Events in Québec City
WHAT TO DO IN QUÉBEC CITY
In Québec City, exciting events abound, each one more extravagant than the other. Hôtel 71 puts you at the centre of the action in one of the most bustling districts in the city, so you won’t miss out on a single memorable moment. We’ll help you discover what Québec City has to offer during your stay with us.
Strøm was founded on a simple idea: combining Nordic spa and urbanity, for a relaxing experience. This balance, which is also found by our customers, is based on facilities in nature, yet just minutes from urban centers. Officially opened since 2009, Strøm continues to grow, both in terms of locations but also in public recognition.
Les Passages Insolites
As you wander through the neighbourhoods, keep your eyes peeled for unusual and surprising art. Les Passages Insolites invites professional artists to create temporary yet unique pieces scattered throughout, just waiting to be discovered.
Festival d'été de Québec
Canada’s largest outdoor music event, Festival d’été de Québec, presents a string of international superstars along with top new talents. Enjoy 300 shows and 1 000 artists!
The 2023 lineup: Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Rey, Weezer, Green Day, Pitbull and many more!
Grands Feux Loto-Québec (Fireworks)
August (every Tuesday and Thursday)
From an excellent vantage point on the bank of the St. Lawrence River, you can watch the brilliant pyrotechnical display light up the night sky. The fireworks are launched from a firing platform in the middle of the river, in front of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (New France Festival)
Early August
Experience life as it was in New France during the French Regime in the 17th and 18th centuries. For four exciting days, shows and performers will breathe new life into historical Old Québec as well as gourmet activities, storytelling and re-enactments.
Plein Art
Early August
Meet with over 120 professional artisans at this craft fair. Admire the creativity and talent that went into producing an interesting selection of unique decorative or everyday items.
Petit-Champlain
Fall in love with Canada’s prettiest pedestrian street
If the European charm of this ravishing, exclusively pedestrian street doesn’t enchant you, the shopkeepers will. Petit-Champlain is simply gorgeous, and winter adds a fairyland sparkle with the lights on the snow. Wander into one-of-a-kind boutiques and meet some of Québec City’s artists and artisans. Slow down and check out the architectural details. You’ll see why everyone loves Petit-Champlain.
Place Royale
Explore the place where Québec City was founded
Place Royale is the spot where, in 1608, Samuel de Champlain built what became the first permanent French settlement in North America. Its European charm is set off by the exquisite Notre-Dame-des Victoires Church, one of the continent’s oldest stone church.
Québec City's Walls
Travel back in time along North America’s only walled city north of Mexico
You might be asking yourself: “Why is Québec City Walled?” In fact, the escarpment of Cap Diamant provided the colony of New France with a natural defence system on the west side. A decision was made to build fortification walls on the other sides to provide a better protection. From these walls, the colonists could spot enemies approaching from land, as well as from the St. Lawrence River, giving them ample time to prepare a defence. A system which worked well for hundreds of years. Today, the ramparts remain intact as a testament to the character, history and battles that have taken place since the 17th century.
