Where to Stay in Québec City for a Ski Trip
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Staying in Québec City means enjoying the city at night and skiing by day. It's an especially good fit if you're heading for Stoneham and Mont-Sainte-Anne and want to save an evening for the Carnival, a hockey game or a great meal.
a neighborhood guide
Choosing a Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Atmosphere | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Old Québec, Upper Town | Ramparts, Château Frontenac, historic streets | Couples, first-timers, Carnival |
| Old Québec, Lower Town | Petit-Champlain, Old Port, charming inns | Heritage and restaurant fans |
| Saint-Roch and Montcalm | Lively neighborhoods, bars, cafés, museums | Groups of friends, urban travelers |
| Sainte-Foy | Large hotels, malls, quick highway access | Families, travelers with a car |
| Beauport and the east exit | Chain hotels, near the highway to the Côte-de-Beaupré | Mont-Sainte-Anne skiers, tight budgets |
| Stoneham, slopeside | Condos and a mountain hotel | Night skiers, families |
Old Québec and the Château Frontenac
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, opened in 1893 and often described as one of the most photographed hotels in the world, is the ideal starting point for discovering the city under snow. It suits active travelers who want to combine the nearby slopes with the experience of a grand historic hotel. Around it, Old Québec has many boutique hotels and inns, often set in old houses. The downside: parking is scarce and expensive, and it's about a forty-minute drive to Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Sainte-Foy and Beauport, the Practical Choices
For a family with a car, the hotels in Sainte-Foy and Beauport are often simpler: free parking, family rooms, an indoor pool and direct highway access. Beauport is especially well placed for Mont-Sainte-Anne and Montmorency Falls, and it's also home to the Loto-Québec gaming hall for a night out.
Slopeside at Stoneham
Stoneham has condos and a hotel at the base of the slopes. It's the ideal setup for families who want to ski at night without getting back in the car, while staying about twenty minutes from downtown.
Our Tips
- Book early for the Carnival and the holidays: the city fills up fast.
- Check the parking and the garage height if you have a roof box.
- Ask for a ski locker: many hotels have them, even in town.
- Keep an evening free for the Carnival or a Remparts game.
- Finish in Charlevoix: if you're dreaming of a night of blackjack or poker at the Casino de Charlevoix, book your last night in La Malbaie instead, about two hours from Québec City.
This guide is independent: we don't sell room nights and have no ties to any establishment. Compare rates directly with the hotels or on the platforms of your choice. See also where to stay at Mont-Sainte-Anne and where to stay in Charlevoix.
