A Winter Wonderland

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Top Things to Do in Québec City This Winter

The ultimate guide to what’s going on in Québec City from December to March.

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Winter Magic in Québec City: The Ultimate Bucket List

Winter is so much more than just a season! Here are some suggestions to add to your bucket list and make the most of your stay.

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Femme sous la niege qui tombe au Marché de Noel allemand
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Christmas & Holiday Season

Québec City is a year-round gem, but Christmas turns it into a fairytale with twinkling lights and snowy streets.

Step into the Christmas Magic 

Activities to Do in Winter

  • A group is rafting on snow at the Village Vacances Valcartier, near Québec City.

    The Best Snow Tubing and Snow Sliding

    Sliding is one of the most popular winter activities. Discover where to do snow tubing or snow sliding in Québec City.

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  • A downhill skier takes a break and watches the sunset atop a mountain in Mont-Sainte-Anne.

    Skiing & Snowboarding

    The ultimate guide to skking and snowboarding in Québec City. Discover the ski resorts, where to enjoy best après-ski, and more!

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  • Raquette aux Sentiers du Moulin

    Top Places for Snowshoeing

    Looking for snowshoeing trails that lead to beautiful snowy scenery? We’ve got the inside scoop on the best spots to go snowshoeing.

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  • Porte Saint-Jean illuminated and skating at the Place D'Youville ice rink.

    The Best Ice Skating Rinks and Trails

    Ice skating in the Québec City Area holds a special appeal. Visit the skating rinks the city has to offer and take full advantage of winter.

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  • Ski de fond au Mont-Sainte-Anne

    Best Cross-Country Skiing in Québec City

    Québec City has an exceptionally long season and fabulous ski conditions. Get our tips on the best places to go cross-country skiing.

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  • Empire 47 - Fatbike

    The Best Fat Bike Trails

    With its perfectly well groomed trails, the Québec City area is a top destination for winter fat biking. Here are the places to pedal on the snow.

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  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

    Best Spots for Ski Touring

    Far from the crowds, ski touring fans are hooked on the satisfying sense of freedom this sport brings! Here are some helpful tips on how to enjoy it.

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  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Enfants pêche blanche

    Ice Fishing

    Find the best spots to fish in snowy surroundings

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Activities to Explore

  • Site Traditionnel Huron Onhoüa Chetek8e

    Aboriginal Tourism

  • Méga Parc amusement park

    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

  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq - Ski hors-piste

    Backcountry skiing

  • Echo Sports Tours - Excursion à la chute Montmorency

    Bike Tours

  • Tourny fountain with a tourist bus

    Bus Tours

  • Two women canoe in the river at the bottom of the valley, in Jacques-Cartier National Park.

    Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding

  • Canyoning-Québec - Chute Jean-Larose

    Climbing and canyoning

  • Mont-Sainte-Anne - Couple en ski de fond

    Cross-Country Skiing

  • Two people are dog sledding on a snowy trail.

    Dogsledding

  • Ski Massif de charlevoix

    Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

  • cadenas

    Escape Games

  • Fatbike

    Fat Biking

  • Tasting of local products during a gourmet visit.

    Food Tours

  • Couple in love walking on the Plains of Abraham, towards the Martello Tower 1, in summer.

    Gardens and Nature Walk

  • Guided walking tour in Old Québec

    Guided Walking Tours and Theme Tours

  • Mestachibo sentier avec randonneurs

    Hiking

  • Colline parlementaire vue aérienne

    Historical Sites

  • Ice fishing

    Ice Fishing

  • BLI Québec | École de français - cours en classe

    Language Courses

  • Outdoor tasting of several different beers in a microbrewery.

    Microbreweries

  • AURA - Église Saint-Roch

    Multimedia Experiences

  • 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

  • Sibéria Spa- Détente spa

    Nordic Spas

  • A family gets watered at the foot of the waterfall, in Chute-Montmorency Park, in summer.

    Parks and Recreation Facilities

  • Shopping in Petit-Champlain

    Places to Shop

  • Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - Intérieur

    Religious Sites

  • A couple skates on an ice skating trail in the forest

    Skating

  • A group is rafting on snow at the Village Vacances Valcartier, near Québec City.

    Sliding

  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Randonnée de motoneige

    Snowmobiling

  • Showshoeing in Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix

    Snowshoeing

  • Skyspa - Massage

    Spas and Health Centres

  • Grand Marché de Québec

    Specialities and Delicatessens

  • Maple taffy served to a couple at the sugar shack

    Sugar Shacks

Watch How Magic Québec City is in Winter

Skaters take advantage of the outdoor rink at Place D'Youville, in front of Palais Montcalm, in Old Québec.
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