Make the most of winter with plenty of outdoor sports

The arrival of winter is an invitation to play outdoors! Across the province, an avalanche of activities awaits you as you explore the great outdoors, and with the help of businesses from the Quebec Adventure Outdoor network, you can enjoy backcountry skiing, ice climbing, traditional winter sports and more! This winter promises to be exhilarating!

Off-trail skiing: an increasingly popular sport

More and more destinations are inviting skiers to discover off-trail skiing (also known as backcountry skiing). One of those is the Saguenay Fjord, where the Fjord en kayak business offers ski activities in breathtaking scenery, allowing you to venture into the boreal forest. Another place, near Québec City, the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, is a new off-trail skiing sector, where you can take advantage of guided or autonomous packages for a thrilling experience. A third option, not far from Montreal, is in the Lanaudière region, at the Parc régional de la Forêt Ouareau, which now offers two beautiful backcountry trails with a 150 m vertical drop. A real treat for seasoned skiers!

Vertical adventures with ice climbing activities

Quebec is world-renowned for its waterfalls and ice walls, and that makes it a great destination for ice climbing. In the Laurentians, Liberté Nord-Sud can teach you the basics, whereas the Parcours Aventures climbing school in the Saguenay offers a wonderful experience in the heart of nature. In the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, Riki Bloc safely introduces enthusiasts to this exciting sport in the magnificent Parc des Chutes de Rivière-du-Loup. The joys of climbing also await you with Aventurex, which organizes climbing expeditions in various iconic destinations, including the Chute Montmorency near Québec City. The enchanting scenery will leave you breathless!

Winter fun for all in Quebec’s regional parks

Offering a wide range of winter activities accessible to all, regional parks welcome you to explore the natural wonders of regions all across Quebec. Whether you choose to explore on cross-country skis or snowshoes, on a fatbike or a snow scooter, there's no limit to the ways you can get out and enjoy the splendours of winter – and there's a good chance you'll want to extend your stay! Take advantage of nature lodgings that include campsites, log cabins, one-of-a-kind unusual units and more. Which region would you like to discover this winter?