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This Quebec City amusement park has steampunk-themed rides and year-round ice skating

Welcome to Méga Parc, where the industrial revolution looks like it got stuck in a loop on a Ferris wheel. The indoor Quebec City amusement park is a throwback to a bygone era that never quite was, packed neatly within a commercial juggernaut.

You'll find the mechanical-themed fun fair inside Les Galeries de la Capitale, which might as well be crowned the king of malls in Eastern Canada, sprawling nearly two million square feet.

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This Legoland-style park near Montreal has the world's most famous landmarks in miniature

Not everything bigger is better. A unique indoor park just over two hours from Montreal is proving that great things come in small packages.

It holds the largest collection of its kind in North America, featuring over 3,000 miniaturized versions of the world's most iconic buildings and monuments from urban centres like New York, London, and Tokyo.

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You can take a panoramic Quebec train ride to a decadent brunch this summer

Weekends are for brunch, but what if the meal came with a trip through scenic Quebec countryside, complete with a gondola ride to a mountain summit? This summer, a unique package combines good eats with panoramic views to transform your typical brunch into an immersive travel experience.

On Saturdays and Sundays from June 15 to October 13, passengers can take a train ride through breathtaking landscape culminating in a luxurious brunch at the peak of Canada's largest mountain east of the Rockies.

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A Sizzling Male Revue Is Coming To Quebec This Summer

Quebec's summer forecast just got a whole lot steamier with the arrival of the Thunder from Down Under, direct from the neon lights of Las Vegas.

It's their first romp through the province, and they'll be storming the stage at Théâtre du Casino in Gatineau, on June 3 and 4, and Théâtre Capitole in Quebec on June 6, 7, and 8 as part of their UNTAMED tour.

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Quebec Has A New Winter Pickleball Spa Where You Can Freeze Your Paddles Off In Style

Quebec has just hit a curveball into the winter vacation game. The world’s first (and possibly last) winter pickleball spa is opening in the great Canadian wilderness and it’s exactly what it sounds like — a place for you and a friend to play some secluded pickleball in the snow, followed by a full relaxation experience.

The DinkDunk Pickleball Spa is the latest attraction for those who want to smack a pickleball over a net in a snowy setting, take a cold plunge into a natural riverbank, and then rush to a spa to defrost.

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The 1st Hydrogen Train In North America Will Roll Through Quebec's Spectacular Landscape This Fall

North America is ushering in a new age of rail travel with the introduction of the first hydrogen-powered passenger train, set against the scenic backdrop of Quebec. This fall, passengers can take a ride aboard the Coradia iLint, from Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul. For those in Montreal, it presents the perfect opportunity for a memorable fall day trip, showcasing the autumnal beauty of Quebec from a unique vantage point.

The service operates from Wednesday to Sunday, with the train's 125-kilometre route running along the St. Lawrence River. Passengers get a unique view of the picturesque towns along the shoreline. Departing Montmorency Falls station at 9:30 a.m., travelers reach Baie-Saint-Paul by 11:30 a.m., granting them a few hours to explore before heading back. Those wishing for an extended stay can opt for a one-way ticket.

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A Quebec Resort Chairlift Is Transforming Into A 6-km Suspended Mountainside Light Show

A first-of-its-kind flying light show is coming to a seaside Quebec mountain this summer. The Massif de Charlevoix ski resort is transforming its chairlift into a six-kilometre immersive spectacle of sound and colour.

"Like a grand carousel ride," the activity web page reads, "the luminous, sensory and emotional experience will consist of passengers flying over the mountain under the starry sky." Organizers call it "a unique way to admire the splendours of the site, between sky, land and sea."

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Quebec City's Huge Fireworks Festival Announced Its 2023 Dates

Quebec City's fireworks festival will once again illuminate the waters of the Saint Lawrence River this summer. The Grands Feux Loto-Québec returns for its 27th edition in August 2023. This will be only the second year with eight shows in total.

They will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays between August 1 and 24. The complete list of dates is as follows:

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Quebec’s Ice Hotel Reopens Next Week With A Frosty Bar & Open-Air Hot Tubs (PHOTOS)

Quebec's Hôtel de Glace is a winter wonderland with a glistening grand hall, ice bar and hot tubs under the stars that could be everything you need to fully embrace the ice and snow.

The only ice hotel in North America reopens in full on January 16 with the reveal of a glacial grand slide that completes the site made entirely of unconventional materials — 2,300 blocks of ice and 15,000 tons of snow.

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This New Riverside Skating Path Outside Quebec City Has Gorgeous Skyline Views & It's Free

If you don't mind a little road trip and you want to practice your skating skills for free, there is a new Quebec skating path in Lévis where you can have fun while admiring the capital city's stunning skyline.

Narcity Québec was first to report this story.

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Quebec Has A New 'Enchanted Night Walk' Through The Forest With Dazzling Light Displays

Onhwa' Lumina, a 1.2-kilometre illuminated path illustrating the "myths, rituals and traditions" of the Huron-Wendat Nation, is now open in Wendake, Quebec. The attraction is a collaboration between the Huron-Wendat Nation Council, Wendake Tourism and Moment Factory, the celebrated Montreal-based studio responsible for some of the world's most dazzling installations.

Onhwa' Lumina, Moment Factory's 14th such night walk, opened in June and is about to wrap up its first season. It will reopen in December for a winter-spring run.

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Quebec Will Host The World's Biggest Magician Competition With Shows You Can Attend

From July 25 to 30, over 2,000 magicians coming from 50 different countries will gather in Quebec City Convention Centre for the FISM World Championship of Magic. Over six days, professional magicians will have the opportunity to watch spectacular performances, participate in lectures, and attend so-called "jam sessions" with peers. A show is also open to the public daily for the duration of the competition.

110 contestants will be competing for the FISM Grand Prix top prize. Founded in 1948, the International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) is the most respected organization in the global magic community with 100 regional associations, including the Canadian Association of Magicians.

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