✦ Autumn season
Quebec in autumn
Autumn in Quebec is a show in itself. The colors ignite the streets of Old Quebec, the markets overflow with flavors, and Carrera Café dons its autumn version.
The colors of autumn
The capital on fire
From September to November, Quebec transforms into a living painting. The red and gold of the maples blend with the gray stones of Old Quebec for a unique spectacle in the world.
Quebec autumn
Quebec foliage is among the most spectacular in North America. The Plains of Abraham, the Laurentians visible from the ramparts, the suburb parks. Every street corner becomes a golden postcard.
Petit-Champlain in autumn
Wet cobblestones, russet leaves, warm lights of shops. The Petit-Champlain district takes on an almost magical dimension in autumn. Fewer people than in summer, more intimacy. The regulars' favorite season.
What to do in autumn
The season of beautiful things
Autumn in Quebec is an invitation to slow down, to stroll, to rediscover the city under a different light.
Walks in the colors
Plains of Abraham, Battlefields Park, Grande Allée, Saint-Jean Street. The autumn walk in Quebec is unmatched. Every step is accompanied by the sound of fallen leaves.
Île d’Orléans in October
Apple orchards, the cheese dairy, cideries. Autumn is the most beautiful season on the island. The red apple trees, the short films of cider pressed on the farm.
Museums and galleries
Museum of Civilization, MNBAQ, Old Port galleries. Autumn is the season of major exhibitions. The lines are shorter, the experience more relaxed.
Autumn markets
Old Port Market, neighborhood farmers' markets. Squash, apples, ciders, aged cheeses. Autumn is the richest season for Quebec's terroir.
Autumn gastronomy
Terroir at its peak
Autumn is the richest season of the year for Quebec producers. Squash, mushrooms, aged cheeses, ciders, apples. An abundance that inspires our cuisine.
Wild mushrooms
Chanterelles, boletes, black trumpets. Quebec forests deliver their treasures. Restaurateurs and producers reward those who know how to seek.
Squash and maple
Potimarrons, butternut squash, late-season maple syrup. Quebec autumn cuisine is comforting, deep, intense. It carries the scent of the forest.
Autumn aged cheeses
Semi-firm cheeses, autumn washings, coppery rinds. Quebec cheesemakers release their seasonal cheeses starting in September. The best are found at markets.
New apple ciders
Still ciders, sparkling ciders, first ice ciders. Île d’Orléans and Charlevoix orchards press their apples. The harvest is in the glass.
The barista’s tip
“In autumn, take the time to sit on the covered terrace with a hot latte. Watch the leaves fall on the Petit-Champlain cobblestones. It’s one of the most beautiful views in Quebec.”
Seasonal pairings
The best of autumn
Our selection of autumn flavors, to enjoy at Carrera Café or take away to extend the season.
Autumn cheese + Flat white
Semi-firm cheese aged in autumn, Borderon walnut bread, Île d’Orléans apple jam, double flat white. The perfect match between the cheese’s creaminess and the coffee’s bitterness. An autumn classic.
Platter and local red wine
Charcuterie from Charlevoix, seasonal cheeses, jams, caramelized nuts, glass of Québec red wine. For October evenings at the bar. When the wind starts to blow outside and the light is low inside.
On the podium
The three autumn must-dos
Three experiences not to miss during an autumn stay in Québec.
✦ Autumn podium in Québec
In October, the sun sets early and colors the ramparts with golden light. The ramparts walk at 5 p.m. is one of the most beautiful of the year.
The apple orchards on the island open their pick-your-own from mid-September to the end of October. A moment of pure autumn joy, 20 minutes from Québec.
Petit-Champlain, the leaves, the hot latte. An autumn image in Québec worth a thousand words. Book your table for the golden hour.
The autumn tour
The perfect day
A well-planned autumn day in Québec. From foliage to gastronomy, including Carrera Café.
An autumn day in Québec
Morning: walk on the Plains of Abraham and tour of the ramparts. Noon: brunch at Carrera Café with autumn platter. Afternoon: Old Port market then excursion to Île d’Orléans. Evening: return to the bar at Carrera. The fullest day possible.
Experience autumn at Carrera
The most beautiful season in Québec deserves a place to match. Our menu, our terrace, our seasonal flavors await you at Petit-Champlain.
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