Sport & Passion
Team sports in Quebec City: passion and sports culture of the capital
Quebec City is a city of sports enthusiasts. From hockey to Canadian football, including baseball and soccer, the capital's sports culture is intense, loyal, and often televised. Here, the stands are a second home for thousands of families.
Hockey
The founding passion of Quebec
Hockey in Quebec is what football is to Rome: more than a sport, a religion. The city hosted an NHL franchise, the Nordiques, and dreams of having one again.
The Quebec Nordiques left an indelible mark on the city's identity. Even 30 years after their departure to Denver in 1995, Quebecers continue to proudly display the blue and white colors with the same passion. The city continues to campaign for the return of an NHL franchise, and the project of a new Centre Bell clone has occupied political debates for years.
★ Legend The Quebec Nordiques
Members of the NHL from 1979 to 1995, the Nordiques were the beating heart of Quebec for 16 seasons. With players like Peter Stastny, Michel Goulet, and Guy Lafleur, they wrote memorable chapters in the history of North American professional hockey.
The Quebec Remparts
In the absence of an NHL franchise, the Quebec Remparts satisfy local passion with the QMJHL. The team, which launched young stars like Sidney Crosby, plays to sold-out crowds at Centre Videotron. An electric atmosphere, affordable prices: the perfect experience to discover Quebec hockey.
Canadian Football
The Laval Rouge et Or: university pride
University football in Quebec City is above all the Rouge et Or of Université Laval, one of the dynasties of Canadian university football.
The Rouge et Or of Université Laval
Winners of the Vanier Cup many times, the Rouge et Or are one of the most decorated university football teams in Canada. Their games at PEPS attract tens of thousands of spectators in a professional stadium atmosphere. A unique sporting spectacle in Canada.
Baseball
Les Capitales: minor league baseball in major league mode
Les Capitales de Québec, an independent baseball team, bring the passion of baseball to Quebec City in a unique atmosphere at Stade Canac.
Institution The Quebec Capitales
Multiple-time league champions, the Quebec Capitales play at Stade Canac in a permanent festive atmosphere. Hot dogs, beers, and great games: an evening with the Capitales is a typically Quebecois experience that tourists should add to their itinerary.
Soccer
The Growth of a Popular Sport
Soccer is the fastest-growing sport in Quebec, driven by diverse immigration and a growing passion for international sports.
Since the 2010s, soccer has experienced spectacular growth in Quebec. Amateur and semi-professional leagues are multiplying, fields are filling up, and the World Cup creates significant interest spikes. Immigrant communities from the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America have brought their passion for soccer, which has quickly spread to the entire population.
Barista’s Tip
Before a Remparts game or a Capitales match, a stop at Carrera Café is the perfect warm-up ritual. A double espresso to start the engine, a board to last through the game: the perfect fuel for a supporter in top form. Pole position guaranteed in the stands.
Before the Match
Carrera Café, your paddock before the game
The Videotron Center, Stade Canac, and PEPS are just a few kilometers from Petit-Champlain. Stop by to refuel before kickoff.
The world of professional sports and the motorsport universe share the same electricity: preparation, anticipation, the adrenaline rush before the start. At Carrera Café, in Petit-Champlain, we understand this energy. That’s why our counter welcomes both local supporters and visiting fans, all with the same perfectly calibrated espresso and the same podium smile.
Match Day Menu
Our selection for game nights, from Carrera Café to your favorite stadium.
Double Espresso Champion
The double shot of victory. Intense, quick, effective. For those who have no time to lose before the face-off.
Supporter Board
Charcuterie, cheeses, Borderon bread: the shared board for friends gathering before the game. Friendly, generous, just like Quebec.
Experience Quebec's Sporting Passion
From the Remparts to Stade Canac, Quebec pulses to the rhythm of sports. And between two games, Carrera Café is your paddock, in the heart of Petit-Champlain.
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