Start your adventures with a trip to the Old Port Market, a historic spot brimming with local delicacies. Stock up on artisanal cheeses, paired with cured meats and rich terrines sourced locally. You must try the tire d’érable (maple taffy), a chewy sweet made from hot maple syrup poured over fresh snow. Before you leave, don’t forget to enjoy a glass of Caribou, a festive holiday punch made with wine, whisky and of course, maple syrup. 

This idyllic area of Quebec City is home to a range of shops, restaurants, galleries and a small theatre. Wander around the cobblestone streets, picking up a wooden trinket or artisanal food item as you go and be sure to pause and take in the charming architecture and vibrant street art that add to the area's unique character. 

UNESCO-listed Old Quebec is a delightful area, particularly when blanketed in snow during the winter season. We recommend paying a visit to the German Christmas Market, where you can warm up your hands on mugs of mulled wine or feast on bratwurst, stollen cake or some of Quebec’s famous raclette – creamy cheese melted over fresh bread. We also recommend sampling the traditional tourtière, a spiced meat pie that embodies the Québécois festive period.

Combine your culinary adventures with a stay at the magnificent Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac, a prestigious hotel housed in a 19th century building in the centre of Quebec City. Book a stay at this hotel and more on ASMALLWORLD Collection, to enjoy VIP benefits such as room upgrades and hotel credit at some of the world's best hotels, at no extra cost!