Noise & nuisance — Quebec City, Quebec

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Town of Quebec City, Quebec, noise & nuisance rules are set by Règlement sur la paix et le bon ordre (R.V.Q. 1091), verified 2026-06-13. Fines: $150–$1 000 (personne physique, 1re infraction); $300–$2 000 (personne morale, 1re infraction); récidive: $300–$2 000 / $600–$4 000. Exemptions: Competent authority may authorize nighttime (23h–5h) presence in parks or public domain (a. 19.6); alcohol permitted where authorized by law or bylaw (a. 3).

Règlement sur la paix et le bon ordre (R.V.Q. 1091) adopted bylaw
exemptions Competent authority may authorize nighttime (23h–5h) presence in parks or public domain (a. 19.6); alcohol permitted where authorized by law or bylaw (a. 3). "sence de personnes entre 23 heures et 5 heures le lendemain dans un parc ou sur le domaine public."
fine range $150–$1 000 (personne physique, 1re infraction); $300–$2 000 (personne morale, 1re infraction); récidive: $300–$2 000 / $600–$4 000 "un minimum de 150 $ et d"
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Adopted City of Quebec bylaw on peace and good order (originally R.V.Q. 1091, 2009; amended through 2025), covering noise, public conduct, intoxication and related prohibitions across the city territory and Universite Laval campus.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-13 · Noise & nuisance across Quebec · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities