Directory of attractions and events
Enjoy unique experiences and easily plan your trips with our directory.
All events
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Photo credit: Caroline Thibault
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May 9 & 23, June 13 & 20, July 4 & 25, September 12 & 19 and December 5, 2026
Festival Saint-Zénon-de-Piopolis
Piopolis
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Piknic Electronik Montréal is a weekly Sunday electronic music event that runs from May to October at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.
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Photo credit: Annie Bigras
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Photo credit: Christian Leduc
May 23 to 30, 2026
Festival des Guitares du Monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rouyn-Noranda
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At the Go Bike Montréal Festival, everyone can pedal at their own pace, thanks to several cycling routes and activities: the Tour de l'Île de Montréal, the Tour la Nuit, the Bike to Work Day and the Metropolitan Challenge.
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Photo credit: Stéphane Bourgeois
This major cultural event is a must-see in Quebec City, featuring shows, a multitude of activities, and a free immersive art trail.
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Photo credit: Chussei Jukemura
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Photo credit: Joe Weller
May 28 to 30, 2026
Agricultural Exhibition of the MRC of Bécancour
Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets
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Photo credit: Marie-Ève B. Alarie
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Photo credit: Jonathan Sauvageau Roy
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Photo credit: Andrii Kulian
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Sherbrooke t'en bouche un coin is a festival that brings together foodies and explores food in all its forms, colours and flavours!
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Photo credit: Frédéric Côté
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Photo credit: Charles William Pelletier
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Photo credit: Mélanie Dusseault
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Photo credit: Jean-François Mongeon
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Photo credit: Alexis Monet
June 5-6, July 3-4, August 21-22 and September 4-5, 2026
First Fridays
Montréal
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The Festival Western Trois-Pistoles celebrates its second edition, offering an immersive experience for horseback riding enthusiasts and country culture lovers.
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Photo credit: Gen Studio Design
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Photo credit: Yves Allard
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Photo credit: Jay Kearney Photographe
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Photo credit: Jeux des 50 ans et plus - GÎM
June 11 to 14, 2026
Jeux des 50 ans et plus (50 + Games)
Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts
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Photo credit: Hannah Crawford Photography
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Photo credit: Se2
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Photo credit: André-Olivier Lyra
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Photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich
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Photo credit: Symposium de peinture de Baie-Comeau
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Photo credit: Philippe Latour
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Photo credit: Amy Gagnon Photo
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Photo credit: Yves Légaré
The Outaouais en fête festival will be celebrating its 50th anniversary around francophone culture and Quebec's national holiday.
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Photo credit: Claude Dufresne
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Photo credit: Charles le Photographe
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Photo credit: Benoit Rousseau
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The FestiVoix is a major music festival in the Mauricie region, with more than 130 shows by international and up-and-coming artists presented in the heart of downtown Trois-Rivières.
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Photo credit: Jonathan Roy
June 25 to 28, 2026
Rodéo Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
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Photo credit: Caroline Babin
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June 27 to August 22, 2026
Le Domaine Forget international Festival of Charlevoix
Saint-Irénée
Enjoy concerts featuring world-renowned soloists, jazz legends and many of Quebec’s finest orchestras.
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The creations of nearly thirty professional artists will dazzle you along the way. Some of them will welcome you in their studios, while others will host you at exhibition sites across the region.
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The Classique PIF Portes Mackie presents exciting softball games and lots of great activities in Sherbrooke.
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Photo credit: Jonathan Levert
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The Festival d'Humour de Gatineau (Gatineau comedy festival) offers you three nights of comedy under the stars with your favourite Quebec comedians.
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Photo credit: Charline Clavier
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Photo credit: Alexandre Lévesque
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Photo credit: Groupe North Shore
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Photo credit: Les Anti-stress de M. Ménard
Festival Sherblues, in downtown Sherbrooke, is an urban musical festival offering shows, foods to discover, local crafts and an electrifying atmosphere!
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Photo credit: Audrey Martin Photographe
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Photo credit: Cynthia Fillion Photographe
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Photo credit: Patrick Beauchemin
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Photo credit: Guillaume Morin
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Photo credit: Exposition agricole de Calixa-Lavallée
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Photo credit: François Viel
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Photo credit: Audrey Martin Photographe
July 4 and 5, 2026
Festival RockFest
St-Pierre-Baptiste
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Photo credit: Raphaël Pachebat
The Gatineau Triathlon, in Outaouais, takes place on the enchanting site of the parc du Lac-Leamy and attracts more than 1,000 participants.
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Photo credit: Jean-François Mongeon
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This festival encourages visitors to "taste" their way through the islands by way of live musical performances, dance workshops, local authentic Caribbean restaurants and many other activities.
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Photo credit: François Munger
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Photo credit: Charles le Photographe
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Photo credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin
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Photo credit: Lou-Anne Daoust-Filiatrault
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Photo credit: Yann Brochu
July 14 to 19, 2026
La Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel assurance
Sherbrooke
Year after year, this festival in Sherbrooke offers a rich and diverse live music program, a series of pyromusical shows and a variety of activities.
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After more than 10 years, Festibière de Gatineau is becoming Festival Parasol: more discoveries, more themed evenings and more warmth.
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Photo credit: Rashad Bedeir
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Photo credit: Eric Myre
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Photo credit: Festival des bières du monde de Saguenay
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Photo credit: Festival International des Rythmes du Monde
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Photo credit: Pierre Montminy
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Photo credit: Sylvain Robert
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Photo credit: Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean
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Photo credit: Francois O. Valenti
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Photo credit: Alex Garneau Photographe
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Festival that promotes African arts. Hear performances by musicians from different African, African-American and Caribbean cultures, take part in workshops and more.
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Photo credit: Caroline Perron
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Photo credit: Dominic Courchesne
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Photo credit: Christopher Duggan, BalletX
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Photo credit: JOhell KOdac
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Photo credit: Expo agricole de Saint-Hyacinthe
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July 23 to 26, 2026
Festival Sportif de Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard
Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard
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Every summer for 6 evenings in August, Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy presents world-class pyromusical performances and much more!
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Photo credit: Folio Photo
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Photo credit: Nicolas Boucher
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Photo credit: Susan Moss
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Photo credit: Annie Diotte
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Bouffe ton Centro is an event that makes downtown Sherbrooke’s culinary scene accessible to everyone.
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Photo credit: Les Créations Pyro
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Photo credit: Claude Grenier
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Photo credit: Audet Photo
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Photo credit: CYNTHIA FILLION
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Photo credit: Roger St-Laurent Photographe
Unique in Gaspésie, the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde is one of the most popular events in the region. It's where the culture of Gaspésie and other world cultures celebrate side by side.
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Festival Afro-Monde, in Montreal, offers an exceptional concept mixing music, traditional dance, traditional visual art, fashion, humor and carnival.
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Photo credit: Frédéric Côté
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Photo credit: Carole Mallette
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Photo credit: Laurianne Gervais
August 7 to 9 and 13 to 16, 2026
International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
This seven-day event brings together the wonder of flight, shows from major artists, food exhibitors and a large area of rides and activities for the whole family.
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The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières welcomes racing fans to its stands for another edition full of adrenaline!
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Photo credit: Martin Savoie
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This festive world village invites you to be amazed by the worldwide rhythms of cultures through music, dance, food, crafts and more!
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Photo credit: Benoit Thériault
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Photo credit: MTN Films
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Photo credit: Colin Rousseau
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Photo credit: Mathieu Dumontier
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Photo credit: Tim Snow
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Photo credit: Ludovic Gauthier
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Photo credit: Christian Martin Photo
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Photo credit: Les Percéides
August 19 to 23, 2026
Les Percéides - Festival international de cinéma et d'art de Percé
Percé
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Photo credit: Ludovic Gauthier
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Photo credit: Laurier Manseau-Girard, Levy Martel
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Photo credit: Tannaz Shirazi
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Photo credit: Festival Country Lotbinière
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Photo credit: Carl Desjardins
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September 2 to 6, 2026
FMG - Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Gatineau
Five days of festivities for the whole family, including a gigantic amusement park, a family zone, fireworks, surprising activities and the magnificent hot-air balloon flights!
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Photo credit: Exposition agricole de Shawville
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Photo credit: Clint Trahan
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Photo credit: Louis Jalbert
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Photo credit: Francis Bessette
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Photo credit: Jean-Christophe Yelle/Pikur
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A family event not to be missed: truck-pulling competitions, youth activities, inflatable games, popular shows, flea market, a band under the big top and much more!
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Photo credit: Caroline Perron
Bringing together the largest gathering of breweries in Quebec, this festival features musical performances, culinary demonstrations, microbreweries, wineries, cider mills and local producers.
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Photo credit: François Valenti
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Photo credit: Ariane Samson Photographe
The Festival Western de St-Tite offers a unique and exciting atmosphere and presents professional rodeos and various musical and dance shows.
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Photo credit: Ian Roberge
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The Riverside Festival brings together electronic music enthusiasts on the banks of the Ottawa River in a spectacular setting.
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Photo credit: Défis du Parc
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Photo credit: Oktoberfest de Repentigny
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Photo credit: Nancy Connolly
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Photo credit: Kaity Brady
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The Tour de Gatineau is a can't-miss event in women's cycling in Canada.
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Photo credit: Peter Handley
This event features awe-inspiring aerobatic displays, historically rich military aircraft and new aerospace technologies.
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Photo credit: Marimay Loubier
Every year, this event temporarily transforms Sherbrooke into a bike-friendly corridor, where cyclists of all levels come together to enjoy a program of activities accessible to everyone, from trying out bikes to joining guided rides and watching demonstrations.
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Photo credit: Michel Allard
September 19 and 20, 2026
Festival des artisans de Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare
Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare
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Photo credit: Jean-Michel Duclos
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Photo credit: Yasuko Tadokoro
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Photo credit: Pascal Laroche
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Photo credit: Laurence Thériault
The International Poetry Festival offers close to 250 activities related to poetry. On the agenda: exhibitions, writing workshops, poetry readings and much more.
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Photo credit: Phénix Photographie
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Photo credit: Maryse Boyce
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Photo credit: Muriel Leclerc
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Photo credit: Christian Martin
The Montreal Beneva Marathon is the largest running event in Quebec and a must-see during Montreal’s fall season.
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Photo credit: Cyrille Farre
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Photo credit: Vitor Munhoz
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Photo credit: Madeleine Langlois
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Photo credit: Dominick Ménard
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Photo credit: Catherine Tétreault
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Photo credit: Guy Fortin
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Photo credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin
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Photo credit: Louis Jalbert
October 29 to November 5, 2026
International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rouyn-Noranda
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Photo credit: M. Belmellat
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Photo credit: Audrée Giroux
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Photo credit: Alexandre Guay
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Photo credit: Productions Luna
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Photo credit: Maryse Boyce
November 19 to 29, 2026
Rencontres Internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM)
Montréal
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Photo credit: Dany Vachon
Meet the market’s exhibitors and find items that make original gifts, local products from Quebec, German and European specialties and products made by local artisans.
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Photo credit: La Destination de Noël
November 20 to 22, 2026
Under The Snowflake Of Ripon : Christmas Market
Ripon
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November 26 to December 24, 2026
Montreal Christmas Village
Montréal
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Photo credit: Ysabelle Forest
This 20th-anniversary edition invites you to enjoy a fresh experience in a festive, colourful and vintage setting.
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Photo credit: Caroline Babin Photographe
November 26 to December 20, 2026
Marché de Noël de L’Assomption
L’Assomption
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Photo credit: Chris Morgan
The European-style outdoor Christmas market welcomes visitors looking for original gifts, local products, crafts or to enjoy tasty treats.
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Photo credit: Lucie Gauthier
November 27 to December 20, 2026
Marché de Noël et des traditions de Longueuil
Longueuil
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this event in the Montérégie region and kick off the holiday season. With activities for all generations, it's sure to be a great time.
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Photo credit: Marc Tremblay
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Festive cross-country ski race with more than 500 athletes (M14 to senior) from Quebec and Ontario, held yearly before Christmas.
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This winter playground offers a host of activities and entertainment: snow tubing and games for young and old, illuminated snow sculptures in the evening and outdoor shows.
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January 30 to February 14, 2027
Festival de pêche aux petits poissons des chenaux
Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade
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Photo credit: Audet Photo
It's the winter event not to be missed! The city will be transformed into a snow festival with ice sculptures, an ice castle, nighttime parades and much more.
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Photo credit: Stéphane Deschamps
The largest winter gathering in the region: fireworks, tube slides, sleigh rides, giant games, hiking and skating along the St. Lawrence River, mascots, outdoor entertainment, and other surprises await you.
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The event promises three nights of pure energy, bringing together the biggest names in the global electronic music scene in a freezing yet electrifying atmosphere.
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Photo credit: Eric Martin Photographie
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Photo credit: Félix Desforges
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Take part in the Gatineau Loppet, the largest international cross-country skiing event in Canada!
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Photo credit: JONATHAN LORANGE
A major cultural event in Gatineau, the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais is a book fair that invites you to an unforgettable experience, with more than a hundred activities offered over the course of four days.
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Photo credit: Rineadie
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Photo credit: Philippe U. del Drago
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Photo credit: Pierre Thériault
Each year, the festival presents some 100 screenings from over 20 countries, with a special focus on national and international auteur cinema.
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Photo credit: Simon Rancourt
The main focus of the Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke is to present inspiring and moving films that allow the audience to discover different cultures.
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Photo credit: Audrey Martin
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Photo credit: Denis Baribault
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Photo credit: Breton Photo
May 17 to 23, 2027
Le Tremplin, le rendez-vous de la chanson et de l'humour de Dégelis
Dégelis
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Photo credit: Philippe Deschamps
Festival Saucette en showssettes is a fun, humorous event that invites you to slip on your best socks with your finest flip-flops for a weekend of fun!
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Photo credit: Vincent Copti
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Photo credit: Maryse Boyce
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Photo credit: Sépaq
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Photo credit: Étienne Hamel
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Photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich
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Photo credit: JOhell KOdac
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Photo credit: Marc-Antoine Hallé
Explore the artistic essence through the Quebec Biennial, a major event in North America that is held every two years. Evolving around an exclusive theme every edition, the Biennial presents exhibitions and several activities.
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Photo credit: Jean-Claude Maltais
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Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin
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Photo credit: Karl-Erik Bilodeau
Hit The Floor is one of the largest dance events in the world! The event encourages young people to move, to surpass themselves and to share their passion.
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Photo credit: Caroline Perron
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Photo credit: Jonathan Lorange
At Festival Transistor (Quebec's podcast festival), festival-goers are invited to take Gatineau by storm to celebrate podcasts and sound creation.
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Photo credit: Jean-Baptiste Benavent
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Free shows featuring original compositions by over a hundred musicians, presented in the heart of Sherbrooke.
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Photo credit: Kamara Morozuk
Explore the activity zones, see lively shows and discover plenty of sports you can try in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere!
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Photo credit: Martin Morissette
May 11 to 17, 2026
Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville
Victoriaville
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Photo credit: Annie Diotte
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May 14 to 17, 2026
Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec
Sherbrooke
This musical event brings together spectacular performances sure to thrill audiences.
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Photo credit: @jay_gallant
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Three nights of fist-pumping music, more flavours to discover and a festive camping-inspired vibe await you!