Enjoy a spectacular spring getaway in the Jacques-Cartier region
Published on April 29, 2024 • Destinations to explore
Combine a stay in a cabin with golfing and sampling microbrews for a great getaway 20 minutes from Québec City.
Did you know that the Jacques-Cartier region, located just 20 minutes from Québec City, is the ideal destination for your spring getaway? It’s true! While the region might be primarily known for snow-covered slopes in the winter and rivers cascading through valleys and mountains in the summer, the Jacques-Cartier region has a lot to offer year round, especially in the spring, when nature awakens to put on a show you won’t want to miss!
Find your ideal cabin
One of the best ways to reap the benefits of nature is to immerse yourself in it completely and enjoy one or more nights away from the noise and light pollution of the city. The Jacques-Cartier region abounds in magnificent cabins, built and equipped for the utmost comfort. You’ll find them in a variety of enchanting locations where a change of scenery is guaranteed: on a mountainside or lakeside, two minutes from a spa or secluded in the forest. You're sure to find the ideal cabin to suit your needs, whether you're on your own, with family or with friends.
Mont Tourbillon golf course. Credit: Audet Photo
Tour the region’s golf courses
The Jacques-Cartier region has so much to offer sports enthusiasts, and golfers – whether novices or experts – are no exception. The region boasts no fewer than five golf courses, in five different municipalities. As a challenge this season, why not try to tour them all while you visit the region? Follow this specially designed passionate golfer's tour to discover each of the courses and their well-kept secrets.
Microbrasserie La Souche. Crédit photo : Dany Vachon
Hop over to the microbreweries!
Indulging in activities and the great outdoors is sure to build up an appetite…and make you thirsty! In fact, it would be sacrilegious to be passing through the Jacques-Cartier region without stopping off to refuel at one of the region's microbreweries and learning how the local brewers create magic from hops! Whether you choose the La Souche microbrewery in Stoneham, Alpenstock in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier or Archibald in Lac-Beauport, each microbrewery offers its own unique experience, centered around quality beers brewed by passionate teams who draw their inspiration in part from the grandeur and beauty of the region's majestic landscapes. What better way to have a good time than sampling one of these delicious creations?
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