A firsthand evening at Grand Théâtre de Québec, where the young musicians, Conservatoire orchestra and impressive Salle Louis-Fréchette made us want to come back.Continue Reading: A Night at Grand Théâtre de Québec with the Conservatoire Orchestra
The giant Halloween decorations appearing in Old Quebec come from Ateliers du Carnaval, the year-round workshop behind large-scale seasonal scenery and event structures.Continue Reading: The Story Behind Quebec City’s Giant Halloween Decorations
Canada Day is celebrated every July 1, marking the 1867 creation of Canada through Confederation. The holiday was known as Dominion Day until 1982.Continue Reading: What Is Canada Day?
Canada does not observe the U.S. Memorial Day in May. Learn how Remembrance Day, Victoria Day, National Patriots’ Day and Newfoundland’s July 1 Memorial Day differ.Continue Reading: Does Canada Celebrate Memorial Day?
Poisson d’avril is the French name for April Fools’ Day and its pranks. In Quebec, paper-fish jokes are familiar, but the holiday’s exact historical origin remains uncertain.Continue Reading: What Does Poisson d’Avril Mean in Quebec French?
Environment and Climate Change Canada puts Quebec City’s 2000–2024 chance of a white Christmas at 92%, with at least 2 cm of snow on the ground at 7 a.m. on December 25.Continue Reading: What Are the Odds of a White Christmas in Quebec City?
Quebec City is especially festive from late November through New Year’s. In 2026, the German Christmas Market runs from November 19 to December 23.Continue Reading: Christmas in Quebec City 2026 Holiday Guide
Halloween in Quebec City 2026 includes Plains of Abraham events through Nov. 8, Petit-Champlain on Oct. 24 and L’Étrange Carnaval Oct. 23–25.Continue Reading: Halloween in Quebec City 2026 Events and Activities
A historical snapshot of notable Quebec City events from November 2023. This page is an archive, not a current event calendar.Continue Reading: November 2023 in Quebec City – Event Archive
Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The modern holiday is tied to harvest traditions and has developed separately from U.S. Thanksgiving.Continue Reading: What Is Canadian Thanksgiving?