✦ New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Quebec City
December 31st in Quebec City is a special event. Fireworks over the river, a festive atmosphere in Old Quebec, and for those in the know, a memorable night that includes Carrera Café.
New Year's Eve in Quebec City
A Night Like No Other
Quebec City is one of North America's most vibrant cities for New Year's Eve celebrations. The streets of Old Quebec become a stage, Dufferin Terrace a belvedere, and midnight a moment of pure collective magic.
The Night of December 31st
Every year, tens of thousands of people flock to Old Quebec for New Year's Eve. Free concerts on the Plains and in the squares, illuminated walks, fireworks at midnight over the Saint Lawrence River. A popular and spectacular celebration.
Old Quebec in Celebration
The cobblestone streets of Old Quebec are illuminated and filled with revelers. The shops of Petit-Champlain decorate their windows, restaurants offer New Year's Eve menus, and the atmosphere takes on an almost magical dimension under the winter stars.
Fireworks
Midnight over the Saint Lawrence River
New Year's Eve fireworks in Quebec City are launched from the Saint Lawrence River. From the heights of Old Quebec, the spectacle is visible from afar.
From Dufferin Terrace
Dufferin Terrace is one of the best viewpoints for the fireworks. Overcrowded but festive, the terrace vibrates in unison with the explosions of light over the frozen river.
From the Old Port
The Old Port quays offer a more intimate view at river level. The fireworks reflect on the dark waters of the Saint Lawrence. A less crowded but equally spectacular angle.
From Lévis
The south shore offers a panoramic view of illuminated Quebec City with the fireworks in the background. For those who want to avoid the crowds and see the entire show from a single perspective.
Arrive Early
The best spots fill up by 10 p.m. Plan at least an hour in advance. Dress warmly: temperatures in December in Quebec City often hover around -15 degrees Celsius.
New Year's Eve Party
From 8 p.m. to midnight
New Year's Eve in Quebec City doesn't start at midnight. The festivities begin in the evening and build up to the fireworks crescendo.
Free Concerts
Every year, outdoor stages are set up on the Plains of Abraham and around Old Quebec. Quebecois artists perform in front of huge crowds. The main concert precedes the midnight fireworks.
Old Quebec Illuminations
All the streets of Old Quebec are illuminated for the holidays. A nighttime stroll in this magical setting is one of the most beautiful experiences of Quebec winter.
Bars and Taverns
Petit-Champlain and Saint-Jean Street transform into a festive circuit. Bars offer special menus, covered terraces welcome revelers who want to warm up without leaving the atmosphere.
Family New Year's Eve
Quebec City also plans a countdown and fireworks at 9 p.m. for families with children. An early version that allows younger ones to experience the show before going to bed.
Before Midnight
New Year's Eve Dinner
New Year's Eve is also about a meal. And Carrera Café offers an ideal pub-style formula for a relaxed evening before joining the outdoor festivities.
New Year's Eve Drinks
Charcuterie and cheese boards, a glass of wine or house cocktail, intimate atmosphere before the big party. Start New Year's Eve at Carrera Café, then go see the fireworks from Dufferin Terrace. The perfect evening in Quebec City.
The Barista's Tip
"On the evening of the 31st, start with us. Board, drink, good company. Then join the fireworks. On the way back, if we're still open, one last coffee to keep going until the end of the night."
Champions' Night
Our Selection for the 31st
New Year's Eve in Quebec City requires preparation. Here's our selection for the ultimate New Year's experience.
New Year's Eve Board
Charlevoix prosciutto, dry sausage, aged cheese, rillettes, cranberry jam, grilled Borderon bread, maple mustard. Our festive board. Composed for the night of the 31st, it brings together the best of Quebec's local produce on a sumptuous platter.
Midnight Pit Stop Cocktail
Our seasonal house cocktail: choice spirit, red berries, ginger, maple syrup. To toast Quebec City, the New Year, and all the circuits that await us in 2025.
On the Podium
The Three Must-Do Moments
Three essential experiences to have the best possible New Year's Eve in Quebec City.
✦ Quebec City New Year's Eve Podium
From Dufferin Terrace or the heights of Cap Diamant. The most impressive pyrotechnic show in Eastern Canada.
Quebecois artists and the collective countdown. Tens of thousands of people gathered in the cold, smiles on their faces.
The New Year's Eve board, a drink, the warmth of Petit-Champlain. The perfect preparation before diving into the Quebecois night.
After Midnight
The Night Continues
The party doesn't stop at midnight. Quebec City continues to buzz until the early hours. Carrera Café remains a perfect stop for a black coffee or a final drink before heading home.
Carrera Café on the evening of the 31st
Bar open in the evening, festive atmosphere, seasonal cocktails and charcuterie boards. To start New Year's Eve gently, or end it after the fireworks. Carrera Café is your base in Petit-Champlain that night.
Book your table for the 31st
New Year's Eve in Quebec City is an experience in itself. Start it at Carrera Café, in the heart of Petit-Champlain.
Our New Year's Eve Menu Book for the 31st
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