Christmas in Quebec City: the best cozy spots and Christmas markets in Old Quebec

April 29, 2026Carrera Café

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Christmas in Quebec: the best cozy spots and Christmas markets in Old Quebec

Quebec in December is a fairy tale city. The lights, the Christmas markets, the snow beginning to fall on the roofs of Petit-Champlain. And Carrera Café, warm and welcoming, at the heart of it all.

Quebec in December

The magic of Christmas

Quebec is one of the North American cities where the magic of Christmas is most tangible. Its illuminated fortifications, its snow-covered cobblestone streets, its traditional markets: Old Quebec in December looks like a European city from another century.

And at the heart of this enchanted setting, Carrera Café is the warm refuge where you return after every walk in the cold.

The Christmas markets

December must-sees

German Christmas Market

City Hall Square

Wooden chalets, handcrafted products, mulled wine. The atmosphere of Nuremberg in Quebec.

Petit-Champlain Christmas Market

Rue du Petit-Champlain

Local artisans, jewelry, decorations. Just steps from Carrera Café.

Carrera Café in December

The warm refuge

In December, Carrera Café takes on an extra dimension. The interior becomes the ideal refuge after an hour at the market in the snow. The warmth of freshly brewed coffee, the smell of focaccia, the gentle atmosphere: this is exactly where you want to be in December in Quebec.

Christmas drinks

Our December selection

✦ Season

Paddock Mulled Wine

Spiced red, cinnamon, star anise, Quebec honey. The classic Christmas evening drink.

10 $

✦ Season

Gingerbread Latte

Espresso, whole milk, homemade gingerbread syrup. Christmas in a glass.

6,75 $

Grand Prix Hot Chocolate

70% dark chocolate, whole milk, a hint of chili. The adult version of hot chocolate.

6,50 $

Christmas day program

The perfect day in December

9 AM

Gingerbread Latte + focaccia at Carrera Café. The perfect start.

10:30 AM

Petit-Champlain Christmas Market: artisans, gifts, decorations.

12:30 PM

Podium board + mulled wine at Carrera. The comforting break.

2:30 PM

Christmas Market at City Hall Square: German atmosphere, crafts.

5 PM

Back at Carrera: Negroni while watching the night fall over Petit-Champlain.

The magic of Christmas awaits you

Carrera Café, the Christmas refuge in Petit-Champlain

Rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec. Open every day in December. Christmas drinks available.

See the Christmas menu

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