We love the Christmas season, so Quebec City in December was on our must-visit list. Beyond being beautiful and historical and having a truly European vibe, Quebec City is the home to one of North America’s best Christmas markets.
We packed our warmest winter gear (prepare to wear your warmest boots the entire time, my friends) and headed to the airport.
And then we were completely charmed by the entire experience — friendly people, greetings of “Bonjour!” everywhere, feeling like we had traveled much further than simply over the border to Canada, and the sensation of time traveling into the past…
Here’s our itinerary…
Day 1: Arrival in Quebec City
- Flew into Quebec City
- Picked up rental car
- Lunch: Chez Victor (145 Rue Saint-Jean) – where they have vegetarian poutine that is seriously life-changing. I can’t stop thinking about it.
- Plains of Abraham Museum
- Rode the funicular from Lower Town to Upper Town (man, we love a good funicular)
- Strolled Dufferin Terrace
- Chateau Frontenac – walked through the lobby and looked at the display of Christmas trees
Day 2: Old Quebec City
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Snack: Maple pie at Chez Temporel
- Food tour
- Christmas market
- Dinner: Casse-Crepe Breton
- Dessert: Le Cochon Dingue
Day 3: Day trip from Quebec City
- Onhoua Cheteke — a Huron site
- Lunch : Nina Pizza Napolitaine
- Montmorency Falls
- Browsing shops in old Quebec City
- Snack: La Maison Smith
- Dinner: Le Don vegan restaurant
Day 4: Upper Town
- Citadelle de Quebec / Museum
- Brunch – La Buche
- Petit Champlain & Place Royale
- Strolling Upper Town and Lower Town
- Dinner – pizza at Sapristi
Day 5: Departure
- Lunch and shopping: Le Grand Marché de Quebec – market
- Dropped off rental car
- Off to the airport to head home
Have you visited Quebec City? What sights should we add for our next visit?