What to do for National Patriots’ Day
The National Patriots' Day weekend (May 23) is eagerly awaited and cherished by many. Some prefer to relax while others wish to plan a few outings to keep themselves busy. Are you planning to visit the Quebec City area during this long weekend? Here are some ideas for family activities.
Montmorency Falls
During your stay in Quebec City, why not visit the second most visited attraction in Quebec City: the Montmorency Falls! This very touristy activity is located only a few minutes from downtown. Available at all our hotels, our Montmorency Falls Package includes lodging, access to the Montmorency Falls Park, parking and unlimited access to the cable car. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover this must-see attraction!
Musée de la civilisation
The exhibition Pompeii. The Immortal City is being presented until September 11, 2022 at the Musée de la civilisation. This exhibition will introduce you to the rich Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Here you will have the opportunity to observe more than 110 artifacts and learn more about this unfortunate disaster.
The Musée de la civilisation also presents the very original exhibition Oh Shit! Yes, you read that right! This uninhibited exhibition will teach you more about the different facets of poop. You will certainly be fascinated by what you will discover about fecal matter, a topic that concerns us all. The Oh Shit! exhibition is presented until March 26, 2023.
These highly interactive exhibitions are sure to be appreciated by the whole family. Still haven’t discovered them? The long weekend is the perfect opportunity for a visit to the museum! In fact, all the other museums in the Quebec City region will also be open for the National Patriots’ Day.
Aquarium du Québec
Located near the JARO Hotels, the Aquarium du Québec is a fun activity for the whole family. You will encounter walruses, polar bears, jellyfish and thousands of other marine animals! Available at all our hotels, the JARO Aquarium Package includes lodging, 1 admission ticket to the Quebec Aquarium and lunch per person. You will be leaving memorable moments!
Baie de Beauport
Lounging on a beach in downtown Quebec City? Yes, it’s possible! The lengthy National Patriots’ Day weekend sometimes offers the first warmth of the year. So why not take advantage of it to visit Baie de Beauport ? In addition to swimming, the area also offers several rest areas, play modules, volleyball courts and more.
Hotel Stay
The National Patriots’ Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all at one of the JARO Hotels ! Located in Quebec City, our hotels offer a wide range of activities, restaurants and services to please everyone. In addition, several musical performances will also take place in some of our establishments. It’s THE night out for couples or families!
Published on April 21, 2022