It is very easy to organize a visit to Quebec City, whether with family, as a couple or with friends. Our national capital has everything to please, whether it is because of its rich history, its architecture and all the activities that await you. In addition, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to visit Quebec City, known for its European charm and its affordable costs.

Couples love to come and spend a few days in Quebec City, to stroll through the pretty streets of Old Quebec and have a drink on a terrace while enjoying the view of the Saint Lawrence River.

Families will also find a wide choice of activities specially designed for them and we have listed everything below.

Of course, each day should end with a visit to a restaurant to discover the local gastronomy. Quebec City is a city full of good restaurants on the lookout for the latest trends.

By the way, think about visiting the nearest SAQ because there are bring your own wine restaurants in Quebec. If you spend a night at the hotel or cottage, and want to spend the evening there, there are also restaurants that deliver in Quebec too.

Quebec City Summer Festival

The Quebec City Summer Festival is the most popular event in the region. In fact, its popularity has long since crossed the city and province limits. Music lovers fight over the rare tickets to be in the front row and attend the performance of their favorite artist.

There are hundreds of shows each year, on different outdoor stages or bars, but the biggest performances take place directly on a stage set up in the middle of the Plains of Abraham.

Moreover, on the other side of the River and a little later in the summer, there is also the Festivent de Lévis which attracts international and local artists.

So, if you are in Quebec City during these dates and the artists interest you, it is easy to get there in time for the show and return to finish the evening in Quebec City.

Quebec Winter Carnival

If the Summer Festival makes Quebec City shine during the summer, it is the Quebec Winter Carnival that takes over when winter is well and truly here in the province.

The other flagship event of the Old Capital needs no introduction, just like its famous Bonhomme! On the program, there are parades, snow and ice sculpture contests, ice bars, a canoe race and musical evenings. You should also put a visit to the Palais de Bonhomme on your agenda.

ComediHa

Let's get back to the beautiful summer season, when there is another event that draws crowds. ComediHa presents comedy shows and galas featuring the latest and most promising comedians.

On the Georges-V site, the little ones can play a game of mini-golf, try to climb a climbing wall or follow the obstacle course, while the older ones will be treated to free outdoor shows. Other shows also take place indoors, and are paid.

Village vacances Valcartier

Village vacances Valcartier is another favorite attraction for Quebec families. In the summer, young people have a blast on the water slides. In the winter, it's the trippe descents that thrill the whole family.

And all year round, Bora Parc has some great surprises in store in a controlled environment: a huge 102,000 square foot building that houses a large wave pool, about fifteen water slides, a family pool, water games, a multi-adventure river and a wave for surfing.

Grands Feux Loto-Québec

Another great summer tradition is fireworks. In Quebec City, the sky often lights up in August during the Grands Feux Loto-Québec. In fact, you can also see them if you are in Lévis, on the South Shore.

The pyrotechnicians promise maritime and musical pyrotechnic feats, thanks to the proximity of the River and the meticulously chosen soundtracks.

It is also possible to see them once a week after the baseball games of the Capitales de Québec, who play their game at the Stade Canac.

Musée de la civilisation

Young people will also enjoy spending time at the Musée de la civilisation, an important site that presents exhibitions that help us discover our history in a different way.

But, dear parents, don't worry. You will also have a pleasant time discovering these exhibitions.

Old Quebec

Old Quebec is an attraction in itself, a must-see when you visit Quebec City. You will have to go through one of the famous gates of the old fortifications to discover historical monuments and museums.

Among other things, you can visit the Citadel, which was built in the 19th century, the Château Frontenac hotel, the Dufferin Terrace promenade, which overlooks the city or take the funicular to go to Lower Town and the Petit Champlain district, where you will find a stone church dating from 1688 and Place Royale.

Festibière de Québec

In the middle of August, it’s the perfect time in the summer to taste the best beers prepared by local microbreweries and that’s exactly what the Festibière de Québec offers you.

All hop lovers meet at the Quais de l’Espace 400e.

Celtic Festival

If you want to celebrate your Celtic origins (whether Breton, Cornish, Scottish, Welsh, Irish or Manx), you won’t want to miss the Festival celtique de Québec.

On the program, musical, sports, gourmet and cultural activities that can please young and old for a week.

Videotron Centre

A lot has been written about the Videotron Centre, but it remains one of the largest amphitheatres in the country.

There is of course hockey, whether it is the Remparts playing against an opponent from the QMJHL or the young players aged 12-13 trying to win the Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament, but also several shows featuring artists from around the world.

Salon de jeux de Québec

There is no Casino in Québec City, the city being located between those of Montréal and Charlevoix, but it is still possible to go and have fun at the Salon de jeux de Québec.

A wide variety of games are available to you including slot machines, video lotteries, electronic tables with hosts, sports betting or even the online casino.

Marathon Beneva de Québec

Marathon runners meet, every early October, at the Marathon Beneva de Québec.

Races through the most beautiful scenery of Québec City are on the program, with distances of 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km. The race reserved for young people has a distance of 2 km.

Wendake International Pow Wow

Finally, our last suggestion concerns the Wendake International Pow Wow, an Aboriginal celebration that takes place at the end of June each year.

For Aboriginal people, it is a time to affirm their culture, their solidarity between Nations and to encourage rapprochement between peoples.