Category: Général

Le Capitole offers a unique environment for all types of events. Our modern rooms and private salons are ideal for incentive trips, gala events, anniversaries and unforgettable office parties. Our diversified infrastructures will also meet all your needs when it comes to business-related events such as seminars, conventions, training, conferences or executive committee meetings.

Discover 10 reasons why Le Capitole is the best choice for your event in Old Quebec:

1. Versatile spaces

Whether you are organizing a small meeting for up to 16 people, a convention for 150 guests or a cocktail reception for up to 250 invitees, Le Capitole offers a range of spaces and versatile configurations to meet your needs. Each space can be adapted to create the perfect environment for your event.

2. Turnkey service

Le Capitole takes care of everything. From planning to execution, our dedicated team ensures that every detail is considered to create a bespoke event that meets and exceeds your expectations.

3. Comprehensive catering service

Enjoy a variety of types of cuisine with our comprehensive catering options. Whether for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, coffee breaks, lunch boxes or cocktail hour, our restaurant, the Il Teatro, as well as our bar, Clubby bar, are sure to satisfy all preferences and requirements.

4. Prime location

Located in the heart of Old Quebec, Le Capitole is ideally situated close to business centres and is just a five-minute walk to the Centre des congrès de Québec. It’s the perfect spot to combine business with the pleasure of discovering the city’s rich history and culture.

5. Audiovisual system and technical team

For efficient and enjoyable meetings, our rooms and salons are equipped with state-of-the-art screens and sound systems. And, our technical team is always available to assist you and ensure that your presentations go smoothly.

6. Bright, inspiring rooms

Our meeting rooms are bright thanks to their large windows, which create an inspiring environment to stimulate creativity and foster a motivating atmosphere for your participants.

7. Excellent partner relationships

We have established excellent partnerships with various industry players to enrich your experience. Whether you need guided tours, transportation, entertainment or anything else, the depth of our expertise and contacts means you can enjoy your stay without having to worry about these types of details.

8. Special accommodation rates

With 108 rooms and suites available to you, Le Capitole offers special group rates for on-site accommodation. Enjoy modern amenities and exceptional comfort at preferential rates.

9. Numerous complimentary services

To make your stay even more enjoyable, we offer a variety of complimentary services: parking, a massage therapy room, a gym, a pool, Les Clefs d’Or concierge service and much more. Everything you need for an exceptional stay that perfectly combines business with pleasure is at your disposal.

10. Personal, multilingual service

Our experienced, dedicated team is ready to offer you personalized service in French, English, Spanish and Italian. No matter what language your guests speak, they will always feel welcome and understood.

In other words, when you choose Le Capitole for your event, you’re choosing excellence, comfort and unparalleled service in an enchanting, historical setting. Contact us  today to start planning your next unforgettable event: ventes@lecapitole.com or visit our Business & Events section to find out more.

With its cobblestone streets, twinkling lights and festive atmosphere, Old Quebec is the ideal place to do some shopping while finding unique gifts. Our Clefs d’Or Concierge has discovered the best shopping addresses so you can find that special gift. Whether you are looking for artisanal pieces, timeless accessories, or handmade treasures, these boutiques are sure to inspire you.

1. Artisans Canada

📍 Address : 73, rue Saint-Louis

Artisans Canada is truly a jewel for discovering authentic Canadian creations. You will find works by local artists, handmade decorative objects, and refined souvenirs that impeccably embody the spirit of Quebec. Everything here would make a perfect gift that features local craftsmanship and tells a story.

Gift suggestions:

• Unique jewellery made by local artisans
• Natural wool scarves and accessories
• Decorative objects inspired by Quebec landscapes

2. Le Chapelier

📍 Address : 48, côte de la Fabrique

For a sophisticated yet practical gift, head to Le Chapelier, the hat specialist. With an impressive selection of elegant, timeless head coverings, it is the ideal place to find a chic accessory that is sure to please.

Gift suggestions:

• Classic felt hats
• Stylish hats for men and women
• Winter accessories such as matching scarves and gloves

3. Bagages de France

📍 Address : 13, rue du Petit-Champlain

Offer the luxury of travelling in style thanks to Bagages de France. This boutique offers superior quality totes, luggage, and accessories that are both beautiful and functional. A perfect gift choice for adventure lovers or professionals on the move.

Gift suggestions:

• Superior quality leather suitcases
• Elegant purses and wallets
• Practical yet beautiful travel accessories

4. Boutique Jourdain

📍 Address : 35, rue de Buade

The Boutique Jourdain is the perfect address to find elegant, timeless clothing for men, women and children. With a selection of carefully chosen pieces, the boutique offers collections that combine refinement with quality. It’s the ideal place to find a chic outfit or a unique accessory to give as a gift.

Gift suggestions:

• Elegant blouses and shirts
• Sophisticated winter coats
• Accessories such as scarves and original jewellery

5. Ça va de soi

📍 Address : 1154, rue Saint-Jean, Québec

For soft, comfortable, and timeless gifts, Ça va de soi is a must. Specializing in superior quality knitwear, the boutique offers clothing and accessories made of natural fibres that are both comfortable and elegant.

Gift suggestions:

• Merino or cashmere sweaters
• Ultra-soft scarves and hats
• Elegant cardigans for men and women

6. La Boutique de Noël de Québec

📍 Address : 47, rue de Buade

It’s impossible to talk about the holidays without mentioning this iconic boutique. La Boutique de Noël de Québec is an absolute paradise for those who appreciate holiday decorations. Open year-round, it’s brimming with artisanal Christmas ornaments, unique decorations and enchanting objects that will add a magical touch to your celebrations.

Gift suggestions:

• Personalized Christmas decorations
• Traditional figurines and ornaments
• Advent calendars and festive souvenirs

Giving a gift from Old Quebec is much more than giving just an object; it’s offering a piece of our city’s soul. So, enjoy discovering these boutiques while finding gifts that will make your loved ones’ eyes sparkle.

Le Capitole Hôtel is proud to share the following honours it has earned testifying to its uncompromising commitment to excellence as well as its exceptional customer service which is always focused on the well-being of its guests.

Travel & Hospitality Awards: Luxury Boutique Hotel in Quebec City, Canada– 2024

This international acknowledgement recognizes our unrivalled savoir-faire and passion for hospitality. It rewards hotels that offer their clients a unique, unforgettable stay. We are honoured to be recognized as a benchmark independent hotel in Quebec City.

CAA-AAA: Four Diamonds – 2023 and 2024

For two years in a row, Le Capitole Hôtel has received this prestigious distinction reserved for establishments offering luxury facilities and superior service. Elegant and welcoming, our hotel perfectly characterizes the exacting Four Diamond standards. Discover more about this distinction.

TripAdvisor: Traveller’s Choice – 2024

We are delighted to be considered among the best hotels in the world according to travellers.  This award reflects our guests’ satisfaction and loyalty, and we thank them for their excellent reviews.

Wine Spectator: Best of Award of Excellence – 2024

Our Il Teatro restaurant received the Wine Spectator’s prestigious Best of Award of Excellence for its superior wine list. This international award celebrates our commitment to offering an exceptional selection of wine made by the finest producers from a wide range of vintages and regions. See Il Teatro’s profile on the Wine Spectator website.

Grands prix du design: Certificat argent – 15th edition

This award celebrates excellent in design and architecture. In our case, it also recognizes the exceptional work that went into preserving the original building’s charm and authenticity throughout the expansion project. Le Capitole Hôtel was honoured for its elegant, daring design that harmoniously blends the historic with the modern. Learn more about this award.

Canadian National Historic Site – 1986

The historic building was officially recognized as a Canadian Historic Site in 1986. This prestigious designation granted by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada highlights the building’s unique history and significance as a heritage site.

To learn more about its history, click here.

Ministère des Affaires culturelles: Heritage Site – 1984

Since 1984, the Capitole has been designated a heritage site by Quebec’s cultural affairs ministry so the historic building enjoys exception protection. Any intervention, be it restoration or transformation, has to be approved by the ministry, thus guaranteeing the preservation of its timeless charm for generations to come.

In short, these distinctions illustrate our ongoing commitment to redefining hospitality and offering our customers unique experiences. We thank our exceptional team and our loyal guests for their support.

The hotel complex’s first distinction

Quebec City, Monday November 6, 2023 – Le Capitole Hôtel is now proudly able to display its sparkling CAA-AAA Four Diamonds, ranking it among North America’s finest hotels. This select list of renowned Four and Five Diamond hotels is published annually by the Canadian (CAA) and American (AAA) associations. Le Capitole Hôtel is now officially a major player in the nation’s capital, with the same ranking as the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and the Auberge Saint-Antoine.

RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS

Le Capitole Hôtel is proud to see its efforts result in this important award. The CAA-AAA awards are unquestionably a  guarantee of quality and are not easily obtained, since hidden behind each additional Diamond is a considerable amount of work to offer guests the most pleasant environment and the best service. Among other things, the association evaluates the comfort and cleanliness of the facilities, the view from the site, the bathrooms, etc. The verifications can even go as far as how well the pen offered to clients writes, nothing is excluded! That’s why, for over 50 years, consumers have placed their trust in the CAA/AAA Diamond Awards list, a prestigious guarantee of quality.

“When you know that only 3.2% of some 60,000 North American establishments eligible for this rigorous evaluation have earned the Four Diamond distinction, and that this percentage drops to 0.27% when it comes to Five Diamond establishments, it’s easy to understand why being included is so meaningful,”
said Mr. Paul A. Pelletier, CEO CAA-Québec.

For four years now, the new Le Capitole Hôtel has been offering a wide range of quality facilities, including an indoor swimming pool on the 9th floor with a magnificent terrace, a modern gym, the Clubby bar which serves exclusively champagne, two dining options – the renowned Ristorante Il Teatro and the new Bō Cuisine d’Asie – an art gallery, several meeting rooms, and private event venues for up to 1,000 guests, as well as the mythic Théâtre Capitole which is part of the historical building. All this in addition to its 108 rooms, suites and the penthouse, all with impressive modern comforts that travellers staying at the hotel rave about.

ABOUT LE CAPITOLE HÔTEL

Since its inauguration in 2019, Le Capitole Hôtel has been the destination of choice for business travellers and tourists alike wishing to enjoy Quebec City’s warm welcome as well as its cultural events and world-renowned historical old city. This upscale hotel boasts elegant rooms with refined décor and abundant windows, as well as personalized services such as the Clefs d’or concierge service.

Credit: Fred C. Würtele, BAnQ Québec

In 1902, the American architect Walter S. Painter was selected to design the performance venue, then called the Auditorium de Québec. After its inauguration the following year,  audiences could attend Vaudeville and variety shows, amateur and professional theatre as well as opera performances, both in French and English.

On March 29, 1918, in the midst of the First World War, a riot broke out as an estimated 12,000 people gathered in the Place D’Youville to protest against conscription for Canadian men between the ages of 20 and 35. The registration offices, located in the Auditorium, were ransacked and set ablaze by rioters. Firefighters were able to contain the fire and limit damage to the building.

In 1927, the American architect Thomas White Lamb redesigned the venue to accommodate up to 2,000 people. Then, in 1930, the Auditorium partnered with the film distribution company Famous Players, which changed the venue’s name to the Capitol (and yes you read correctly, without an e). At that time, talkies were increasingly replacing silent films. In addition to the cinema, many classical and popular singers came to perform, as well as the Grands Ballets Canadiens.

In 1935, the radio station CKCV, already on air for the past nine years, moved to the third floor of the Capitol, where it stayed until 1974.

The Capitol was witness to several historical events. Examples include the gala evening on October 9, 1951 held in honour of Princess Elisabeth and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as the 1953 world premiere of Alfred Hitchcock’s film I Confess, shot in Quebec City the year before. 

Competition from new suburban venues and new media heralded the decline of the Capitol, which was unfortunately forced to close its doors in 1981. Three years later, the building was classified as a heritage building to ensure its protection. Then, in 1985, the historic district of Old Quebec was inscribed on UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List, in recognition of its historical and architectural importance. A year later, the Capitol was designated a National Historic Site of Canada by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

In 1992, thanks to a group of promoters, the Capitol once again became part of the cultural sector, and its name was changed to Le Capitole. The building was transformed into three distinct spaces: a 1,100-seat theatre to offer various types of shows in a cabaret format, a 40-room boutique hotel, as well as a restaurant. A fourth floor was added to complete this visionary project. The reopening was grandiose: a gala hosted by Quebec actors Rémi Girard and Marc-André Coallier thrilled the public! The event featured dozens of Quebec and international artists, including Céline Dion, Michel Sardou, Robert Charlebois and Alys Robi, accompanied by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec. This first show presented at the Théâtre Capitole since its closing 11 years earlier was a major hit.  

In 2018, significant expansion work began, which would last 18 months. Faced with stagnant show sales, the owners had no choice but to re-evaluate their business model. The solution was to increase the peripheral offer. The hotel went from 40 to 108 rooms, including suites and a penthouse, to become an impressive five-star hotel complex with nine floors. The new glass-covered addition, north of the historic building, offers breathtaking views of Old Quebec and the Laurentians.

The work included upgrades to the heritage building, as well as expanding and modernizing the two-story Ristorante Il Teatro. Private lounges were added, as well as a multi-purpose function room called Le Confessionnal (in honour of Alfred Hitchcock), and a champagne bar called le Clubby Bar.

Since these major changes in 2018, Le Capitole Hôtel has been welcoming an international clientele. Everyone is immediately charmed by the building’s historic character and the beauty of its views of the fortified city. With the mission of proposing the best five-star hotel experience in Quebec City, Le Capitole Hôtel offers its clientele exclusive specials and an unforgettable stay that lives up to its grand history!