✦ New Year's Eve
New Year's in Québec
December 31 in Québec is a special event. Fireworks on the river, festive atmosphere in Old Québec, and for those who know, a memorable night that goes through Carrera Café.
The Québec New Year's Eve
An extraordinary night
Québec is one of the cities in North America where New Year's is celebrated most intensely. The streets of Old Québec become a stage, Terrasse Dufferin a lookout, and midnight a moment of pure collective magic.
The night of December 31
Every year, tens of thousands of people flock to Old Québec for New Year's Eve. Free concerts on the Plains and in the squares, light walks, fireworks at midnight on the Saint Lawrence. A popular and spectacular celebration.
Old Québec Celebrates
The cobblestone streets of Old Québec fill with lights and festival-goers. 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 on the Saint Lawrence
The New Year's fireworks in Québec are launched from the Saint Lawrence River. From the heights of Old Québec, the show is visible from very far away.
From Terrasse Dufferin
The Terrasse Dufferin is one of the best viewpoints for the fireworks. Crowded but festive, the terrace vibrates in unison with the rhythm of the light explosions over the frozen river.
From the Old Port
The docks of the Old Port offer a river-level, more intimate view. The fireworks reflect on the dark waters of the Saint Lawrence. A less frequented angle but just as spectacular.
From Lévis
The south shore offers a panoramic view of illuminated Québec with fireworks in the background. For those who want to avoid the crowd and see the full show from a single perspective.
Arrive early
The best spots fill up from 10 PM. Plan to arrive at least an hour early. Dress warmly: December temperatures in Quebec often hover around -15 degrees.
New Year's Eve Night
From 8 PM to midnight
New Year's Eve in Quebec doesn't start at midnight. Festivities begin in the evening and build up to the highlight of the fireworks.
Free Concerts
Every year, outdoor stages are set up on the Plains of Abraham and around Old Quebec. Quebec artists perform in front of huge crowds. The main concert precedes the midnight fireworks.
Old Quebec Illuminations
All the streets of Old Quebec are lit up for the holidays. The nighttime stroll in this magical setting is one of the most beautiful experiences of the Quebec winter.
Bars and Refreshment Stands
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 also plans a countdown and fireworks at 9 PM for families with children. An early version that allows the little ones to enjoy the show before going to bed.
Before midnight
New Year's Eve Dinner
New Year's Eve is also a meal. And Carrera Café offers a refreshment stand package ideal for a relaxed evening before joining the outdoor festivities.
New Year's Eve Refreshment Stand
Charcuterie and cheese boards, glass of wine or house cocktail, intimate atmosphere before the big party. Start the New Year's Eve at Carrera Café, then go watch 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, glass, 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."
The Night of Champions
Our selection for the 31st
A New Year's Eve night in Quebec is being prepared. Here is our selection to live the New Year to the fullest.
New Year's Eve Board
Charlevoix cured ham, dry sausage, aged cheese, rillettes, cranberry jam, grilled Borderon bread, maple mustard. Our festive board. Created for the night of the 31st, it brings together the best of Quebec terroir on a sumptuous platter.
Midnight Pit Stop Cocktail
Our seasonal house cocktail: selected spirits, red fruits, ginger, maple syrup. To toast Quebec, New Year's, and all the adventures awaiting us in 2025.
On the podium
The three must-see moments
Three essential experiences to live the best possible New Year's in Quebec.
✦ New Year's podium in Quebec
From the Dufferin Terrace or the heights of Cap-Diamant. The most impressive fireworks show in Eastern Canada.
Quebec artists and the collective countdown. Tens of thousands of people gathered in the cold, smiling.
The New Year's board, a drink, the warmth of Petit-Champlain. The perfect setup before diving into the Quebec night.
After midnight
The night continues
The party doesn't stop at midnight. Quebec keeps buzzing until the early hours. Carrera Café remains a perfect stop for a black coffee or a last drink before heading home.
Carrera Café on the evening of the 31st
Evening bar open, festive atmosphere, seasonal cocktails, and charcuterie boards. To start the New Year's Eve gently or to end it after the fireworks. Carrera Café is your base in Petit-Champlain that night.
Reserve your table for the 31st
New Year's in Quebec is a unique experience. 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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