Things to do in Québec City this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Québec City this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Québec City
Old Québec
CultureVieux-Québec
UNESCO walls, ramparts and Château Frontenac.
Plains of Abraham
OutdoorsBattlefields
Riverside park — picnics by day, mega-concerts by night.
Petit-Champlain
Food & DrinkLower Town
Boutiques and bistros on the prettiest street in N.A.
Montmorency Falls
FamilyBeauport
83 m of waterfall — taller than Niagara.
Île d'Orléans
OutdoorsIsland
Cider, strawberries, tiny villages.
Hôtel de Glace
CultureValcartier
Sleep in a hotel built entirely of ice.
Toboggan run du Château
FamilyDufferin Terrace
Three-lane wooden slide since 1884.
Where to eat
Légende
$$$$Boreal tasting · Lower Town
Foraged Québec, the city's chef-driven flagship.
Le Continental
$$$Classic French · Old Québec
Tableside flambé since 1956.
Chez Boulay
$$$Nordic-Québécois · Old Québec
Wild game, sea buckthorn, hospitality 101.
Buvette Scott
$$Wine bar · Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Natural wine + perfect small plates.
Live & on stage
Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ)
Plaines d'Abraham · Jul 3–13 · Pop / Rock
Festibière
Vieux-Port · Aug 14–17 · Craft Beer + Live
Grands Feux Loto-Québec
Montmorency · Wed in Aug · Fireworks + Music
Carnaval de Québec
City-wide · Jan 30 – Feb 15 · Winter Festival
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Old Québec, Plains of Abraham, Petit-Champlain. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.