Say Bonjour to WINTER IN QUÉBEC

Each season has its own unique colour and vibe in Québec. Winter is a time for playing in the snow, diving into traditions, and marvelling at the beauty of a land covered in white

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Winter carnival

Québec City’s famous winter carnival is the largest in North America, running for 10 days each February. This year it will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary and is sure to bring a programme that wows with even more activities including snow and ice sculptures, canoe races, colourful night parades and musical evenings!

IglooFest & Montréal en Lumière

From January 18 to February 10, 2024, Igloofest will take over Montréal. Dubbed ‘the coldest festival in the world’, it celebrates all things winter through music, visual performances, games, workshops, and plenty of food and drink. New for 2024, ‘Igloofête’– the music chapter of the festival – will take place across four Saturdays instead of just one, and will no longer just feature electronic music.

What's more, the Montréal en Lumière Festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. From February 22 to March 3, 2024, hundreds of activities will be offered in the Quartier des Spectacles and its Place des Festivals. It's the perfect place to let your inner teenager relive an all-nighter under the stars.

Christmas Markets & Ice Hotel

A much-loved staple of the yuletide season, Christmas markets begin in November. A popular choice is the Christmas Market in the heart of Old Québec. Expect delicacies such as bratwurst, mulled wine and traditional gingerbread. Complete your day by relaxing by the firepace or enjoy a treat at the Aroma spa at Hôtel de Glace, located just outside Québec City in the Village Vacances Valcartier.

Off-Piste Skiing

For best-in-class skiing adventures, take a trip to the ski resorts of the Laurentians: Station Mont Tremblant which features four slopes and 102 trails. The new Club Med in Charlevoix offers a unique skiing experience with panoramic views of the St. Lawrence river at Le Massif. Whats more, Tyroparc in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, in the Laurentians, is offering a new mountain skiing experience at Mont Catherine, as well as their incredible winter zip-line experience! There's a tipi with a warming fire waiting for you after flying over the forest.

Sugar Shacks

When the colder months come to an end, nature offers us one last winter warmer to bring people together: maple syrup! Visiting a sugar shack, which produces the sweet treat, is one of the most emblematic Québecan activity you can experience. These sugar harbours come alive all over the province to celebrate Québec's natural sweetner. La Sucrerie de la Montagne is a great place to start and live this unique experience.