Line 1 · Christmas & holiday

Montréal & Québec City with kids

Québec, Canada

Best timeDec–Feb
Getting thereDrive or fly, depending on your ZIP
Good forChristmas & holiday, History & culture, Snow & skiing
DocumentsPassport needed

Old Québec's walled city under snow, the German Christmas Market, toboggan runs on Dufferin Terrace, and Montréal's food scene.

Passports needed for everyone. In February, Carnaval de Québec is a great kids' winter festival.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,980
Mid-range (3★)$2,660
Luxury (5★)$4,710

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarOff
  4. AprOff
  5. MayOff
  6. JunGood
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepGood
  10. OctGood
  11. NovOff
  12. DecBest

Top attractions in Québec

  1. Old QuébecWalled city
  2. Château FrontenacLandmark hotel
  3. Dufferin TerraceBoardwalk views
  4. Montmorency FallsHigher than Niagara
  5. Petit-ChamplainHoliday streets
  6. Hôtel de GlaceIce hotel, winter
  7. Notre-Dame BasilicaOld Montréal
  8. Mount RoyalCity park
  9. Montréal BiodômeFour ecosystems
  10. Jean-Talon MarketFood market

Where to eat in Québec

  1. Schwartz's Deli$$Smoked meat
  2. St-Viateur Bagel$Wood-fired
  3. Fairmount Bagel$Rival bagel shop
  4. La Banquise$Poutine, open 24h
  5. Olive et Gourmando$$Old Montréal
  6. Joe Beef$$$Montréal institution
  7. Aux Anciens Canadiens$$Québécois classics
  8. Chez Ashton$Québec poutine
  9. Le Chic Shack$$Burgers
  10. Paillard$Bakery

Things to do

  1. Toboggan slide on Dufferin TerraceAu 1884
  2. German Christmas MarketQuébec City
  3. Carnaval de QuébecFebruary
  4. Cable car at Montmorency FallsYear-round
  5. Ice skateOld Port or Place D'Youville
  6. Sugar shack mealSpring
  7. Dog sleddingNear Québec City
  8. Snow tubing at ValcartierHuge snow park
  9. La Grande RoueMontréal Ferris wheel
  10. AURA light showNotre-Dame Basilica

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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