Seasonal Attractions::
This apartment is located in one of Quebec’s prime location, surrounded by the Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral of Québec, famous Museums, fine dinning, fabulous antiquing, shopping, cultural events, sidewalk Cafés and street entertainers and painters . Throughout the summer the city overflows with window boxes and hanging flower baskets and fun activities and festivals such as Festivale de la Nouvelle France and the Festivale d’ete. Over 500 shows and street entertainment are held within feet of this superb apartment. For winter and ski get-away, this condominium home is an ideal balance between close-by world class ski destinations like Mount St. Anne and Stoneham and great in-town night life ...for a truly French/European Christmas season, reserve this special home in December and have a magical holiday. Or join in Québec's famous Winter Carnival festivities (February); the biggest winter carnival in the world. Most events are right in the neighbourhood.
Christmas in Quebec City:
The Québec City area is the ideal place to spend the holidays. After all, it's got everything: abundant snow, carolers, sleigh rides, Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, and Midnight mass. Just like in our childhood storybooks, when our parents read to us in front of a warm fire. Throughout the city, trees, homes, storefronts, and office buildings are decorated and lit for the Christmas season. Smiles are bigger, arms open wider, and the snow gives everyone the luxury of a beautiful white carpet on Christmas Eve. But there’s more to enjoy in Québec City at this time of the year. With its enchanting boutiques (and in particular its 1,000 boutiques in five large shopping centers), its special events, and the Christmas exhibitions set up by many museums, kids as well as adults will be delighted. Some of the more notable activities throughout the month long celebration include a fashion show, carriage rides, an elf parade and swarms of carolers.
Winter Carnival:
January 29 2010 - February 14 2010
For over 50 years, the biggest winter carnival in the world has been celebrating the joys and magic of winter. Experience the thrills and emotions with your family by taking part in a variety of winter activities: snow rafting, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dogsledding rides, children's village and much more. Come to the splendid palace in the heart of Old Québec and say 'bonjour' to the king of the festival, Bonhomme Carnaval. Let yourself be carried away by the whirlwind of renowned events, such as the canoe race on the icy St. Lawrence River, the International Snow Sculpture Competition, and the magical night parades.
Ski:
Mont-Sainte-Anne : located only 30 minutes away from beautiful Quebec City, who has just celebrated its 400th anniversary, and the only conclusion one may come to is that Mont-Sainte-Anne is the ultimate ski destination in North America. It provides incredible snow conditions and proudly displays an impressive trail network across three sides of the mountain.
Stoneham: located only 20 minutes away from Quebec City, Stoneham is without a doubt THE ski destination of your winter . Those on the lookout for action will have only one place to go: Stoneham Mountain Resort! Great snow conditions, a trail network that spreads over 4 mountains.
