Ferrata and Zipline Adventures Read
    Vallée Bras-du-Nord
    4 Trails to Experience the Best of Mountain Biking Read
Activities to Explore

  • A Native American dancer performs a traditional dance inside the longhouse in Wendake.
    Aboriginal Tourism
  • Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale
    Amusement Parks
  • A mother and her son observe the fish in the Grand Ocean tunnel at the Aquarium du Québec.
    Aquarium, Wildlife Parks and Farms
  • Two little girls pick apples in an orchard on Ile d'Orléans.
    Pick-Your-Own
  • A woman slides down the Turbo 6 water slide at Village Vacances Valcartier, in summer.
    Swimming
  • Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding
    Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding
  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Rowboat fishing
    Fishing and Hunting
  • Climbing and canyoning
    Climbing and canyoning
  • Language Courses
    Language Courses
  • Tour in Old Québec with a traditional character
    Excursions and Guided Tours
  • Dégustation de produits locaux lors d'une visites gourmandes
    Food Tours
  • Tour Martello sur les plaines d'Abraham en hiver
    Gardens and Nature Walk
  • Golfing
    Golfing
  • Arbraska Duchesnay
    Treetop Adventures
  • Sentiers des Caps de Charlevoix
    Hiking
  • Point of interest
    Historical Sites
  • A couple walk in the street rue du Petit-Champlain, in winter.
    Places to Shop
  • Grand Marché de Québec
    Public Markets
  • Outdoor tasting of several different beers in a microbrewery.
    Microbreweries
  • Mountain biking at Empire 47
    Mountain Biking
  • A young girl looks through a display case in an exhibition at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
    Museums and Interpretation Centres
  • Live music in Québec City
    Nightlife
  • A couple relaxes in a Nordic spa in winter.
    Nordic Spas
  • Moose Watching at Forêt Montmorency
    Wildlife and Bird Watching
  • A couple snowshoes in the winter on the Les Loups trail in Jacques-Cartier National Park.
    Parks and Recreation Facilities
  • Rafting
    Rafting
  • Front and exterior steps of the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré on a sunny summer day.
    Religious Sites
  • A cyclist rides on a bike path in the Old Port of Québec with the Château Frontenac in the background.
    Road Biking
  • Nordic Spas
    Spas and Health Centres
  • J.A Moisan Grocery Store
    Specialities and Delicatessens
  • Via ferrata Canyon Sainte-Anne
    Via ferrata and Zipline
  • Customers participate in a wine tasting at a vineyard boutique on the Ile d'Orléans.
    Wineries and Local Liquor Producers
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Our editorial team recommends its official tourist guide to help you discover the destination and plan your stay.

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