PORT OF QUÉBEC UNVEILS ITS 2026 EVENTS CALENDAR: MAKING THE RIVER, HISTORY, AND PORT LIFE MORE ACCESSIBLE

Québec City, January 20, 2026 – The Port of Québec has unveiled its 2026 program for Espaces portuaires, a cultural, educational, and civic initiative to bring the city, the river, and the community closer together than ever. More than a dozen activities and exhibitions scheduled will bring the docks, parks, Baie de Beauport and public spaces at the port to life, making them more accessible and inspiring.

This program was conceived in collaboration with numerous cultural, educational, community, and indigenous partners. It reflects the organization’s desire to make the Port of Québec an open, welcoming space that is firmly anchored in its community.

The Espaces portuaires program is centred around three key themes, that will guide all of the activities on offer: communities, knowledge, and dialogue. Through these themes, the program will cover topics such as maritime memory, the river’s biodiversity, civic history, and the Port’s decisive role in the city’s development.

Throughout the year, a rich and diverse program of events will bring Espaces portuaires to life. Highlights include:

In addition, a series of historical lectures will offer insight into the important role that the Port played in the development of Québec City:

This will be followed in March 2026 by Un port de rêve, a school drawing competition and an exhibition by up-and-coming artists.

Finally, in collaboration with the Odyssée camps, the Flot educational program will offer workshops in June 2026 to discover the biodiversity and uses of the river at the Baie de Beauport.

The 2026 program is part of a broader vision: to transform Espaces portuaires into a year-round public space where the river, culture, history, port life, and recreational and tourist activities converge.

Alongside the scheduled events, residents are invited to discover – or rediscover – the Discoglace, which is located in the Agora amphitheatre. Open since December, this outdoor skating rink offers a diverse range of free event, with musicians and DJs adding to the atmosphere in the evenings.

From January 30, ice-fishing enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the Village Nordik on Louise Basin. With all the necessary equipment and experienced fishing guides available, it has everything visitors need for a memorable winter experience.

The return of warmer weather will see the reopening of the Port of Québec’s other sites: the Agora, the Oasis, the Baie de Beauport, La Cale, and the Marina.

The Port’s wharves remain a prime location from which to view commercial ships, cruise liners, and pleasure craft up close, giving a unique glimpse into maritime activity in the heart of the city.

For more information on Espaces portuaires and its programming: visit the Espaces portuaires page on the Port website.

The Port of Québec is strategically located 1100 km from the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Great Lakes market. It is the last deepwater port in the St. Lawrence corridor, with a depth of 15 metres. This unique position allows Canadian companies to achieve significant economies of scale in both import and export trade.

With links to more than 40 partner countries, the Port of Québec and its employees handle an average of over 26 million tonnes of goods every year, representing a commercial value of over $15 billion.

The Port is also recognized as the leading cruise port on the St. Lawrence; along with all its partners in Québec’s maritime industry, it contributes to $2 billion in economic spin-offs while supporting some 12,000 jobs nationwide.

The Québec Port Authority (QPA) is ranked 4^th out of the 17 Canadian port authorities in terms of revenue. While it is economically powerful, it is also known for its contributions to the area’s urban and social fabric thanks to port spaces like the Agora, the Baie de Beauport, the Oasis, La Cale, the Discoglace, and the Village Nordik.

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Frédéric Lagacé

Director, Public relations and communications

418 929-5031 | frederic.lagace.portquebec.ca