Quebec City event weekends: what to do between sessions
North America's only walled city north of Mexico, with the Château Frontenac, a winter carnival and a famous pee-wee hockey tournament.
Events we cover in Quebec City
Arriving
Jean Lesage airport (YQB) is 20 minutes from the old city.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Saint-Roch | Cheaper hotels below the walls. |
| Mid-range | Old Quebec | Inside the walls. |
| Splurge | Château Frontenac | The landmark. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Auberge Internationale de Québec
- Mid-range: Hotel Le Germain Quebec
- Splurge: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Aquarium du Québec.
- Valcartier winter park.
Rainy-day backups
- Musée de la civilisation.
Free things to do
- Dufferin Terrace.
- Plains of Abraham.
Getting around
- Walkable; RTC buses. Videotron Centre hosts the pee-wee tournament.