Directory of attractions and events

Enjoy unique experiences and easily plan your trips with our directory.

  • Year round

    Gaspesia Race Series

    Gaspé

    gaspesia.org/en

  • May 9 to 24, 2026

    Sherbrooke en musique

    Sherbrooke

    sherbrookeenmusique.com

    Free shows featuring original compositions by over a hundred musicians, presented in the heart of Sherbrooke.

  • Photo credit: Marc Chouinard

    May 9 & 23, June 13 & 20, July 4 & 25, September 12 & 19 and December 5, 2026

    Festival Saint-Zénon-de-Piopolis

    Piopolis

    festivalpiopolis.com

  • May 14 to 17, 2026

    Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec

    Sherbrooke

    festivaldesharmonies.com

    This musical event brings together spectacular performances sure to thrill audiences.

  • Photo credit: BIGLAURPHOTOGRAPHIE

    May 17 to October 18, 2026

    Piknic Electronik Montréal

    Montréal

    piknicelectronik.com/en

    Piknic Electronik Montréal is a weekly Sunday electronic music event that runs from May to October at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.

  • Photo credit: matt smilenot

    May 21 to 23, 2026

    Festibière de Sherbrooke

    Sherbrooke

    infofestibiere.com/sherbrooke/

     

    Three nights of fist-pumping music, more flavours to discover and a festive camping-inspired vibe await you!

  • Photo credit: Stéphane Bourgeois

    May 26 to June 13, 2026

    Festival Carrefour

    Québec

    carrefourtheatre.qc.ca/en

    This major cultural event is a must-see in Quebec City, featuring shows, a multitude of activities, and a free immersive art trail.

  • June 5 to 7, 2026

    Festival Western Trois-Pistoles

    Trois-Pistoles

    Website

    The Festival Western Trois-Pistoles celebrates its second edition, offering an immersive experience for horseback riding enthusiasts and country culture lovers.

  • Photo credit: Jay Kearney Photographe

    June 11 to 14, 2026

    Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac

    Tadoussac

    chansontadoussac.com

  • Photo credit: Philippe Latour

    June 18 to 21, 2026

    Montreal Baroque Festival

    Montréal

    montrealbaroque.com/en

  • Photo credit: Amy Gagnon Photo

    June 19 to 21, 2026

    La Commission B

    Saint-Casimir

    lacommission.ca

     

     

  • Photo credit: Cyrille Farré

    June 25 to July 5, 2026

    FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières

    Trois-Rivières

    festivoix.com/english/


    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.

  • Photo credit: Jonathan Roy

    June 25 to 28, 2026

    Rodéo Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier

    Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier

    rodeoscjc.com

  • Photo credit: Go-Xplore

    June 27 to August 22, 2026

    Le Domaine Forget international Festival of Charlevoix

    Saint-Irénée

    domaineforget.com/en

    Enjoy concerts featuring world-renowned soloists, jazz legends and many of Quebec’s finest orchestras.

  • Photo credit: Circuit des Arts Memphrémagog

    June 27 to July 5, 2026

    Circuit des Arts Memphrémagog

    Magog

    circuitdesarts.com/en

    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.

  • Photo credit: Simon Rancourt

    June 29 to July 5, 2026

    Classique PIF Portes Mackie

    Sherbrooke

    classiquepif.com

    The Classique PIF Portes Mackie presents exciting softball games and lots of great activities in Sherbrooke.

  • July 2 to 4, 2026

    Festival d'Humour de Gatineau

    Gatineau

    humourgatineau.com

     

     

    The Festival d'Humour de Gatineau (Gatineau comedy festival) offers you three nights of comedy under the stars with your favourite Quebec comedians.

  • Photo credit: Les Anti-stress de M. Ménard

    July 2 to 4, 2026

    Festival Sherblues

    Sherbrooke

    sherblues.ca

    Festival Sherblues, in downtown Sherbrooke, is an urban musical festival offering shows, foods to discover, local crafts and an electrifying atmosphere!

  • Photo credit: Raphaël Pachebat

    July 4, 2026

    Gatineau Triathlon

    Gatineau

    triathlongatineau.ca/en

    The Gatineau Triathlon, in Outaouais, takes place on the enchanting site of the parc du Lac-Leamy and attracts more than 1,000 participants.

  • July 9 to 12, 2026

    Taste of the Caribbean Festival

    Montréal

    totc.ca

    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.

  • Photo credit: Lou-Anne Daoust-Filiatrault

    July 11 to 19, 2026

    Tour des Arts

    Multiple locations

    tourdesarts.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Joel Duchatellier

    July 21 to 26, 2026

    Festival des rythmes d'Afrique de Sherbrooke

    Sherbrooke

    rythmesdafrique.ca

    Festival that promotes African arts. Hear performances by musicians from different African, African-American and Caribbean cultures, take part in workshops and more.

  • July 29 to August 15, 2026

    Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy

    Gatineau

    feux.qc.ca/en

     

     

    Every summer for 6 evenings in August, Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy presents world-class pyromusical performances and much more!

  • Photo credit: Roger St-Laurent Photographe

    August 6 to 9, 2026

    Festival Musique du Bout du Monde

    Gaspé

    musiqueduboutdumonde.com/en/

    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.

  • Photo credit: Stéphane Gagné

    August 7 to 9, 2026

    Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

    Trois-Rivières

    gp3r.com/en

    The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières welcomes racing fans to its stands for another edition full of adrenaline!

  • Photo credit: Dominic Charette

    September 2 to 6, 2026

    FMG - Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

    Gatineau

    montgolfieresgatineau.com/en

    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!

  • Photo credit: Caroline Perron

    September 4 to 7, 2026

    Chambly Beer Festival

    Chambly

    bieresetsaveurs.com/en

    Bringing together the largest gathering of breweries in Quebec, this festival features musical performances, culinary demonstrations, microbreweries, wineries, cider mills and local producers.

  • Photo credit: Ariane Samson Photographe

    September 11 to 20, 2026

    Festival Western St-Tite

    Saint-Tite

    festivalwestern.com/en

    The Festival Western de St-Tite offers a unique and exciting atmosphere and presents professional rodeos and various musical and dance shows.

  • September 11 to 13, 2026

    Riverside Festival

    Gatineau

    festivalriverside.ca/en/

    The Riverside Festival brings together electronic music enthusiasts on the banks of the Ottawa River in a spectacular setting.

  • Photo credit: Défis du Parc

    September 11 to 13, 2026

    Défis du Parc

    Shawinigan

    lesdefis.ca

  • Photo credit: Life is a holiday

    September 16 and 17, 2026

    Tour de Gatineau

    Gatineau

    tourdegatineau.ca/en

    The Tour de Gatineau is a can't-miss event in women's cycling in Canada.

  • Photo credit: Peter Handley

    September 18 to 20, 2026

    AERO Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow

    Gatineau

    aerogatineauottawa.com

    This event features awe-inspiring aerobatic displays, historically rich military aircraft and new aerospace technologies.

  • September 19 and 20, 2026

    Route Arts et Saveurs

    Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

    routeartsetsaveurs.com

     

  • Photo credit: Marimay Loubier

    September 19, 2026

    Fête du vélo de Sherbrooke

    Sherbrooke

    feteduvelo.org

    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.

  • Photo credit: Laurence Thériault

    October 2 to 11, 2026

    International Poetry Festival

    Trois-Rivières

    fiptr.com

    The International Poetry Festival offers close to 250 activities related to poetry. On the agenda: exhibitions, writing workshops, poetry readings and much more.

  • Photo credit: Christian Martin

    October 9 to 11, 2026

    Marathon Beneva of Montreal

    Montréal 

    couronsmtl.com/en/

    The Montreal Beneva Marathon is the largest running event in Quebec and a must-see during Montreal’s fall season.

  • Photo credit: Cyrille Farre

    October 9 to 12, 2026

    Délices d’automne

    Trois-Rivières

    delicesdautomne.com

  • Photo credit: Alexandre Guay

    November 5 to 15, 2026

    Coup de coeur francophone

    Montréal

    coupdecoeur.ca

  • Photo credit: Dany Vachon

    November 19 to December 23, 2026

    Quebec City German Christmas Market

    Québec

    mnaq.ca/en/

    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.

  • Photo credit: Lucie Gauthier

    November 27 to December 20, 2026

    Marché de Noël et des traditions de Longueuil

    Longueuil

    marchedenoel.metierstraditions.com

    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.

  • Photo credit: Rob Smith

    December 18 to 21, 2026

    FIS Candy Cane Cup

    Gatineau

    engne.ca/index.php/en

    Festive cross-country ski race with more than 500 athletes (M14 to senior) from Quebec and Ontario, held yearly before Christmas.

  • Photo credit: Ville de Gatineau

    January 29 to February 15, 2027

    Winterlude - Snowflake kingdom

    Gatineau

    Website

    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.

  • Photo credit: Audet Photo

    February 5 to 14, 2027

    Québec Winter Carnival

    Québec

    carnaval.qc.ca/en/



    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.

  • Photo credit: Stéphane Deschamps

    February 6 to 14, 2027

    Festival Feu et Glace

    Repentigny

    feuetglace.ca

    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.

  • Photo credit: Mx Levesque

    February 11 to 13, 2027

    Igloofest Gatineau

    Gatineau

    gatineau.igloofest.ca/en

    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.

  • Photo credit: Eric Martin Photographie

    February 12 to 14, 2027

    Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt

    Maricourt

    grandprixvalcourt.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Pierre Thériault

    April 8 to 16, 2027

    Outaouais Film Festival (FFO)

    Gatineau & Papineauville

    offestival.com

    Each year, the festival presents some 100 screenings from over 20 countries, with a special focus on national and international auteur cinema.

  • Photo credit: Simon Rancourt

    April 15 to 22, 2027

    Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke

    Sherbrooke

    fcms.ca/en/

    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.

  • Photo credit: Philippe Deschamps

    May 20 to 23, 2027

    Festival Saucette en showssettes

    Gatineau

    Website

    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!

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    March 9 to May 11, 2026

    Les Francouvertes

    Montréal

    francouvertes.com

  • Photo credit: Karl-Erik Bilodeau

    March 18 to 22, 2026

    Hit The Floor - Gatineau

    Gatineau

    hitthefloor.ca/en

    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.

  • Photo credit: Kamara Morozuk

    May 10, 2026

    BougeBouge Outaouais Festival

    Gatineau

    bougebouge.com/en/

    Explore the activity zones, see lively shows and discover plenty of sports you can try in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere!