Quebec City In Winter: 11 Unspoken Realities To Know

Quebec City in winter is such a magical place… in theory…

The freshly fallen snow, hot chocolate, and your favourite winter activity all sound wonderful until you’re actually there…

Winter in Quebec City is cold, a tad hazardous, and most of the time, you just wish you could be inside (very similar to winters in Montreals actually!).

At the end of the day, winter in Quebec City can be quite magical, you just have to be ready for it! Here’s everything you should know before you visit Quebec City in winter.

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The Romanticism of Quebec City Winters

If you’ve ever seen photos of Quebec City in winter, there’s no denying how romantic it looks.

It’s snowing, there’s crisp white snow on the rooftops, and the Christmas lights are all lit up!

It inspires you to dress in your best winter outfits and get outside to enjoy the season.

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the picture perfect fairy tale picture of Quebec city in winter.

The left side has a trees with a street lamp in front of it stretching from top to bottom covering the left side of the image. It leads your eye to the homes facing you along the street. They are each about six stories tall, with a shop or restaurant on the first floor. There are four separate buildings, although the three on the right are all attached, you can tell they are different buildings though from the different stone work and paint colour.One is a vibrant orange while the other is yellow. Above these buildings sit the magnificent chateau frontenac tower with red bricks and a brown roof. The sky is completely white out as the snow is falling on the buildings below, the rooftops are starting to be covered in white

My Experience With Winter In Quebec City…

I lived in Quebec City throughout the month of November, and although this was only the start of winter in Quebec City, just know it doesn’t get better…

I’m also from Montreal and they share a lot of winter similarities.

The main difference is that Quebec City is known to get more snow and just be colder than Montreal! My November in Quebec City was like Montreal Decembers… to put it into perspective!

Needless to say, I got a very good idea of what Quebec City winters are like. I experienced beautiful sunny days to full fledged snow storms.

chateau frontenac towering above place duffering covered in snow below. There's a small tent with a flag on it for a size comparison. The hotel is beautiful stone and red brick design with spike green roof towers

P.S. These Are My Opinions!

This post is all based on my opinions about winter in Quebec City. Perhaps some points are a tad exaggerated – but it’s all based on realities.

Maybe you like being outside in the cold, but I don’t.

The point of this post is to shed light on the fact that not all winter vacations are picture perfect winter wonderlands!

There are a lot of struggles when traveling in the winter, and Quebec City is no exception.

Old Quebec city walls and gates leading out of Old Quebec in the the winter. The streets and sidewalks are covered in snow, the trees are bare but there is a thin layer of freshly fallen snow on the branches. The gate has an opening wide enough for a street and cars to drive through. Beyond the gates you see a line of more bare trees. — *Getting the perfect snowfall on our last day in the city!*

Winter In Quebec City: 11 Things You Should Know

Before embarking on a winter retreat to Quebec City, there are some things you should know!

1. Quebec City Winter Weather Is Downright Unpredictable

Even though the official first day of winter is only December 21, Quebec doesn’t like playing by the rules.

It can start snowing as early as at the end of October. And you’ll most likely have snow in November, but you also can’t rely on it.

In fact, when I was there, our first snowfall was only mid November which was quite unusual. On top of that, my first weekend there, it was over 20°C (68°F) when there should have been at least 5 cm of snow during the first week of November.

The city quickly caught up though, not even two weeks later and it was full blown winter in Quebec City.

two side by side vertical images of the same subject to show the difference that only a week makes in the winter in Quebec City.

Both images show a street in Saint Roch Quebec, a line of attached buildings and a lamp post on the left edge of the photo.

The photo on the left looks like it could be summer, blue skies, clear pavement... The photo on the right is a complete winter snowstorm, You can barely see the street, the cars are covered in snow, the lamp post is covered in snow — *November 11 vs. November 16 in Saint Roch Quebec City*

We had 20 cm on the first snowfall and it just never stopped! Everyday it snowed at least once. As beautiful as it was, there was just so much snow!

Temperatures typically range from 5°C to -13°C throughout winter. But my November temperatures were much closer to January temperatures than November.

So you have to be prepared for colder temperatures than you think it’s going to be… and that’s mainly because of the feels like temperature…

Month	High (C/F)	Low (C/F)	# of Rainy (Snowy) Days
November	5°C / 41°F	-2°C/ 28°F	13
December	-3°C / 27°F	-10°C/ 14°F	16
January	-7°C / 19°F	-15°C/ 5°F	13
February	-4°C / 25°F	-13°C/ 9°F	13

Source: National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov)

A comparison of the same building in Quebec City across three weeks from fall to winter.

All images show the Quebec Parliament, a long stone building with a tower in the centre.

The first image has bare trees, but the grass is completely covered by orange leaves. The second image is a blizzard, you can barely see the building, the trees are lightly covered in snow as well as the ground. The last image has snow on the ground, but it has blue skies with one lone cloud. — *From fall to winter in Quebec City!*

2. Understand The Feels Like Instead Of The Actual Temperature

If you’ve travelled to Quebec before, you might have already noticed that the temperature never really feels like what it’s supposed to feel like. And this is true for both summer and winter.

Unlike in the summer though which tends to feel warmer than what it says. The temperature in the winter will always feel colder than it actually is!

You might notice that December and January are only -10°C to -15°C. Not so bad… I mean, for a winter in Quebec!

But, then you’re confused why you’re cold in Quebec City in the winter. That’s because it really feels like -20°C or even -30°C! You need an entirely different set of clothes for those temperatures.

Unfortunately, you can’t see the feels like until the day of, and they don’t keep records of previous years.

Just know that when you’re trying to plan your vacation, expect it to be colder than it actually is!

a romantic street in Old Quebec. People are out walking on the snow covered sidewalks. The buildings are only three stories tall. The closest building is grey stone with burgundy red accent paint around the windows and doors. There is snow starting to to stay on the roofs. It's currently snowing.

3. Don’t Depend On Activities To Be Open

Winter is a tricky month for travel. Not only are things just closed for the winter, but even some winter specific activities might not be open when you’re visiting.

So just like you can’t depend on good weather during the summer for certain activities, the same can be said for planning a trip to Quebec City in winter.

Activities in the winter can be closed for a few reasons…

P.S. Try to plan your winter vacation to Quebec City with my printable travel planner template! Includes research notes, itinerary, and even a packing guide!

a quiet side street in quebec city in the winter. There's a build up of snow on either side of the road, it's gross slush where the cars drive, revealing the grey pavement below. Homes sit on the right side of the street. There doors are directly on the street in front of the, without a lawn. Despite all the houses being attached, you can tell them apart by the different colours they've been painted. The first one is white, then blue, then burnt orange. The sky is completely white as more snow falls on the street. You can even see some white snow flakes falling in front of the camera.

3.a. Winter Activities Are Still Weather Dependant

A lot of Quebec City winter activities are still be weather dependant when you’re visiting.

For example, outdoor skating rinks and ski hills need certain weather conditions before they can open and even to remain open throughout the season.

Skating rinks will need a few days of cold temperatures.

Ski hills obviously need enough snow!

And don’t forget that if it’s too cold, you might not want to be outside for the whole day either way.

The skating rink in Place D’Youville is the exception to the rule. It can open no matter the temperatures. So you can rely on the opening dates for that rink!

If your planned activity is closed, sign up for a guided Christmas Magic tour in Old Quebec in the winter instead!

downtown quebec city in winter. The streets are cleared, there are parked cars, and a skating rink on the side of the ride. You can see a part of the old stone walls on the right. Down the street are taller more typical downtown buildings, but there's only one really tall high rise.

It's dusk so the yellow lights have turned on in the buildings

Closures Due To Snow… I Think?

Then there will be some other Quebec City sites that are just closed for no other apparent reason than there being too much snow. These include parks, lookouts, or bridges they’ve closed.

Sometimes the stairs to a lookout was just completely covered in snow so you couldn’t access it.

But then some parks that didn’t have any safety risks were also completely closed off… those I’m not really sure why. Perhaps it’s just lack of snow removal staff?

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a closed foot brigde in Quebec city. There's a sign on a gate that says Fermé Closed (French and English). The bridge is completely snow covered. It leads to Montmorency Park — *The small bridge leading to Montmorency park in Old Quebec* *was closed once the snow arrived…*

4. You Need To Dress Appropriately For Cold Weather

If you are able to participate in a winter activity, make sure you’re dressed for the cold. Thin fabrics and layering is key!

This way you can undress, or even add more if you need to.

For example, you’ll want to add layers if you’re planning on doing a walking tour in the winter in Quebec City (like this one specific for the best winter spots!), you get cold fast when you’re standing.

a man dressed in black stands in awe with his arms out, making the expression as if to say: why!?

His black jacket, pants, and boots and COVERED in snow, even his black hat looks white/ It looks like it's a blizzard outside

But if you’re skating, you’ll be heating up as you move so you’ll want to be able to remove layers.

You really have to make sure to dress appropriately if you’re planning on visiting Quebec City in winter so you can actually still do all the winter activities.

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And Winter Packing Isn’t Light…

You need to pack a lot for a Quebec City winter vacation! Don’t try to pack light, you’re going to thank me later when you’re able to last on a walking tour or go skating outside for a few hours!

You want to pack light and thin materials that are warm, like this merino wool sweater. But for serious layering, you might even want to start with a thin silk tank top as a base layer.

a look through stone wall tunnel. On the other side is a man with outstretched arms. Freshly fallen snow covers the sidewalk. The man is standing in a footpath made by pedestrians as they walk in the snow. trees line the road behind him, they're branches are covered in snow. The man is bundled in a fur line hood as snow is falling in front of his face

You also need the appropriate winter accessories, I’m talking hats, gloves, scarves, and even leg warmers (for me it’s always my legs that get cold first). I’ve even worn two pairs of pants to stay warm on outdoor tours.

I also like these fingerless gloves because when I start warming up, I can open them up to let my hands breath a bit more.

My winter boots of choice are Ugg Adirondack boots for staying warm in Quebec winters!

You can read my Montreal winter packing guide for more winter packing tips for Quebec City as well. Just remember, Quebec City is colder and snowier than Montreal.

a winter image of quebec city. A woman stands slightly in front of a man, they're both dressed for winter. The mans fur lined hood is over his head for warmth. The woman is wearing a hat and scarf. Both have gloves and winter jackets. They are standing in front of the most iconic view in quebec city: the view of the chateau frontenac from the lower streets in quebec city. There's even a christmas street in front of the couple and a lantern on the side stone wall adding a christmas ambiance to the photo. There's snow on the pavement and it's snowing

5. The Sun Sets Early (Days Are Really Short!)

If you were expecting to jam pack your days from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., you might be in for a bit of a surprise. The sun sets early in Quebec City in winter and rises late.

The sun can rise as late as 7:30 A.M.and set as early as 4:00 P.M. That leaves you with eight and a half hours of daylight.

Your day will be and feel a lot shorter compared to summer travel. And depending on when you wake up, it might even still be dark outside…

Because of this, you have to plan your days a bit differently during Quebec City winter trips. You want to make sure you’re outside when the sun is out!

This is especially important if you’re planning on driving or going on day trips (see my suggestions for day trips from Quebec City!). It’s never fun to drive in a new city at night, and even less fun when it’s winter (when driving conditions aren’t great to begin with).

an higher view of the streets of Old Quebec at dusk in the evening. There's a blue hue to the scene, some street and shop lights have started to turn on, adding a warm yellow light.
The streets are shiny, from the snow that's been melted. The rooftop have snow on them, You can just barely see the top of the Chateau Frontenac tower above the other rooftops

6. Driving In Winter In Quebec City Is Not Recommended

Driving in Quebec City in winter is not advised.

If you’re not used to driving in the winter, I would strongly suggest not starting in Quebec City.

Driving in winter includes unexpected road closures, getting stuck in snow banks, not being able to stop on black ice… and the list goes on!

If you’re planning on staying in the city centre, then you really don’t need a car anyway. Plus, Quebec City is an easy train ride in from Montreal or Ottawa.

Related: What’s The Best Way To Travel From Montreal To Quebec City

a winter scene on petit champlain in Quebec city. It's a narrow street, that's pedestrian only. Two people stand for a photo in the middle of the path. There's only enough room for one person to pass on either side of them. You can also tell that it's narrow because you can see the buildings on either side of the street. Although the buildings on the left are mostly covered by an evergreen tree with christmas lights in it. The sky is completely white as the snow falls on the scene below.

If You’re Planning On Driving in Quebec, You Need Winter Tires

It’s a law in Quebec that any Quebec registered vehicle needs winter tires from December 1 until March 15 (inclusive).

And all season tires don’t count.

So driving in Quebec with your vehicle without winter tires, might not be such a good idea.

I would even recommend leaving your car somewhere and driving a rental car through Quebec. Quebec rental cars will have appropriate winter tires.

You can lose traction quickly when driving on ice or snow without winter tires, so it’s a lot safer to have them.

A completely snow covered street in Quebec City. The street is mostly covered in snow, you can barely see the snow covered cars parked in front of a giant martello tower. Only a small path has been cleared to actually drive down the street.

7. Snow Is EVERYWHERE!

I’m not even exaggerating when I say that snow ends up EVERYWHERE.

I won’t deny the fact that it’s beautiful, but that doesn’t mean it comes without any struggles…

It’s On The Roads & Sidewalks (& Covers Up The Ice!)

Snow makes driving and walking through the city a lot hard to do.

I just spoke about driving in winter and most of the problems arise because of the amount of snow that builds up on the roads.

Snow banks create road blocks and even road closures. This can sent you on a long detour if you can even make it to your final destination at all!

The same can be said for just walking through the snow. Not only is it exhausting, but snow will also inevitably end up in your boots.. there’s no avoiding it. Whether it’s kicked up, or you find yourself sinking into a giant snowbank. It just means you’re officially welcomed to winter in Quebec!

a view from above looking down on a woman's brown tied up winter boots standing on snow with a part that's been cleared away - the ice that was lurking beneath. It's hard to tell it's actually ice because it just looks like the sidewalk below the snow. — *It was pure ice underneath the snow even though it looks like normal concrete!*

But the more problematic part comes in when the snow covers up ice. You can be going about your day, and all of a sudden you step on a patch of ice underneath the snow. You had no chance of seeing it and down you go, or you won’t be able to stop if you’re driving.

Another fun part is that Old Quebec is built on a hill. Let’s just say – hills and ice DO NOT MIX! So just be careful even when walking please!

P.S. To help with walking on ice in Canadian winters, I walk with crampons for added safety. You can get them on Amazon, and they fit over any winter boot.

The chaos on the small street in Quebec city in the winter. Pedestrians can't walk through as a snow plow moves a large pile of snow out of the way. Someone is walking behind with a giant shovel clearing even more snow. It's snowing, covering the rooftops and the evergreen trees lining the small street. The are christmas decorations above the street, large snowflakes and evergreen streamers.

The Snow Is Also All OVER Your Car

If you did decide to drive to Quebec City in winter, try your best to park inside. Otherwise, you’ll most likely be spending a lot of your time cleaning off the snow from your car. This takes time, and you’ll also get snow all over yourself…

Oh and remember I said that the snow covers ice? Well your car is no exception. There could be a frozen ice layer on your car underneath the snow that you now have to scrape off.

Isn’t just winter so much fun!? Don’t say I didn’t warn you…

P.S. Make sure you have the appropriate winter essentials to clean off your car! I always keep a foldable emergency shovel in the back seat to dig myself out of any snowbanks. And to clean off the car, a snow brush is a must – this one extends making it even easier to reach the roof!

a man is closing the trunk of a blue mini suv. You can barely see the car as it's completely covered in a thick layer of snow — *When you don’t visit your car for a week in Quebec City in Winter…*

Good Luck Reading Information & Commemorative Plaques Throughout The City!

Did you think you would walk around Old Quebec and read all the information plaques? Well think again!

All of those thoughtfully laid out informative plaques to learn a bit more about the history of Quebec City have been completely covered up by snow!

You don’t want to use your mitts to wipe it off because then your hands will be wet and cold. Or if you don’t care about that, you’ll also most likely be too lazy.

a snow covered information plaque in quebec city in winter. In any other season you'd be able to read the plaque, but you can only see the title: Marquess of Dufferin 1826 - 1902. But the text below is covered, some parts are more wiped off so you can see that there is text you're missing. — *This plaque is really useful in the winter in Quebec City…*

It’s On The Rooftops (Which Becomes A Hazard)

After a day of snow fall in Quebec City, the rooftops are packed full of snow!

It will look beautiful, but it will soon become a hazard… The problem is that it ends up melting, or becomes too heavy, and eventually falls on the unknowing passersby below (which could be you!).

Sometimes you’re lucky and it’s just snow, other times there may be some extra ice added in (just for good measure of course!).

Needless to say, it’s terrifying walking on the streets of Old Quebec in the winter.

It’s so dangerous that home owners need to pay to have the snow professionally removed from their roof.

So if you end up visiting Quebec City in the winter, you’ll most likely notice a lot of roof work! No ones replacing their roof… they’re just removing the snow.

Quebec City german christmas market while it's snowing. The streets are packed, people are shopping at the booths that are snow covered. There is an orange DANGER sign that shows an image of rocks falling off a rooftop, below it says (in French) Chute de Glace - falling ice — P.S. The sign translates to: **danger falling ice**

8. You Can Forget About The Picture Perfect Winter Wonderland Photo…

The snow is beautiful, but it can be hard to get that perfect winter photo…

For starters, it can also completely hide a massive building that’s right in front of you!

You can be standing right in front of the entire Chateau Frontenac and it’s almost entirely disappeared in the fog of snow.

You can also forget about seeing the view from Dufferin Terrace or the Citadel, it’s just going to be white or grey mist.

Even if it’s not snowing, the days all seem to be grey (obviously not every day is grey, but it seems to be a higher chance in the winter in Quebec City).

A vast view of the whiteness of Quebec City in winter. In front is a large field of just snow, there are some bare trees. The sky is white. In the distance you can barely see the shadow of the chateau Frontenac in Old Quebec.

The skies are just grey. The trees are bare. And the grass is brown. There’s just a lack of colour in your photos during the winter season.

Then if you have snow on the ground, your photos become one dimensional of whiteness!

If you’re hoping to get that perfect picture of Quebec City in winter with snow filled rooftops, get that idea out of your head now – you’ll need perfect conditions for that.

an ominous view in Quebec City. Stairs, with green railings and a stone wall lead you eye to the top which is where the the Chateau Frontenac is, you can barely see the top because its snowing hard covering the chateau.

But! Quebec City Might Be Your Best Christmas Destination

But if you are looking to experience the perfect Christmas in North America, Quebec City might just be your best bet.

Based on data over the last 65 years, there’s 97% chance of having a white Christmas in Quebec City (having at least 2 cm of snow).

There’s actually a 60% chance of having a perfect Christmas in Quebec City. A perfect Christmas means there’s snow on the ground AND it’s snowing on Christmas day.

a vertical image of the snowfall in front of the chateau frontenac in quebec city. It's the corner of a street, with an old white, three story building on the corner. Behind the building is the tower of the chateau frontenac, with red bricks and a slanted triangle brown roof. It's almost blended in to the white sky above it as the snow falls.

9. Snow Ultimately Turns Into Slush & Brown Mounds

One of the reason why getting the picture perfect Quebec City winter photo isn’t possible is because the snow just doesn’t last.

The snow on the rooftops is professionally removed for safety reason.

The snow on the ground doesn’t stay white and fluffy for very long either. It will most likely turn into gross brown slush from being trampled on by so many tourists.

One of the prettiest streets in Quebec City, Petit Champlain, is looking a bit under the weather with brown slush on the ground covering the cobblestone streets. — *Where’d the snow go!? Lovely slush covered Petit Champlain spending winter in Quebec City!*

Then once the city comes to remove it… it becomes giant brownish mounds on the side of the road.

And to top it all off, once the snow becomes slush, cars drive by and splash it all over your clean clothes… and yes this happens more often than you think! And it’s not fun!

10. Snow Is Over Glorified Rain…

When it’s raining, you don’t stay outside admiring the rainfall. So why do you admire snowfall?

I mean it’s beautiful, but it’s still water! Just frozen water that takes a bit longer to melt.

A giant brown snow pile in Old Quebec, there is white snow further in the park and on the rooftops of the stone buildings — *This is only the beginning of brown snow mounds this Quebec City Winter!*

If you’re expecting to do anything in Quebec City in the winter you have to be ready for snow. Treat the snow as though it’s raining.

So, when taking a picture, expect that your phone or camera will get wet, or maybe plan to bring an umbrella!

When you come back inside, your jacket and boots will be sopping. It’s all a huge hassle – just like when it’s raining!

quebec city golden hour. The top of the sky is still blue but once its hits the top of the buildings it starts turning golden yellow. You can see the whole way down a narrow pedestrian only street. The pathway is slushy snow, with white snow on the corners, where people haven't walked.

11. You’ll Just Want To Stay Inside With Hot Chocolate & A Book

At the end of the day, the snow mixed with the cold weather, just makes you want to stay inside.

You also end up hopping from one indoor place to the next. It’s too cold and takes too much energy to do anything else. So don’t try to push yourself, enjoy Quebec City in the winter for what it is!

Museums and restaurants will be your best friend!

Cozying up with some room service and a movie in the hotel room will call your name every day in the winter in Quebec City. It’s hard to leave the warmth and coziness to be cold and wet. Trust me, I’ve been there.

People walking on the streets of old Quebec in winter jackets, and one woman on the sidewalk is even walking with an open umbrella, because it's a thick wet snow coming down.

Pro Tip: Make Dinner Reservations As Early As Possible

A dinner reservation in Quebec City is hard to get on a good day (when it’s warm outside and they have extra terrace seating). It’s just becomes even harder in the winter with less seats, and people staying longer inside to warm up.

Do yourself a favour, make dinner reservations as early as you can in Quebec City.

See my favourite Quebec City restaurants.

a hand is holding a cappucino in a speckled pink mug - the ultimate cozy setting. There's a flower next to the cup but the rest of the background is out of focus

Be Aware of a Mini High Season in December & February

Quebec City hosts two large winter festivals that bring a lot of fun, but also a lot more tourists. Hotels will be more expensive and more booked during the festival.

The city hosts a month long German Christmas market from November until Christmas. The streets are filled with local booths offering food, drinks, and shopping!

But their main winter festival is Quebec City Carnival in late January to February. It’s a 10 day long festival celebrating everything winter (apparently it’s the world’s largest winter carnival).

They have ice sculptures, parades, concerts and MORE!

a vertical image.
A winter scene in Quebec City.
In the foreground, there are wooden booths with christmas decorations on the front. Consumers are dressed in their biggest winter jackets, looking in at the booths, shopping. Above the booths are bare trees and a completely white sky. But you can still see one of the towers of the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac in the distance

Need A Place To Stay In Quebec City In Winter?

Staying At The Famous Hotel De Glace (Realities)

The Ice Hotel (La Hotel de Glace) which is a popular Quebec City winter destination is actually 30 minutes away by car.

It’s also crazy expensive! I’m talking luxury hotel prices for a cold night in a hotel made of snow. It’s essentially glamping in the winter… So it’s just worse.

If you do book a night in the Ice Hotel, you also get a room in the Hotel Valcartier so you have modern day amenities (private bathroom and shower, and a place for your luggage). But that room actually costs a fraction of the price and you’ll most likely end up spending most of your time there…

So now you’re paying luxury price hotel fees for a non luxury room.

You’re better off booking a room in Hotel Valcartier and visiting the Ice Hotel to see what it looks like.

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Thick snow falling in front of the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. You can only see the tower, with red brick and grey stones with the brown aluminium roof.

My Recommendations For Hotels In Quebec City

I’ve visited Quebec City and stayed in a few places over the years, here are my recommendations.

If you’re on a budget but want to stay in the city centre, there’s no better place than Au Petit Hotel (see it on Booking.com). It’s a small but mighty hotel and for a night or two it gets the job done! Plus, you’ll feel like you’re staying in old time Quebec when you stay here!

I’ve also stayed just outside Old Quebec at the Hilton Québec. If you’re going to stay here, you have to upgrade your room to one with a view. This way, you’ll have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Chateau Frontenac, plus you’ll have all the luxuries of staying in a hotel. It’s not far from Old Town either, only about a 5 minute walk. See it on Booking.com.

I’ve also heard only good things about the Clarendon Hotel in Old Town Québec. It’s be a bit pricier than Au Petit Hotel, but it’s also a more regular size hotel room. Plus, this is THE location to be in Quebec City. See availability and room rates on Booking.com.

For more accommodation options in Quebec City on Booking.com, or for more recommendations read my blog post.

Auberge Saint-Antoine in Quebec City. It looks like a old style modern building with red brick and a green roof

Winter Bucket List (Printable)

Don’t let the winter cold get to you this year, get out and try new winter experiences with my downloadable Winter Bucket List.

I’ve put together a list of fun winter activities perfect to stay busy this winter. Plus if there’s anything extra you think of, there are two blank winter checklists for you to fill out with your own ideas!

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