Ski lift and fall scenery at Sommet Saint-Sauveur.

Couple outdoors in the fall sipping a glass of wine at Vignoble de l'Orpailleur.

Enjoy fall celebrations in Quebec

Published on August 12, 2024 • Featured Events

Take the opportunity to climb mountains to see the canopy of foliage from above, celebrate the harvest and go outside as much as possible to quietly admire magnificent nature.

Visit mountain foliage festivals

When fall rolls around, many mountains and ski resorts take the opportunity to welcome visitors who want to admire foliage and take a breath of fresh air! You can take a chairlift or hike to the summit, explore the hiking trails, and enjoy on-site entertainment and activities to make the most of your visit: live music, BBQs, mascots and more. Don't miss these celebrations, usually held on weekends between mid-September and mid-October, depending on the location you choose.

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Fill up at food festivals

Fall is synonymous with the harvest and picking your own fruit and veg. Whether you want to find out more about the harvest of grapes, apples, pumpkins or even cranberries, you'll find numerous food festivals and events that showcase local produce and provide the opportunity to meet passionate growers and food business owners. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of winemaking, visit producers' stands, go straight to the fields or get your mouth watering by sampling homegrown delights, all set against a backdrop of bright landscapes that will take your breath away!

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Don’t forget Halloween!

After a spotlight on colours and flavours, it's the time of year when ghosts, zombies and other monsters take over, which is sure to thrill horror fans and goosebump-seekers. Keep an eye out for attractions that will be switching into Halloween mode as well as limited time themed events, each more frightening than the last.