Autumn view of Old Quebec and the Château Frontenac
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.

01 — Event venues

Event venues

Hackfest and POLAR are held at distinct locations.

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.
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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.
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02 — Partner hotels

Partner hotels

Discounted rates reserved for Hackfest attendees.

Hilton Quebec

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

(418) 647-6500

Mention this code when booking.

Hôtel Palace Royal — by JARO

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

1-800-567-5276

Mention this code when booking.

03 — Parking

Parking

Find parking near the Convention Centre, with live availability and rates for the conference dates.

External link to Parkopedia (English/French).

See parking near the venue
04 — What to do in Quebec City

What to do in Quebec City

Restaurants, bars, museums, nature, and activities to make the most of your stay.

Restaurant Légende MICHELIN

Restaurant Légende

10-min walk

100% local boreal cuisine, chef Elliot Beaudoin. 255 Saint-Paul St., Old Port.

Tanière³ MICHELIN

Tanière³

12-min walk

Boreal tasting menu in Petit Champlain's stone vaults, chef François-Emmanuel Nicol. 36½ Saint-Pierre St.

Le Clan MICHELIN

Le Clan

8-min walk

Refined boreal cuisine by chef Stéphane Modat, in a historic Old Quebec house. 44 Rue des Jardins.

Laurie Raphaël MICHELIN

Laurie Raphaël

10-min walk

Signature terroir cuisine by chef Raphaël Vézina. 117 Dalhousie St., Old Port.

Kebec Club Privé MICHELIN

Kebec Club Privé

10-min walk

Quebecois supper club with 10 seats around a single communal table. 767 Saint-Joseph East, Saint-Roch.

Coteau MICHELIN

Coteau

10-min walk

Refined Quebec terroir cuisine by chef Lucas Brocheton at Auberge Saint-Antoine. 10 Saint-Antoine St., Old Port.

Chez Ashton

Chez Ashton

5-min walk

Iconic Quebec fast-food chain serving poutine since 1969. Several downtown locations including 54 Côte du Palais and 1110 Saint-Jean.

Pizza Salvatoré

Pizza Salvatoré

12-min walk

Quebec pizza-poutine chain founded in 1964. Saint-Vallier branch sits in the heart of Saint-Roch.

Poutineville Vieux-Québec

Poutineville Vieux-Québec

3-min walk

Customize-your-own poutine (40+ ingredients). 810 Honoré-Mercier, just 3-min walk from the Convention Centre.

Buffet de l'Antiquaire

Buffet de l'Antiquaire

8-min walk

Classic Québécois diner — breakfast with baked beans and homemade jams. 95 Saint-Paul St., Old Port.

Paillard Café-Boulangerie

Paillard Café-Boulangerie

8-min walk

Breads, pastries, sandwiches and macarons in a bustling café-bakery. 1097 Saint-Jean St.

Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau

Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau

30 min by car

Ciders, ice cider and orchard products on Île d'Orléans. Call ahead late October.

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ)

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ)

10-min walk

Quebec art jewel on the Plains of Abraham — 4 pavilions.