{"id":580,"date":"2026-11-11T15:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/?p=580"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:01:18","slug":"what-to-do-during-holidays-in-quebec-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/what-to-do-during-holidays-in-quebec-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Quebec City During the Holidays: The 2026-2027 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quebec City in December means snow on the ramparts, the wooden stalls of the March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl allemand (German Christmas Market) and the skating rinks of Old Quebec. This guide answers the question &#8220;what are the best things to do in Quebec City during the holidays?&#8221; for the 2026-2027 season and brings together the must-do activities of the holiday season: Christmas markets, skating rinks, light trails, New Year&#8217;s Eve and Carnaval. The December dates were verified in October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for family-friendly holiday activities, a romantic getaway or a New Year&#8217;s Eve night out? Every suggestion starts from downtown Quebec City: H\u00f4tel Le Saint-\u00c9douard, at 330 rue de la Couronne, in the Saint-Roch neighborhood (Nouvo St-Roch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holiday Season in Quebec City 2026: The Key Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holiday season in Quebec City starts well before Christmas. What is there to do in Quebec City in December? Almost everything. The Parade des jouets (Toy Parade) kicks off the Christmas festivities on November 14, 2026. The German Christmas Market in Quebec City follows from November 19 to December 23, 2026, and the Grand March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl (Grand Christmas Market) runs from November 21 to December 24, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salon des artisans de Qu\u00e9bec fills the end of November (November 27 to December 6, 2026), ideal for Christmas shopping with local artisans. The March\u00e9 du No\u00ebl d&#8217;Antan de Cap-Sant\u00e9, from November 27 to 29, 2026, brings old-fashioned Christmas traditions back to life in the Portneuf region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s, the festive mood changes neighborhoods, and the holiday events move to the Upper Town. The <strong>Kal\u00e9idoscopes<\/strong> festival livens up Old Quebec from December 27 to 31, 2026. On December 31, the city rings in the New Year with a free celebration. Then the H\u00f4tel de Glace (Ice Hotel) reopens on January 4, 2027, and the Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec (Qu\u00e9bec Winter Carnival) returns from February 5 to 14, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>2026-2027 Dates<\/th><th>Where<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>German Christmas Market (March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl allemand de Qu\u00e9bec)<\/td><td>November 19 to December 23, 2026<\/td><td>Old Quebec, 6 sites<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grand Christmas Market (Grand March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl)<\/td><td>November 21 to December 24, 2026<\/td><td>Grand March\u00e9 de Qu\u00e9bec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kal\u00e9idoscopes<\/td><td>December 27 to 31, 2026<\/td><td>Old Quebec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Year&#8217;s Eve in Quebec City<\/td><td>December 31, 2026<\/td><td>Parliament Hill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H\u00f4tel de Glace (Ice Hotel)<\/td><td>January 4 to March 13, 2027<\/td><td>Village Vacances Valcartier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec<\/td><td>February 5 to 14, 2027<\/td><td>Quebec City<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling with your dog? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/pet-friendly\/\">pet-friendly hotel in Quebec City<\/a> also welcomes pets over the holiday break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Day and New Year&#8217;s Day: What&#8217;s Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Christmas Day and January 1, most museums and shops close. Several winter activities still stay open, according to the Destination Qu\u00e9bec cit\u00e9 list updated in September 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the Place D&#8217;Youville skating rink and the Dufferin Terrace toboggan slide (Au 1884);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onhwa&#8217; Lumina, Bora Parc and the snow slides at Village Vacances Valcartier;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montmorency Falls Park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency), open on December 25 without services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Mus\u00e9e du Monast\u00e8re des Augustines, open on December 25;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Mus\u00e9e national des beaux-arts du Qu\u00e9bec and Str\u00f8m Nordic spa, open on January 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On December 24, the heritage churches of Old Quebec host holiday concerts and services, including midnight mass (2026 schedules [TO VERIFY] with the parishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holiday opening hours vary from year to year. Call before you go, especially for restaurants open during the holiday season. On other winter days, Quebec City&#8217;s museums are a good escape from the cold: the Mus\u00e9e de la civilisation, the Aquarium du Qu\u00e9bec or the region&#8217;s Nordic spas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Markets: The Christmas Magic of Old Quebec<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christmas markets are the easiest way to experience the magic of Christmas in Quebec City. Old Quebec, with its narrow streets and New France setting, is a natural fit for European Christmas traditions. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/hebergement-vieux-quebec\/\">hotel near Old Quebec<\/a> is about a 20-minute walk from the first market stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>German Christmas Market in Quebec City, November 19 to December 23, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The German Christmas Market in Quebec City sets up from November 19 to December 23, 2026, across six sites: Place de l&#8217;H\u00f4tel-de-Ville, the H\u00f4tel-de-Ville gardens, Place d&#8217;Armes, rue Sainte-Anne, Place D&#8217;Youville and the back courtyard of Holy Trinity Cathedral. Admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The German Christmas Market is open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (6 p.m. on Sundays), then every day from December 21 to 23. Expect crowds on weekends. The wooden stalls serve <strong>mulled wine<\/strong>, pretzels and German crafts under the holiday lights. The setting is magical, and admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Organizers&#8217; tip: street parking fills up fast in the evening and on weekends.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grand Christmas Market and the Illuminated Petit-Champlain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grand March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl runs from November 21 to December 24, 2026, at the Grand March\u00e9 de Qu\u00e9bec on boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel. This indoor Christmas market brings together local products: Christmas gifts you can shop for out of the winter cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Petit-Champlain district and Place-Royale form the most photographed Christmas village in the city: a giant Christmas tree, twinkling lights and decorations in every shop window. A walk through the area is all it takes to soak up the magic, with no ticket and no schedule. Evenings there are magical, especially in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Quartier Petit Champlain, in past years, choirs and the Flip Fabrique troupe gave free performances on December weekends (2026 program [TO VERIFY]). The <strong>Boutique de No\u00ebl<\/strong> on rue de Buade and the Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac round out the stroll. Farther along, rue Saint-Jean keeps its shops open for Christmas shopping; a gift card for a museum or a spa makes a great last-minute gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan Your Holiday Getaway Near the German Christmas Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Park once, then walk to the Christmas markets.<\/strong> The best rate is guaranteed on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/offres\/best-rate-guaranteed\/\">Get the Best Rate Guaranteed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skating Rinks and Slides: Things to Do During the Holiday Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skating and sliding remain the holiday season activities Quebecers love most. Snow is sometimes late to arrive, but three refrigerated ice rinks and two sliding sites keep the season going in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Place D&#8217;Youville Skating Rink, Plains of Abraham Ice Ring and Discoglace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Place D&#8217;Youville skating rink, at the foot of Porte Saint-Jean, is open from mid-November to mid-March. Its refrigeration system keeps the ice in good shape even during thaws, with skate rentals on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ice ring on the Plains of Abraham offers more room: a refrigerated ice ring open from mid-December to mid-March, with skate rentals. At the Port of Qu\u00e9bec, <strong>Discoglace<\/strong> combines skating and music from late December to early March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domaine Maizerets, east of downtown, adds a rink lit up at night on a heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel like skating indoors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The M\u00e9ga Parc at Galeries de la Capitale has an indoor ice trail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Centre de glaces Intact Assurance offers public skating sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parc de la Pointe-aux-Li\u00e8vres, near Saint-Roch, has an ice trail of about 1.5 km along the Saint-Charles River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sliding as a Family: Dufferin Terrace and Village Vacances Valcartier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dufferin Terrace toboggan slide, run by Au 1884, races down the slope at the foot of the Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac from mid-December to mid-March. Kids love the slide. Your best winter memories often start right there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the family things to do during the holiday season, the biggest playground is in the northern suburbs. In Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, <strong>Village Vacances Valcartier<\/strong> brings together snow slides, Bora Parc (an indoor water park) and the H\u00f4tel de Glace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the outdoors, Destination Qu\u00e9bec cit\u00e9 also suggests snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing at Stoneham or Mont-Sainte-Anne, fat biking and dogsledding, all less than 30 minutes from Quebec City. You can go fat biking at Empire 47, among other places, and snowshoeing in Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A family of six? The <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/rooms\/familiale\/\">family room<\/a> sleeps up to 6 people, kids included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas in Quebec City After Dark: Immersive Evening Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christmas in Quebec City also happens after sunset, around 4 p.m. in December, when the city lights up. These evenings feel like stepping into a holiday movie. Two multimedia light shows created with Moment Factory stay open through the winter, and one of them is in our neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AURA at Saint-Roch Church, in Our Neighborhood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AURA turns the interior of Saint-Roch Church into a 45-minute show: projections, light effects and orchestral music. Moment Factory has already presented AURA in Montreal and Paris. AURA runs year-round at dusk; showtimes change with the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saint-Roch Church is in the same neighborhood as the hotel, downtown. The perfect evening: AURA, then dinner in Saint-Roch. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/blog\/\">things to do in Quebec City<\/a> has more ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Onhwa&#8217; Lumina, Wendake&#8217;s Illuminated Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onhwa&#8217; Lumina is a 1.2 km illuminated trail through the forest in Wendake. Seven stations tell the myths and traditions of the Huron-Wendat Nation through light, music and projections. Allow 50 minutes of walking through the forest, in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onhwa&#8217; Lumina is open year-round, except in November and April. In winter, the snow enhances the projections. Onhwa&#8217; Lumina is also one of the attractions open on Christmas Day and January 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Year&#8217;s Eve in Quebec City: Where to Celebrate on December 31, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Year&#8217;s Eve in Quebec City is celebrated outdoors, in the cold and in a crowd. For 2026, Destination Qu\u00e9bec cit\u00e9 has announced a free celebration on December 31 in the Parliament Hill and Plains of Abraham area. The 2026 program hasn&#8217;t been released yet (artists, stage and fireworks [TO VERIFY]).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, the New Year&#8217;s celebration took place at Place de l&#8217;Assembl\u00e9e-Nationale, with the Toboggan festival on Grande All\u00e9e from December 29 to 31. The heated patios of Grande All\u00e9e, steps from the Fontaine de Tourny and the Assembl\u00e9e nationale (Parliament Building), remain a great meeting spot before the midnight countdown. New Year&#8217;s Eve on Grande All\u00e9e is still a Quebec City tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the December 31 celebration, start your evening at <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/nouvo\/\">NouVO Cuisine &amp; Mixologie<\/a>: Italian-inspired tapas and signature cocktails, every evening from 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kal\u00e9idoscopes, December 27 to 31 in Old Quebec<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kal\u00e9idoscopes takes over from the German Christmas Market after Christmas. From December 27 to 31, 2026, the festival presents more than 30 free shows in Old Quebec: theater, music and visual arts, on the German Christmas Market sites. It&#8217;s the ideal activity between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s, when the markets are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep the night going, check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/blog\/\">original restaurants to try in Quebec City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After the Holidays: H\u00f4tel de Glace and Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec 2027<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the holiday vacation is over, winter carries on. The H\u00f4tel de Glace is open from January 4 to March 13, 2027, at Village Vacances Valcartier: grand hall, chapel, rooms and an ice bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec returns from February 5 to 14, 2027. During the Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec, downtown parking is in very high demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Book Your New Year&#8217;s Stay in Quebec City Direct<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ring in the New Year downtown, without getting back in the car.<\/strong> See our stay packages for the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/offers\/\">See Our Current Offers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to Do in Quebec City During the Holidays Without Hunting for Parking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are the best things to do in Quebec City during the holidays when you arrive by car? First, park the car. H\u00f4tel Le Saint-\u00c9douard offers <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/hebergement-vieux-quebec\/\">on-site parking<\/a> with EV charging stations, at $32 plus taxes per night. Then, Quebec City is best explored on foot: Old Quebec is about 20 minutes away, Gare du Palais 5 minutes and the Centre des congr\u00e8s 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Your car stays in the hotel&#8217;s parking lot for your whole stay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Downtown Stay Between Saint-Roch and Old Quebec<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stay at Le Saint-\u00c9douard puts your getaway downtown, in the Saint-Roch neighborhood. The hotel, a WorldHotels Distinctive member since May 1, 2026 (formerly Best Western Plus), has everything you need after a day outdoors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/services\/\">indoor pool<\/a> to warm up after skating;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a fitness room open 24 hours;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelquebec.com\/en\/le-330\/\">breakfast at Le 330<\/a> before heading out to the Christmas markets;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NouVO in the evening, for tapas and cocktails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a question about your holiday season stay? Call 418 649-1919.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas in Quebec City and the Holiday Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the German Christmas Market Free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Admission to the German Christmas Market in Quebec City is free at all six sites, from November 19 to December 23, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Open on December 25 and January 1 in Quebec City?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Destination Qu\u00e9bec cit\u00e9, the Place D&#8217;Youville skating rink, the Au 1884 slide, Onhwa&#8217; Lumina, the ski resorts, Unitours city tours and several spas stay open, but several museums close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Can You Park to Visit Old Quebec During the Holidays?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Street parking is limited during the Christmas market; paid public parking lots surround the old city, such as the one at Place D&#8217;Youville. The easiest option: leave the car at the hotel and enjoy the city on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is There to Do in Quebec City in November, Before the Holidays?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November kicks off the season with the Parade des jouets on November 14, 2026, the German Christmas Market from November 19, the Grand March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl from November 21 and the Salon des artisans from November 27. 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