Christmas & Holiday Season

Québec City’s Holiday Season is simply magical! Lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other within Old Québec. Starting at the end of November, Old Québec is transformed into a real Christmas village, just like out of Charles Dickens's novel « A Christmas Carol ». No wonder American media outlet CNN ranks Québec City among the best places in the world to celebrate the holiday season year after year. 

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Marché de Noël allemand

Your Guide to Christmas Markets in Québec City

Here’s an overview of the Christmas markets to discover throughout the greater Québec City area. 

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Vue aérienne de l'événement Toboggan

5 Reasons to Celebrate New Year’s in Québec City

Are you ready to leave the past year behind you and celebrate a new year? Here is how to celebrate New Year’s in Québec City like a boss!

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Holiday Season Events

  • Père Noel de la Parade des jouets
    La Parade des jouets (Christmas Parade)
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  • Biosphere
    German Christmas Market
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    Québec City German Christmas Market
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  • Grand Marché de Noël du Grand Marché

    The Grand Christmas Market

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  • Noël droit au chœur!

    Noël droit au chœur!

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  • Marché du Noël d'Antan de Cap-Santé

    Marché du Noël d'Antan de Cap-Santé

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  • Salon des artisans à Québec

    Salon des artisans de Québec

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  • Dan Thouin Trio

    Dan Thouin Trio

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  • Marché de Noël de Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval

    Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval Christmas Market

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  • Choir in Quartier Petit Champlain

    Things to Do in Québec City During the Holiday Season

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  • People walk in the evening on rue du Petit-Champlain, covered with snow and decorated with many illuminated trees.
    5 Magical Spots to Enjoy Québec City’s Christmas Lights
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  • Escalier Casse-Cou - L'escalier mène au Petit-Champlain
    5 Ways to Feel Like You’re in a Christmas Movie
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  • Children around a fireplace in a Log Cabin (Au Chalet en Bois Rond)

    The Best Family Hotels in Québec City

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  • Christmas
    4 Places for Christmas Shopping
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  • German Christmas Market
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    10 Reasons to Visit the Québec City German Christmas Market
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  • Couple walking in Place Royale and Petit-Champlain at Christmas

    A Romantic Holiday Weekend

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  • A family photograph themselves in the snowy Petit-Champlain district, with the Château Frontenac in the background.

    Family Activities for Christmas

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Watch How Magical Québec City is for Christmas

Choir in Quartier Petit Champlain
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