Winter

The outdoors at its best!

Lasting nearly five months, winter in Quebec is more than a season: it’s a way of life! Dogsledding, skiing, snowshoeing, snowkiting, ice climbing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are just a few examples of outdoor activities that will make you love winter and its unique, grandiose landscapes.

Quebec offers such a wide range of winter activities that there’s no excuse for staying indoors. Put on your tuque and mittens to enjoy our abundant snow, with your family, your partner or your friends.

Cross-country skiing

Quebec offers cross-country skiers – young and old, recreational and competitive – an amazing diversity of trails. There is nothing more enchanting than a cross-country ski trip on a beautiful layer of fresh snow through our snowy valleys and forests. There are ...

Dogsledding

Don’t miss the most authentic winter outdoor activity that Quebec has to offer: dogsledding! Let the sled dogs (huskies and malamutes) guide you on magnificent snowy trails, with the guidance of experienced mushers who form a close team with ...

Ice canoeing

Unique in the world, ice canoeing is practiced only in Quebec and is part of the intangible heritage of La Belle Province. It is the most original and safe way to play on the St. Lawrence River in winter. Formerly ...

Ice canyoning

©TQ/J-F. Hamelin

Descending frozen waterfalls with the help of a rope and crampons, in a sublime snowy landscape... What a great idea! Ice canyoning is as much fun as traditional canyoning (under water), except that you stay dry from top to bottom. ...

Ice climbing

Quebec is known worldwide for its waterfalls and ice walls that are just waiting to be conquered. Grab your ice axes and crampons and experience ice climbing with a Quality-Safety certified business in our network. Whether you’re looking for ...

Ice fishing

Teasing the fish, in winter? Yes! On a frozen lake or river, ice fishing is an absolutely extraordinary experience. All you need is to dress warm… unless you handle your fishing rod (traditionally called a "brimbale") at one of the ...

Off-trail skiing / Backcountry skiing

11/02/2014 journée de ski sur le mont lyall dans la reserve faunique des chic chocs, sainte anne des monts,Qc Canada (Photo/Steve Deschenes)

Love snowy mountains, powder and exhilarating turns? We do too! Off-trail skiing and backcountry skiing are the perfect outdoor activities for those who enjoy exploring the backcountry in winter. And we do have a lot of backcountry in store for ...

Skijoring

Most often practiced with one or two dogs (or a horse in some cases), skijoring is a fun winter outdoor activity that combines dog-sledding and cross-country skiing. Get ready to experience exhilarating moments with canine companions who love winter! Our ...

Snowkiting

Hang on to your kite and admire Quebec’s winter as you glide across majestic white landscapes. Snowkiting, also called kiteskiing, is an exhilarating experience that allows you to explore our winter scenery using only the power of wind. Similar ...

Snowmobiling

Did you know that in Quebec, the total length of our snowmobile trails is greater than that of our roads? Invented in the last century, the snowmobile was designed to facilitate winter travel. Nowadays, it is widely used for transportation ...

Snowshoeing

Enjoy some winter fun with snowshoeing. Once an essential means of winter travel for the indigenous people, snowshoeing has evolved over the years to become one of Quebec's most popular cold season pastimes. Wherever you go in the province, you ...

Winter sea kayaking

Kayak de mer hivernal c)Outside_ChristinHealey

Paddling in an all-white setting... Why not? Winter sea kayaking on a waterway like the St. Lawrence River or the Saguenay Fjord is definitely a unique experience! Follow the guide, wend your way through chunks of ice and get in ...

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