Quebec City is one of the best places to spend Christmas – New York Times, Condé Nast Travel, CNN Travel….

You’ll find Quebec City in almost every best Christmas City list. CNN Travel placed it 8th on its 15 of the best places around the world to go for Christmas vacation.

Narcity selected Quebec City as one of the top 10 magical cities to visit this Christmas season.

Condé Nast magazine selected Quebec City in its list of the 23 Best Places to Spend Christmas: The World’s Most Festive Cities.

In 2017, The New York Times include Quebec City in their, Christmas Around the World: 10 International Destinations to Visit.

Why The Popularity

Old Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America, and for the holidays the city becomes a picturesque Christmas village – a real life-size winter wonderland for the whole family.

“This area (Old Quebec) transforms into a scenic Christmas village each December. The 403-year-old capital of Quebec revels in the outdoors at Christmastime, when stone buildings sparkle with lights.” The New York Times

Condé Nast Travel explains, ” its colonial French architecture gives it an unmistakably European feel. The cobbled streets of the Old Town are packed with quaint shops and delicious bistros, all merrily decorated for the holidays.”

“This one thing will really get you in the spirit: The toboggan run at Château Frontenac, one of the city’s oldest traditions—and quite the thrill. Zoom down icy tracks overlooking the city on a wooden sled reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.”

CNN Travel calls it a, “Haven for environmentally friendly, outdoor enthusiasts, Quebec bustles with winter activity, offering holiday programs for all tastes. And when Christmas is over, there’s Quebec Winter Carnival from February 8 to 17, 2019.”

More information: Québec City Tourism

Photos: Quebec City Tourism / Quebec City