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June through September and December through February are the best time to visit Quebec as these periods are packed with celebrations like summer Pow Wows and Winter Carnival. You can watch the maple sap boiling into syrup and taste maple taffy between March and May when maple sugar shacks welcome visitors. Summer months are full of outdoor activities like hiking, whale watching, and kayaking. Throngs of tourists during summer is a usual occurrence so try to book your hotel at least three weeks in advance. Indian summer will surprise you with fantastic landscapes and bargain prices on accommodation. Winter cold shouldn't get you down as there is are lots of experiences like ice fishing, Northern Lights watching, climbing the frozen falls, or tasting tourtiere in Quebec.

57 things to do in Quebec

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

June 27–July 6, 2024 Event

Visit the world's largest jazz festival listed in the Guinness Book of World Records

Dîner en Blanc Montréal

September 6, 2024 Event

When thousands of people have a chic dinner all together

Montreal Nuit Blanche

March 2, 2024 Event

Among other beautiful nights in Montreal, there is one that will definitely be remembered

Just for Laughs Comedy Festival

July 12–28, 2024 Event

Meet your favorite comedians and sitcom stars around Montreal during the summer

Montreal Cirque Festival

July 4–14, 2024 Event

The best circus performers from all around the globe perform right in streets of this city

Baby Seals

late February–early March Nature

Check out these heart-melting scenes from life of harp seals in their natural habitat

River Surfing in Montréal

June–August Activity

Montréal is famous for its perpetual waves on the St. Lawrence River

Golf Season

May–October Activity

Quebec is one of the top golf destinations in Canada, it offers the best packages for golfers of all levels

Kayaking Through Saguenay Fjord

mid-June–September Activity

The largest fjord in eastern North America, only three hours from Quebec City

Climbing the Frozen Montmorency Falls

January–February Activity

Tough, cold, and exhausting but well worth the effort

Ice Fishing

January–February Activity

Pêche blanche—this tradition that comes from the indigenous people is an unusual winter activity

Train de Charlevoix

mid-June–mid-October Activity

Experience a railway trip around the most hardly accessible parts of Quebec

Cranberry Harvest

mid-September to mid-October Nature

Visit the red fruit carpet rolling—an extraordinary harvest on water

Atlantic Puffins

April–August Nature

Meet Quebec's sea parrots, one of the most charismatic bird species

Nordic Spa

December 1–February 28 Activity

When you think of Quebec, does spa come to mind? Try local Nordic baths with breathtaking landscapes all around

Northern Lights

October–March Nature

The northern parts of Quebec feature aurora borealis during the cold period

Foresta Lumina

June 16–October 8, 2023 Activity

Feel the magic of the light that comes alive at night

Ice Canoeing

mid-December–early March Activity

Try this if you are brave enough and have high cold resistance

Montmorency Falls Zipline

late May–early October Activity

If watching the waterfall from the land sounds too boring, try flying right in front of it

Christmas in Quebec City

late November–late December Event

Enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere of a small European city right in the middle of Canada

Berries from Île d'Orléans

June–September Food

The "Garden of Quebec" invites everyone to enjoy the summer berries

St. Jean Baptiste Day

June 23–June 24 Event

Quebec's national holiday celebrates the longest day of the year

Dog Sledding

December–March Activity

As soon as winter begins in Quebec, dog sledding is practiced in every corner of the region

Rafting

late April–late October Activity

This exciting outdoor experience offers nature at its grandest

Fall Colors (Indian Summer)

mid-September–mid-October Nature

When the days are getting shorter and colder, Quebec's landscapes explode with colors

International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

August 9–11, 15–18, 2024 Event

Check out the largest hot air balloon festival in Canada with more than 125 balloons from all around the world

Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec (Fireworks Festival)

August 1–24, 2024 (on selected dates) Event

Dance under the fireworks at this incredible summer festival in the heart of Quebec City

Changing of the Guard

June 24-September 1, 2024 Event

This unique and entertaining tradition can be observed in Quebec City

Quebec Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Québec)

February 7-16, 2025 Event

This winter wonderland is considered to be one of the world's biggest snow events

Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel)

December 26, 2024–March 16, 2025 Activity

Experience a night in an ice castle, just like stepping into a fairy tale

New France Festival (Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France)

August 1-4, 2024 Event

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the colonial age and celebrate everything French

Snow Geese Fall Migration

late September–late October Nature

Hundreds of thousands of snow geese cover the skies in Quebec, and you should see this phenomenon at least once in a lifetime

Pow Wow

May–August Event

See the unique annual celebration of the First Nations dedicated to the awakening of nature

Whale Watching in Quebec

May–October Nature

Whether you watch from a boat or stay on shore, Quebec's whale observation is one of the best around the globe

Winter Hiking

December–February Activity

See how the main Quebec attractions look under a carpet of snow

Snow Geese Spring Migration

late March–mid-May Nature

This show is perfectly suitable for amateur birdwatchers, as it will let you see birds in their natural habitat and in a very convenient way

Snow Crab

April–August Food

With a beginning of the snow crab season, the seafood restaurants of Quebec become very popular

Grands Prix Cyclistes

September 13, 2024 | September 15, 2024 Event

Since 2010 this race in Montréal and Québec City has become one of the major sports events in the region

Igloofest

January 16-February 8, 2025 Event

The festival that brings best DJs together to warm up cold Montreal winter

Osheaga Music Festival

August 2–4, 2024 Event

The world's seventh top-grossing festival draws over 130,000 devoted fans from all over North America and Europe every summer

Canadian Grand Prix Montreal

June 7–9, 2024 Event

Have yourself an excellent trackside experience!

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

August 29–September 2, 2024 Event

Dozens of balloons of all shapes and colors are launched at the amusement park

Casino du Lac‑Leamy Sound of Light Show

July 31-August 17, 2024 Event

Six amazing pyrotechnic performances over the Ottawa River

Christmas Markets in Montreal

late November–late December Event

Explore charming holiday fairs reflecting rich European Christmas traditions

Quebec City Christmas Market (German Christmas Market)

November 23–December 23 Event

One of the most popular winter attractions in Quebec

Quebec City Summer Festival (Festival d'été de Québec)

July 4–14, 2024 Event

The premier outdoor music festival in Canada

Kitesurfing & Windsurfing on Magdalen Islands

late June–early September Activity

Find a hidden gem for all wind enthusiasts in North America

Halloween in Montreal

late September–October Event

All the spooky, scary, and terrifying things to do in October

Quebec City New Year's Eve

December 28–31 Event

An exceptional place to ring in the upcoming year

Chinese New Year

February 3, 2024 Event

Lion dances and traditional food to ring in the Lunar New Year in Montreal Chinatown

Montréal Comic Con

July 5-7, 2024 Event

A paradise for the fans of comics, costuming, gaming, and modern pop culture overall

Canada & New England Cruises

May–October Activity

Discover the amazing North Atlantic Coast with its history, national parks, and natural wonders

Illumi Laval

October 1–31, 2023 Event

Marvel at 25 million lights and thousands of larger-than-life light structures

Festivent Ville de Lévis

July 31-August 4, 2024 Event

Enjoy the finest combination of live music and hot air balloons

Volaria Festival Aéronautique

September 21-22, 2024 Event

Get a glimpse of true aviation world at this top-notch airshow

Aero Gatineau-Ottawa

September 6-8, 2024 Event

Three days of exciting aerial displays in Canada's capital region

Fantasia Film Festival

July 18-August 4, 2025 Event

The most outstanding and largest genre film festival in North America

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