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February
7th to 16th
2025

Experience a festive and quirky winter in Old Québec!

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Tobogganing at Au 1884!

Thursday to Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday to Wednesday, 10 AM to 8 PM
Dufferin Terrace

Have fun tobogganing down the famous Dufferin Terrace slide, which celebrates its 140th anniversary this year!

Pick up a free ticket at participating businesses. Minimum purchase of $5 in the registered shop to get a pair of free tickets, maximum two tickets per person.

Défi coureur des bois presented by Au 1884

Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 PM to 5 PM Dufferin Terrace

Take part in our friendly street hockey, giant ski and tug-of-war challenges, then relax by the fireplace with a hot drink in hand!

Fun activities with Général Patente

Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 PM to 5 PM
Rue Sainte-Anne, Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville and Place d’Armes

Test your skills with our wacky games of skill from Général Patente: wrist tug-of-war, tug-of-war, shovelling contests, boot throwing, and more!

Country line dancing with Claude and Manon

Saturday, February 8th, 6 PM to 9 PM Dufferin Terrace

Dress warmly and come move to the rhythm of country music outdoors! Discover simple and fun steps in a friendly atmosphere. Ready, set, dance!

Intro and swing dance with Port-O-Swing

Saturday, February 15th, 5 PM to 8 PM
Dufferin Terrace

Feel like dancing under the stars? Join the Port-O-Swing school for an intro class of swing and Charleston on the magnificent Dufferin Terrace! Discover the basics of these energetic dances and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm.

Electro night presented by Phoque OFF

Saturday, February 15th, at 8:30 PM
Auberge Internationale de Québec

Don’t miss the unique show put on by JOUBe, aka Romain Joubert. This musician from Lyon innovates by transforming his bicycle into a hybrid instrument to create unique organic electro music.

Free admission and no reservations required. Places are limited, so don’t arrive too late!

Winter running with Faux Mouvement

Sundays February 9th and 16 th , at 9 AM + Tuesdays February 11th and Thursday February 13 th , at 6 PM
Meeting point: in front of the Faux Mouvement boutique, 70 boul. Champlain

Explore the historic streets of Quebec City! Discover the beauty of Old Quebec and the Old Port, and run on the cobblestones streets of the Quartier Petit Champlain in good company. Join us on Sundays for a 9 km trail, and on weekday evenings for a 7 km trail.

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0° project with EXMURO and guided tour

Saturdays February 8th and 15 th , 2 PM to 3 PM
Meeting point: Aire publique at place Royale

With EXMURO’s mediation team, immerse yourself in the universe of four photographers who explore our relationship with winter and climatic equilibrium through sculptural installations: André Barrette, Duane Isaac, Jessica Houston and
Charles-Frédérick Ouellet.

Special invitation: come to the launch on Friday February 7th in the presence of the artists. Meet at the Aire publique at 5 PM for a drink. The tour begins at 6 PM

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Wednesday to Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM 27, rue Notre-Dame, place Royale

Discover EXMURO’s Aire publique with works by Alissa Bilodeau, Jérôme Trudelle, Jay Soule and MOBA.

La vitrine chaleureuse, an initiative of the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec, in collaboration with Manif d’art

Anytime
Place des Canotiers, Old Port

Discover Umbra, the darkness and absence of light, a kinetic and luminous work by Pavitra Wickramasinghe. The play of light and shadow transforms this space into a magical place of contemplation, especially at dusk.

Screening and exhibition on 140 years of the toboggan

Screenings Saturday, 4 PM to 9 PM + Sunday, 4 PM to 8 PM
Princess Louise stand, Dufferin Terrace

To celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Dufferin Terrace heritage toboggan slide, a screening of vintage films highlighting the slide over the years will be presented from dusk onwards at the Princess Louise stand, and an exhibition of vintage photos will be on display at all times.

Eat and Drink

Oh my kogo! – foodtruck

Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 PM to 7 PM
Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville

A family-run business offers a selection of Korean pogos. Delicious, fresh and made with sausages from a Quebec company.

Aire publique Café

Wednesday to Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM
27, rue Notre-Dame, place Royale

Enjoy a signature latté from Café Fantôme or a gourmet hot chocolate from Chocolaterie Erico, while warming up in the EXMURO Public Area. With your beverage in hand, you can visit the current exhibitions.

OFF Carnaval outdoor bar presented by CJMD

Need a little pick-me-up to get you through the winter chill? Beers, hot drinks and non-alcoholic options await you at the OFF Carnaval outdoor bar. It’s also the perfect opportunity to pick up an exclusive OFF Carnaval toque.

Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 PM to 5 PM
Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville

February 7th to 16th2025