Outdoor activities
Seasonal getaways
WinterA thousand and one pleasures in the snowy realm
What would you say to skiing or snowboarding under gently falling snow along the majestic St. Lawrence River or a mosaic of lakes? How about travelling mile after mile by snowmobile? From December to April, discover all this and more in snowy Québec. This winter, take advantage of the white season’s thrilling sensations.
Québec in winter is…
The largest skiable area in the North American northeast
The Laurentian and Appalachian mountains are a veritable paradise for downhill skiers and snowboarders. If you are among these winter enthusiasts, you have nearly 90 ski centres to choose from!Where snowmobiling rules
Discover the wilderness of Québec’s regions by way of 33,650 km (20,896 mi) of groomed snowmobile trails.4,000 km (2,480 mi) of cross-country ski trails traverse the great outdoors
Ideal for admiring the silvered trees in the early-morning sunshine. Certain trails are even equipped with shelters for longer treks.An abundance of festivals and carnivals
All winter long, enjoy a happy whirlwind of all sorts festivities. The Québec Winter Carnival alone, the largest of its kind, attracts more than one million visitors!Tis the season for extraordinary experiences
Ice fishing on frozen lakes, ATV expeditions through unexplored territories, dogsledding or snowshoeing excursions, a night in the ice hotel near Québec City or in a traditional igloo or winter camping—these are just some of the extraordinary activities in store for you.Cities boasting unparalleled charm
Discover Old Québec City, one of the most romantic cities in the world, with its famed walls and wonderfully preserved 18th- and 19th-century homes. Montréal, the fashion capital, is a veritable Mecca for shoppers! Its underground network of malls and passageways gives you access to the city’s métro system and hundreds of shops, restaurants, hotels and movie theatres without ever setting foot outdoors.
