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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Couple walking in Place Royale and Petit-Champlain at Christmas

A Romantic Holiday Weekend

Take a short trip with that special someone and explore fabulous Old Québec.

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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
    Major Event

    Québec City German Christmas Market

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  • Grand Marché de Noël du Grand Marché
    The Grand Christmas Market
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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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  • Marché de Noël Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury

    Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury Christmas Market

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  • Marché de Noël Lac-Beauport

    Féérie de Noël à Lac-Beauport (Christmas market)

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  • Kaleidoscopes
    Major Event

    Kaléidoscopes

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More Tips

  • 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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  • Quartier Petit Champlain

    Restaurants That Are Open for the Holidays in Québec City

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  • Wooden kiosks at the German Christmas Market

    What to Do in Québec City in December

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  • Impressive view of the interior of the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré with its columns and detailed ceiling.

    Must-See Churches and Religious Sites

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  • A couple enjoy a gourmet meal at Chez Muffy restaurant, in front of a fireplace.
    8 Restaurants for a Fireside Meal in Québec City
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Watch How Magical Québec City is for Christmas

Choir in Quartier Petit Champlain
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