Petit-Champlain transforms every winter into a fairytale setting. Garlands, wooden chalets, the smell of cinnamon in the cold air. The Quebec Christmas Market attracts visitors from everywhere, especially American and European tourists, but also Quebecers who make the trip on purpose.

What few people know: the neighborhood deserves to be experienced as much from the inside as from the outside. After 20 minutes in the open air, with frozen hands and red cheeks, the desire for a warm, beautiful, and calm place becomes irresistible. That’s exactly what Carrera Café offers, just steps from the market.

Spices, citrus, gentle warmth. Our mulled wine is carefully prepared, served in a glass that keeps the heat. Not too sweet, just right. A perfect transition between a stroll through the market and a relaxed moment inside.

Carrera Café is also a bar. Cocktails, wines, craft beers. In winter, the atmosphere becomes more intimate, the lights dimmer, and the indoor terrace comes alive differently. It’s one of the warmest spots in Petit-Champlain when it snows.

Our winter menu focuses on comforting flavors and local products. Organic Charlevoix charcuterie, hand-selected Quebec cheeses, focaccia from Boulangerie Borderon et Fils. Boards to share, perfect for settling in and taking your time.