QUÉBEC CITY BRIGHTENS UP!

Thousands of lights and lanterns will illuminate Old Québec all winter long!

A total of 100,000 lights and 1,000 lanterns have been hung throughout the city: on the St-Jean and Prescott Gates, in the trees, on lampposts, and on the Frontenac staircase. Arches have been installed on Saint-Louis and Sault-au-Matelot Streets, as well as a cascade of lights on the back wall of Hotel 71. The entire display forms a 1.2 km winter illumination trail stretching from Saint-Jean Street to Sault-au-Matelot Street.

Plan a day trip before mid-March to stroll through Old Québec and the Old Port… Keep your eyes peeled and discover these luminous installations.

KEEP AN EYE OUT UNTIL SPRING...

The colours of this lighting display, created by Artefact Urbain, will change several times throughout the winter, depending on events and the seasons. Come back and see!

In January: Québec City dons its finest attire thanks to the soft and warm colours imagined by Destination Québec Cité. The purity of winter meets the magic of light to offer a true winter dream in the heart of the city!

From 7 to February 22: Québec City lights up in the colours of the carnival and the Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. Red, white, and blue bring the city to life in a festive and dynamic atmosphere, celebrating winter, youth, and the passion for hockey in the heart of the capital.

Between February 11 and 15: Québec City joins the Canadian "Light Up Helping People" movement. Across Canada, iconic landmarks will be illuminated in red to highlight the vital role of community organizations. This lighting continues for Valentine's Day. Beautiful Québec City is in love! It will be the perfect opportunity for a romantic stroll through the heart of the city.

From February 23 to March 7: Winter has truly arrived in Québec City. The interplay of light, in a palette of blues and icy tones, highlights the snow and ice, revealing the crystalline and soothing beauty of the cold season.

On March 8: Québec City is adorned in shades of purple and mauve to mark International Women's Day. This symbolic lighting pays tribute to the strength, commitment, and progress of women, while reminding us of the importance of equality and solidarity.

Until mid-March: Gently, Québec City warms up with a warm, sunny light that evokes spring. Go out for a walk and let yourself be soothed by these first rays of sunshine!

On March 12, Québec City will be illuminated in the colours of World Kidney Day, in collaboration with the Kidney Foundation of Canada – Québec Division. March is recognized as Kidney Health Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about prevention, early detection, and the impacts of chronic kidney disease.