What to do in Quebec City
Top-notch activities to make the most of your stay at our hotel in Quebec City.
The studios at our hotel in Quebec City are so comfortable you might not want to leave. But there is so much to see and do in the Quebec City area!
We’ve chosen a few of our very favorite activities. Have fun!
Festival d’été de Québec
Festival d'été is Québec city's great music festival and Canada's largest outdoor music festival event! 300 shows, 10 stages, 11 days of music.
See you next summer, from July 4 to 14, 2019!
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Nomad Tours Québec
Explore Quebec City on foot with a guide who knows the city like the back of their hand. You’ll get a personalized tour that corresponds with your interests.
Discover well-hidden secrets!
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Gourmet route
Explore the culinary side of Quebec City. For three to four hours, meet retailers and restaurant owners who are passionate about what they do and taste the best foods and beverages Quebec City has to offer, all in the company of a gastronomic guide.
On your marks! Get set! Eat!
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Haunted tours!
Follow the glow of your guide’s lantern. You’ll hear about 400 years’ worth of murders, executions, mysteries, and ghosts in a 90-minute tour. You’ll never look at Old Quebec the same way again!
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure!
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Cooking classes – Ateliers et Saveurs
Discover, taste, discuss, share, and cook! You’ll learn while having fun. Plus you get to eat the fruits of your labor.
Exquisitely delectable!
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Quebec City food tours
Explore Quebec City’s cuisine, culture, and historic neighborhoods on foot in one three-hour activity.
Your inner foodie will thank you!
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Ice Skating & Skating Trails
Skating in the Québec City region holds special appeal, whether you can barely stand on skates or you’re a skating acrobat! Take full advantage of winter with this Nordic activity with friends, family, or that special someone. Don't miss the best part about ice skating: warming up with a hot chocolate!
Rosy cheeks, guaranteed.
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Skating at Place D’Youville
Skate in a lively atmosphere set against an enchanting backdrop. This activity is free and opens in mid-October. Skates are available for rent.
Such a romantic atmosphere!
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Sliding at Dufferin Terrace
Reach speeds of up to 70 km/h on a hundred-year-old slide with a view of Château Frontenac! From mid-December to mid-March.
Hold on to your toques!
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Poutine Week – February 1 to 8
Each year, many restaurants show off their creativity by ingeniously reinventing this Quebec classic.
Be a food critic for a week and vote for your favorite poutine!
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Morrin Centre
Try a guided tour of this magnificent historic location and make sure you don’t miss the stunning library. A variety of cultural activities are also available.
Take a trip back in time!
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Aventures Nord-Bec Stoneham
Try out dogsledding, only 30 minutes from Old Quebec. A guide will accompany you on your expedition into the spectacular Jacques Cartier Valley.
A perfect activity to make the most of wintertime
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The trails of Old Quebec
Answer a few questions on a mobile app and you’ll get a personalized route tailored to your tastes. All you have to do is follow the virtual guide’s directions.
Don’t miss a thing—go at your own pace!
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Siberia Station Spa
Discover deep relaxation with the Scandinavian concept of alternating hot and cold. Leave the city behind for a few hours and inhale nature.
Close your eyes and relax!
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Take the ferry to Levis
Enjoy an unparalleled view of Quebec City! Take a quick return trip, or get off in Levis and explore the nearby shops and attractions.
You’ll appreciate the quiet and the view!
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Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
Mountains as far as the eye can see, crisscrossed by verdant valleys. Only 30 minutes from Quebec City. Prepare to be wowed.
Get an eyeful of nature!
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Valcartier Vacation Village/Bora Parc
Whether you prefer year-round tropical heat at the 102,000 sq. ft. waterpark or sliding, skating, and snow rafting, there’s lots to do at Village Vacances Valcartier.
Fun times are guaranteed!
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Ski at Stoneham, Mont Sainte-Anne, or Le Massif in Charlevoix.
The mountains in the Quebec City area are something else. Make the most of them! Equipment rentals and a variety of difficulty levels are available.
You’ll want to hit the slopes again and again
Stoneham
Mont Sainte-Anne
Le Massif
Observatoire de la Capitale
The highest point in Quebec, offering a breathtaking 360° view! Check out the exhibit on the city’s history.
Quebec City—beauty as far as the eye can see.
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Hôtel de Glace
The famous ephemeral ice hotel is an unforgettable experience. Have a look around and try a cocktail served in a glass made of ice.
You’ll love the warm and friendly atmosphere!
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Station Touristique Duchesnay
A massive playground in the middle of nature! With skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and more on the menu, you won’t have to worry about getting bored.
Go play outside!
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Québec Winter Carnival
The people of Quebec City found the perfect way to deal with the freezing temperatures in wintertime: have a carnival! With activities for young and old, parades, and duchesses, this event has been going strong for 60 years!
Put on your arrowhead sash, it’s party time!
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Défi Évasion
Can you solve the puzzles that will open the door and allow you to escape in less than 60 minutes? A great outing with family or friends, this activity will get your adrenaline pumping and your brain working!
Can you outsmart the master of the game?