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Quebec City in June
Summer arrives. The Fete nationale on June 24 brings huge celebrations on the Plains of Abraham.
The straight answer
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Quebec City. Summer arrives. The Fete nationale on June 24 brings huge celebrations on the Plains of Abraham.
- Weather
- Warm, highs near 73F (23C), long evenings
- Crowds
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- Prices
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What June is like in Quebec City
June is when summer arrives. Highs reach about 73F (23C), evenings are long and light, and terraces are full. Crowds are building but not yet at the July peak, and prices are moderate. Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham and Montmorency Falls are all fully open.
This is one of the best months to visit, and it suits families, couples and first-time visitors alike. Travelers who want the quietest streets might prefer late May. Note that June 24 is a public holiday, so some businesses close while the city celebrates.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Quebec City this month.
Fete nationale du Quebec
June 24 is Quebec's national holiday, with a big free concert on the Plains of Abraham the night before.
Long evenings in the old town
Daylight lingers late, so you can stroll the Dufferin Terrace and the walls after dinner.
Montmorency Falls in full flow
Spring meltwater keeps the falls powerful. Ride the cable car and cross the suspension bridge.
What to pack for June
- Light layers and a sweater for evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light rain jacket
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
Our timing tip
Book your hotel early if your dates include June 24, since visitors from across Quebec come in for the celebrations.
Book Quebec City for June.
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Vacation rentals in Quebec CityWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
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Tours and tickets in Quebec CityTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Quebec City for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in June
Fete nationale du Quebec
June 24 every year, with celebrations the night before
Quebec's national holiday, with a huge concert on the Plains of Abraham. Some businesses close for the day.
Things to do in Quebec City
Old Quebec and the Fortifications
Walk the walls, then descend to Petit-Champlain by the Breakneck Stairs or the funicular. Early morning before cruise passengers arrive is best.
Chateau Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace
Often called the most photographed hotel in the world. The terrace boardwalk has river views year-round and a toboggan slide in winter.
Plains of Abraham
The 1759 battlefield is now the city's great park: festivals in summer, skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Montmorency Falls
About 272 feet (83 m) high, roughly 100 feet taller than Niagara. Cable car, suspension bridge, and a frozen ice cone in winter.
Ile d'Orleans
A pastoral island of farms, orchards, and cideries. Summer and fall harvest are best; many producers close in winter.
Musee de la civilisation
The city's best museum, strong on Quebec and Indigenous history, and a good cold-day refuge.
Beat the crowds
- Walk Petit-Champlain and Place Royale before 10am or after 6pm: cruise ship passengers crowd the lower town midday from late summer through October.
- Stay inside the walls in the off-season, when rates drop; in July, the Saint-Roch and Montcalm neighborhoods offer better value a short walk away.
- For Carnival, visit on weekdays; weekend nights draw crowds from across the province.
- Book the Festival d'ete hotels as soon as festival dates are announced; Old Quebec's small hotels fill first.
Know before you go
- Old Quebec is fully open in winter: hotels, restaurants, and museums run year-round, and the city leans into the season rather than closing for it.
- Ile d'Orleans farm stands, cideries, and many rural attractions are seasonal, mostly open late spring through fall. Sugar shacks open in the maple season, roughly March and April.
- June 24 and July 1 are public holidays in Quebec. Some shops and services close; the celebrations themselves are free.
- The Montmorency Falls cable car and some trails run on a seasonal schedule; the site stays open in winter for views of the frozen falls.
Quebec City in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Quebec City?
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Quebec City. Summer arrives. The Fete nationale on June 24 brings huge celebrations on the Plains of Abraham.
What is the weather like in Quebec City in June?
Warm, highs near 73F (23C), long evenings.
Is Quebec City crowded in June?
Crowds in Quebec City are moderate in June; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.
What is happening in Quebec City in June?
Fete nationale du Quebec (june 24 every year, with celebrations the night before).
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