What to do this weekend in Quebec, QC (18-19 July 2026)
Forget the theatre seats this weekend — Quebec's cultural scene is trading velvet curtains for river currents and open skies. July 18-19 is shaping up to be a weekend where the region's landscape is the show, and honestly, that's exactly the kind of energy summer in this province demands.
The standout for me is the Croisière et visite guidée de la Grosse Île, departing from the Marina Berthier-sur-Mer — it's history and open water in one ticket, and there's something almost cinematic about gliding past an island that shaped Canadian immigration history. Adrenaline chasers should look hard at the Via Ferrata sur le Mont-Catherine, a vertical experience that turns the Charlevoix cliffs into your personal stage, no orchestra required. And if you'd rather stay closer to the water than above it, the descente de la rivière Rouge en canoë, kayak ou paddleboard near Mont Tremblant is the kind of low-key, high-reward outing that fills up fast once the sun forecast looks good.
For something a little more unexpected, the Musée et atelier du cuivre d'art Albert Gilles offers a genuinely singular cultural stop — copper artistry you won't find replicated anywhere else in Quebec, QC. Pair that with a leisurely bike ride across Île d'Orléans, electric or hybrid, and you've basically designed the perfect slow-culture Saturday: equal parts heritage, craft, and fresh air. These aren't your typical weekend shows or concerts — they're experiences that ask you to actually move through the culture instead of just watching it.
Spots for river tours, buggy rides, and guided island crossings tend to vanish by Friday night, so don't wait around. Scroll down — your whole weekend in Quebec, QC starts right below.
Candlelight evening at Église Saint-Dominique in Quebec City with a double-tribute programme to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. A string quartet performs Yellow, Fix You, Viva la Vida, The…
A Candlelight series concert paying tribute to Céline Dion, performed by candlelight at Église Saint-Dominique on Grande Allée. A string quartet reimagines the Quebec icon's biggest hits —…
2026 edition of Festival d'été de Québec on the Plains of Abraham — 11 days of music with international headliners (rock, pop, hip-hop, indie). One of North America's biggest festivals,…
Wanted pays tribute to Bon Jovi on the stage of Théâtre Capitole in Quebec City on Rue Saint-Jean. The band revisits the New Jersey rock catalogue, from Livin' on a Prayer to You Give Love…
2026 edition of Festival d'été de Québec on the Plains of Abraham — 11 days of music with international headliners (rock, pop, hip-hop, indie). One of North America's biggest festivals,…
Immersive virtual-reality expedition at Expériences Infinity inside Laurier Québec. Wearing a headset, visitors walk freely through a scientifically accurate reconstruction of the Great…
Immersive virtual-reality expedition at Expériences Infinity inside Laurier Québec. Wearing a headset, visitors walk freely through a scientifically accurate reconstruction of the Great…
Country-rock night at FEQ on the Plains of Abraham. Jelly Roll (Tennessee rap-country, Need a Favor, Save Me), Daughtry (American alt-rock fronted by former American Idol finalist Chris…
Electro-house night at Festival d'été de Québec on the Plains of Abraham. Italian DJ DOD (Lemonade, Sweat), American pianist-DJ LP Giobbi (a Hot Creations / melodic house figure) and Cece…
11-day pass to the 58th Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ), July 9-19, 2026 on the Plains of Abraham. 175+ shows across 6 stages. Headliners: Muse, Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll,…
Capitales de Québec hosts Tri-City ValleyCats at Stade Canac for a Frontier League match. Sports atmosphere in Québec, seats close to the action, on-site concessions and partisan cheers — a…
Capitales de Québec hosts Tri-City ValleyCats at Stade Canac for a Frontier League match. Sports atmosphere in Québec, seats close to the action, on-site concessions and partisan cheers — a…
📍 Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles Boutique et Musée · Quebec, QC
Guided tour of the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum & Studio in Château-Richer, on Quebec's Côte-de-Beaupré. Over 90 years of family craftsmanship in repoussé copper: religious commissions…
Visit to the Charlevoix Maritime Museum, set in the former Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive shipyard (active 1946 to 1973). The site tells the story of wooden schooners and St. Lawrence coastal…
Off-road 4x4 buggy ride in the Québec region. Led by certified instructors, safety briefing at departure, helmet and goggles provided. Forest or muddy-trail course depending on the season,…
Cruise with Croisières Lachance from the Berthier-sur-Mer marina (35 min from Quebec City) to Grosse-Île, a Parks Canada National Historic Site. Guided visit with a Parks Canada interpreter…
Canoe, kayak or paddleboard rental for a descent of the Rouge River near Mont-Tremblant, with shuttle pickup included. A paddle through the heart of the Laurentians, with options for one to…
Guided climb up the cliff face of Mont-Catherine in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, in the Laurentians. You ascend more than 60 metres of rock following steel cables, rungs and metal bridges,…
