Outdoor activities
Seasonal getaways
SpringEnergetic and magnificent
The mild weather has arrived and the landscape is changing with each passing week. The snow is melting, the St. Lawrence River is almost ice-free, the rivers are churning, the waterfalls are thundering, the buds are swelling and the trees are bursting into blossom. Signs of spring are everywhere. And all of nature is putting on a show!
Québec in spring is best described as...
The joys of sugaring off
As soon as the thaw begins, the maple sap starts running, and it's time to get together at one of our sugar shacks for an old-fashioned meal in a warm, rustic atmosphere. Taste taffy on the snow and maple syrup desserts! Come and savour the sweet pleasures of the sugar bush!A unique show of migratory birds
Snow geese and Canada geese return from the south in the tens of thousands. Their favourite stopover is the banks of the St. Lawrence River, especially near Baie-du-Febvre, and at Cap-Tourmente and Montmagny. This sight will leave you spellbound!Skiing and snowboarding in the sun
The snow may be melting, but the conditions are still perfect in the eyes of the skiers and snowboarders who continue to race down the slopes under sunny skies until late April. Ah! Spring skiing is bliss!Urban exuberance
The city patios are jam-packed. After the long winter, Québecers know better than anyone how to enjoy the sunshine! It's also time to browse through the boutiques and discover new designer collections, pop into a museum and end the day with a picnic under a fragrant lilac or in a chic restaurant. As they say year-round, in Québec, it's party time!Unbelievable whitewater rafting
Swollen by the melted snow, the rivers are raging. Come try rafting in a spectacular natural setting. Colourful challenges and thrills are what lie in store!The great outdoors
Let the increasingly warm days tempt you into going hiking, horseback riding, fishing, cycling or trying loads of other activities in the Québec regions. The outdoors is constantly changing—it is truly magnificent!
