Québec City German Christmas Market
Visitors explore five festive sites across Old Québec featuring kiosks, bars, and an alpine chalet restaurant. Guests can enjoy traditional German specialties like glühwein, gingerbread, stollen, and pretzels alongside local Québec products. Entertainment includes choirs, Bavarian folklore quintets, alphorn performances, puppet theater shows, and visits with Santa Claus.
What to Expect
Traditional German holiday market spanning five sites across Old Québec.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Québec
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
German Community of Québec
Food & Drink
Food and drink include glühwein, gingerbread, stollen, pretzels, other German delicacies, and dishes at the Aux Traditions d’Alsace restaurant, alongside Québec honey, jams, chocolates, and cheeses.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Paid street parking and paid underground parking lots are available near the Market. RTC also provides free parking lots at strategic locations across the city.
- Accessibility: Paratransit (STAC) can drop visitors off on Sainte-Anne Street right next to the market.
Tips & Advice
- Take the bus instead of driving, since route 11 stops right at the market in front of City Hall and you skip hunting for parking in Old Québec.
- Leave your car at one of the RTC's free parking lots around the city and take a regular bus into Old Québec.
- Download the site map before you go, because the kiosks and bars are spread over five sites from place D'Youville to place d'Armes.
- With kids, start at the Kinderchalet for arts and crafts, then go to Santa's castle on Place d'Armes to visit him.
- The market sells Discovery, Gourmet, Souvenir and Family packages online, so pick one up before your visit if it suits your group.
Special Events & Promotions
- Discovery, Gourmet, Souvenir and Family packages are sold separately online
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
Kiosks and bars across all five sites serve German specialties like glühwein, gingerbread, stollen and pretzels. The Aux Traditions d'Alsace restaurant is in the alpine chalet. Québec producers also sell honey, jams, chocolates and cheeses.
What is there for kids?
There's a puppet theatre show and arts and crafts workshops in the Kinderchalet. Kids can also visit Santa Claus in his castle on Place d'Armes.
What kind of music is there?
Choirs and musicians play Christmas songs across the sites. The lineup includes a Bavarian folklore quintet from Germany, a recital by OSQ musicians and the Krampus Fantastischer Wunderfunk. The market's own Alphorn trio plays classical Alpine concerts and sets that mix electronic music with traditional sounds.
What's the easiest way to get there?
The market strongly recommends public transit. Bus route 11 stops right at the market in front of Québec City Hall. Routes 800, 801 and 807 run to Terminus Place d'Youville. The RTC also runs free parking lots around the city, linked to the market by bus.
Can I be a vendor or volunteer?
Yes. The market takes applications from people who want to become an exhibitor or a volunteer.
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