What to pack for Quebec City in Winter
4 nights · 3–20°F / −16 to −7°C · Old Quebec's steep, cobbled streets and stairs get icy, so wear boots with real tread
clothes
- insulated winter coat that covers your hips
- thermal base layers, top and bottom
- 2-3 warm sweaters or fleeces
- lined or insulated pants
- thick wool socks, one pair per day plus a spare
- warm hat that covers your ears
- neck gaiter or scarf
for the snowy streets
- insulated waterproof boots with good tread
- slip-on ice cleats for glazed sidewalks
- mittens or thick gloves, plus thin liners
- hand warmers and toe warmers
- sunglasses for bright snow glare
- insulated bottle for hot drinks on long walks
- small backpack for layers you shed indoors
toiletries + meds
- heavy moisturizer for wind and dry indoor heat
- lip balm
- hand cream
- pain reliever
- throat lozenges
- blister pads for stiff boots
- saline nasal spray
the stuff you always forget
- passport, required for US citizens entering Canada
- slim power bank, since cold drains phone batteries fast
- phone charger
- credit card with no foreign transaction fee
- some Canadian cash for small shops
- check that your health insurance covers travel in Canada
- reservations saved offline