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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Quebec City, Quebec
Confirm quiet hours, decibel limits, construction schedules, and reporting steps so you can keep the peace in your neighbourhood.
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Default quiet hours: No fixed clock hours; disturbing noise prohibited at any time (see decibel limits)
Weekends/holidays: Same (no fixed quiet clock; decibel limits apply)
Construction weekdays: 07:00-21:00
Construction weekends: Saturday 07:00-21:00; Sunday/holidays 10:00-21:00
Quebec City's R.V.Q. 978 regulates noise by bruit normalise (normalized Leq) with evening/night thresholds of 55 dBA (19:00-23:00) and 50 dBA (23:00-07:00). Construction is prohibited 21:00-07:00 (to 10:00 on Sundays/holidays). See R.V.Q. 978.
Residential quiet hours
No fixed clock hours; disturbing noise prohibited at any time (see decibel limits)
Weekends & holidays: Same (no fixed quiet clock; decibel limits apply)
Decibel limits
55 dBA daytime / 50 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-21:00
Weekends: Saturday 07:00-21:00; Sunday/holidays 10:00-21:00
Lawn equipment
Not specified
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Amplified 'bruit perturbateur' prohibited whenever it disturbs; outdoor shows prohibited 00:00-12:00.
Typical fines
Individuals: $300-$2,000 (first); $600-$4,000 (repeat). Organizations: $600-$4,000 / $1,200-$8,000
First offense: ~$300 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via 311 (Ville de Quebec) or Police (non-urgent) depending on situation. Provide dates, times, and source details so dispatchers can prioritise the call. Anonymous complaints are accepted but detailed contact information helps with follow-up.
- Document the issue (record short clips, note times, and track duration for at least two nights if possible).
- Share a polite note with the neighbour or property manager. See the message templates below.
- Submit a complaint via https://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/nous_joindre/311/ or call 311 (Ville de Quebec) or Police (non-urgent) depending on situation. Ask for the incident number for reference.
- If the noise continues, follow up with enforcement referencing the incident number. Keep your documentation for any tribunal or landlord board filings.
Ready-to-send messages
Neighbour note
Bonjour - Le reglement sur le bruit limite 55 dBA le soir et 50 dBA la nuit. Pourriez-vous baisser le volume tard le soir? Merci!
Landlord / property manager
Bonjour - Nous subissons des nuisances sonores qui semblent depasser les seuils du R.V.Q. 978 (soir/nuit). Merci d'intervenir aupres du locataire/entrepreneur.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: R.V.Q. 978 - Reglement sur le bruit (Ville de Quebec)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Note whether the sound has tonal/impulsive characteristics (+5 dB penalty).
- Record where you measured (indoors/outdoors) and the background level if possible.
- For construction within prohibited periods, cite Article 6 when reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.