I visited Montreal and Quebec City in December 2023 specifically to experience the Christmas markets and had so much fun exploring these beautiful cities. Read below for my three-day (1.5 days in each city) itinerary.
WHERE TO STAY
We loved both Airbnbs – they were spacious, modern, clean, walking distance to everything and included free onsite parking!
● Airbnb in Montreal
● Airbnb in Quebec
WHERE TO EAT/DRINK
●5 Senses Cafe for coffee/breakfast – Montreal
●Le Pois Penche for drinks – Montreal
●Muze Lounge & Terrasse for apps and drinks – Montreal
●Caffe Un Po’ Di Piu’ for apps and drinks – Montreal
●The Coldroom Bar (Speakeasy) for drinks – Montreal
●St-Viateur Bagel for traditional Montreal bagels – Montreal
●BO Cuisine d’Asie for dinner and drinks – Quebec
●Ristorante II Teatro for brunch – Quebec
●Alphonse for apps and drinks – Quebec
●Les Yeux Bleus (underground bar) for apps and drinks – Quebec
●Justine (speakeasy) for drinks – Quebec
THINGS TO DO
●Visit the Les Marches de Noel Montreal – November 22-Dec 30 to experience traditional Canadian and German food and drinks, shopping with over 50 vendors/small businesses and live entertainment
●Eat, shop, sightsee around downtown Montreal, Old Montreal and Old Port Montreal
●AURA Light Show at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
●Go on the ferris wheel and enjoy other activities at La Grande Roue de Montreal in Old Port
●Visit the beautiful clock tower in Old Port Montreal
●Visit the Le Grand Marche de Quebec – Nov 21-Dec 22 for traditional German food and drinks, activities, entertainment, and over 90 vendors
●Visit La boutique de Noel de Quebec to shop for Christmas gifts and decor
●Visit Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac for their infamous Christmas trees
●Take a ride on the funicular in Old Quebec for beautiful views
●Visit these festive and scenic places in Quebec City: Place D’Youville / Rue St-Jean, Rue Du Petit-Champlain, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Boutique de Noel, Place Royale, Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
●Visit Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Waterfall – about 15 minutes from Old Quebec
