A Winter Wonderland

  • A couple takes a walk in the evening during the holiday season on rue du Petit-Champlain, covered with snow and decorated with illuminated trees.
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Gens qui descendent les glissades de la terrasse Dufferin

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 Events You Won’t Want to Miss

To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together a list of events to add to your calendar.

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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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  • Parc national Jacques Cartier

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Couple cross-country skiing at 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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  • Ice fishing with the family on a frozen lake in the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve.

    Ice Fishing

    Find the best spots to fish in snowy surroundings

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More tips

  • A couple in love walks in the evening in the rue du Petit-Champlain illuminated for Christmas and the holidays.

    The Perfect Romantic Weekend Itinerary for Winter

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  • Aerial view of the Hôtel de Glace site in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, near Québec.
    4 Reasons to Visit the Hôtel de Glace in Québec City
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  • Gens qui descendent les glissades de la terrasse Dufferin
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  • Parc national Jacques Cartier

    The Best Place for Awesome Winter Fun

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  • Three friends are snowshoeing on the snow-capped Plains of Abraham and heading towards the historic Martello Tower.
    A Winter Blast Where North America's Fate Was Sealed
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  • Bonhomme Carnaval

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  • Ice canoeing

    11 Fun Facts That Prove People in Québec City Are Nuts About Winter

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  • A family entering into the Ice Hotel

    5 Reasons to Visit Québec City for March Break

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Watch Timothy Goodman Enjoying Winter

Timothy slides the toboggan run on the Dufferin Terrace
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