Hackfest
Quebec City Convention Centre
- Address
- 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Quebec City, QC G1R 5T8
- Transit
- 10-minute walk from Old Quebec. RTC bus stops nearby.
Hackfest & POLAR 2026
Stay in Quebec City
Venues, partner hotels, and ideas to make the most of your visit.
Plan your Hackfest & POLAR trip
Hackfest and POLAR take place in Quebec City, October 29–31, 2026. Here's everything you need to plan your stay: addresses, partner hotels with discounted rates, parking, and things to do around the old capital.
Event venues
Hackfest and POLAR are held at distinct locations.
POLAR
Le Capitole de Québec — Salle Le Confessionnal
- Address
- 972 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1R5
- Transit
- 5-min walk from Old Quebec, near Place D'Youville.
Partner hotels
Discounted rates reserved for Hackfest attendees.
Hilton Quebec
Connected to the Convention Centre. Heated outdoor pool with views of Old Quebec.
Location
1100 René-Lévesque East, Quebec City QC G1R 5V2
Directly connected to the Convention Centre
Rates
Nights of October 30 and 31, 2026
- Mountain View Room $299 + taxes / night
- Parliament View Room $319 + taxes / night
- Old Quebec / River View Room $349 + taxes / night
Booking
Group code
Hackfest
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Hôtel Palace Royal — by JARO
In the heart of Old Quebec. Indoor garden and pool, steps from the Convention Centre.
Location
775 Honoré-Mercier Avenue, Quebec City QC G1R 6A5
3-minute walk to the Convention Centre
Rates
Nights of October 25 to 31, 2026
- Classic Room $259 + taxes / night
- Deluxe Room $279 + taxes / night
- Balcony Suite $299 + taxes / night
Booking
Group code
6773023
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Hôtel Universel Quebec
Hotel-spa with indoor tropical garden, heated pool, and a Nordic spa.
Location
2300 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Quebec City QC G1V 1S5
About 10 minutes by car (Sainte-Foy district)
Rates
Nights of October 29 to 31, 2026
- Standard Room $145 + taxes / night
Booking
Group code
Hackfest
Mention this code when booking.
Parking
Find parking near the Convention Centre, with live availability and rates for the conference dates.
External link to Parkopedia (English/French).
What to do in Quebec City
Restaurants, bars, museums, nature, and activities to make the most of your stay.
Old Quebec & Landmarks
Château Frontenac
7-min walkIconic Quebec landmark overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
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Dufferin Terrace
7-min walkWooden boardwalk facing the river, just below the Château.
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Quartier Petit Champlain
12-min walkOne of the oldest commercial streets in North America.
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Restaurants
Restaurant Légende
10-min walk100% local boreal cuisine. ★ Michelin. 255 Saint-Paul St., Old Port.
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Tanière³
12-min walkBoreal tasting menu in Petit Champlain's stone vaults. ★★ Michelin. 36½ Saint-Pierre St.
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La Bête Bar-Steakhouse
12 min by carHigh-end steakhouse, AAA aged meats. 2875 Laurier Blvd. (Sainte-Foy).
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Charbon Steakhouse
8-min walkQuality grills inside Gare du Palais. 450 Gare-du-Palais St.
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Buvette Scott
8-min walkNeighborhood wine bar, market-driven menu. Michelin Bib Gourmand. 821 Scott St.
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Le Clocher Penché
12-min walkFrench bistro institution in Saint-Roch. 203 Saint-Joseph East.
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Ciel! Bistro-Bar
7-min walkRevolving bar on the 28th floor of Hôtel Le Concorde — 360° views of Quebec.
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L'Atelier Tartares & Cocktails
5-min walkQuebec City's go-to cocktail bar on Grande-Allée.
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Les Voûtes Napoléon
5-min walkQuebecois folk-singing den in stone vaults, Grande-Allée.
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Aquarium du Québec
15 min by car10,000 marine animals, polar bears, kids' adventure trail.
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Onhwa' Lumina (Wendake)
20 min by carMultimedia night walk through the heart of Wendat culture.
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First Nations Hotel-Museum
20 min by carWendat museum and longhouse experience in Wendake.
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Village Vacances Valcartier
30 min by carFour-season amusement park, 30 min away — fall tubing rides.
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Kabir Kouba Falls (Wendake)
20 min by car28 m waterfall in a deep canyon, with trails and viewpoints.
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Île d'Orléans
20 min by carOrchards, cheese-makers and vineyards 30 min away. 67 km scenic loop.
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Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
10 min by car2.5 km riverside trail along the St. Lawrence.
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Vignoble Isle de Bacchus
30 min by carThe oldest vineyard on Île d'Orléans. Open mid-April to mid-December.
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Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau
30 min by carCiders, ice cider and orchard products on Île d'Orléans. Call ahead late October.
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Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ)
10-min walkQuebec art jewel on the Plains of Abraham — 4 pavilions.
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Museum of Civilization
12-min walkExhibits on Quebec's history and culture, in the Old Port.
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Plains of Abraham Museum
10-min walk"Battles 1759-1760" exhibit with artifacts and projections.
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