Quebec City
Scenic rivers and nearby mountains (no more than 30 minutes away by car) make Québec City a great place for exploring the outdoors.
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Biking
There are over 100 km (60 miles) of fairly flat, well-maintained bike paths on Québec City's side of the St. Lawrence River and a similar amount...
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Boating and Fishing
Permits are needed for fishing in Québec. Most sporting-goods stores and all Walmart and Canadian Tire stores sell permits. A one-day fishing...
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Dog Sledding
For centuries, dog sledding has been a part of the Canadian winter experience. Outfitters around Québec City generally offer excursions from...
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Golf
The Québec City region has 18 golf courses, and most are open to the public. Reservations are essential in summer. Club de Golf Cap-Rouge...
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Hiking and Jogging
Runners and foot soldiers have a choice of routes in areas like Battlefields Park, Cartier-Brébeuf, and along the waterfront in the city itself...
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Ice-Skating
Ice-skating in Québec City is a popular pastime for locals and visitors alike. In addition to rinks in town, Village Vacances Valcartier (see...
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Rafting
Just outside the city, the Jacques-Cartier River (to the west) and Riviére Malbaie (to the east) both make for an easy white-water rafting day...
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Skiing
Skiing is very popular here, whether it's downhill on one of the mountains surrounding the city or cross-country in an urban park. A dynamic...
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Snowmobiling
Québec is the birthplace of the snowmobile, and with 32,000 km (19,840 miles) of trails, it's one of the best places in the world for the sport...
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Snow Slides
The snow slide from Dufferin Terrace is easily one of the most exciting winter activities in Québec. Glissades de la Terrasse. A wooden...
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Water Parks
Village Vacances Valcartier. The largest water park in Canada has a wave pool, a 1-km (½-mile) tropical-river adventure called the Amazon...
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Winter Carnival
For three weekends in January and February, Québec City throws one of the biggest winter parties in the world. Each year, an Ice Palace is built...
