Hok skis take hold all around Québec City

Hok skis are a cross between cross-country skis and snowshoes. The principle is simple—the short, wide skis allow you walk easily in fresh snow without sinking in. Each ski also has a synthetic climbing skin in its base so you don’t slip while climbing. You can Hok ski on your own, or with a guide at Station touristique Duchesnay as well as at Forêt Montmorency-Université Laval.

 

Even more fun at Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

The popular Sentier des Loups Trail is more accessible than ever in winter thanks to a new snowcat shuttle service running between the visitors centre and the trail, with its breathtaking views of the valley and snow-covered mountains. There’s also a new 100 hectare area being opened up for Telemark skiing, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing.
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Jacques-Cartier

 

New challenges at Stoneham Mountain Resort

With new glades this winter, Stoneham has boosted its total to 41 runs, including 10 glades, for every skill level. La Biche (the doe) is a popular intermediate run, while experts looking for a thrill will appreciate L’Urubu (the vulture), a steep double black diamond. Stoneham Mountain Resort will also take advantage of the FIS World Snowboard Championships to work on its Olympic halfpipe. The halfpipe will be extended by 15 metres, giving it a total length of 145 metres, enough for professionals to add another jump to every run. Mere recreational snowboarders too will have room for a few extra turns.
Find out more about Stoneham Mountain Resort

 

Québec Winter Carnival

Every year, our big winter carnival adds some new activities. Here are some of them for 2013:
LumoCité, spectacular urban projections
La Brassée du Carnaval, microbrewery beer festival
New 24-feet-high Bonhomme artistic structure
30 ice sculptures in Petit Champlain District

The largest snow mural ever made at the Carnival (360 sq. ft.) inspired by Russia, 2013 guest country
Brand new set for the kids' Village M. Christie!
The App Carnaval to live the Carnival at its fullest by planning it, getting informed and having fun (available for iPhone and Android)
For more on Québec Winter Carnival

A World Cup Ski Event right downtown!

December 7 to 9, 2012
For the first time in Québec City, the world’s top cross-country skiers, including Canadians Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw, will be in town for the 2012 Sprint Québec FIS Cross-Country World Cup. This will be the first World Cup Cross-Country event ever to be held downtown in a North American City.
For more on Sprint Québec 2012

 

Québec Stoneham 2013 FIS Snowboard World Championships

January 15 to 27, 2013
The Québec City area has been hosting
a leg of the FIS Snowboard World Cup
for 15 years. This winter, Québec City
and Stoneham welcome the ultimate
event, where the 2013 world champion
will be decided in six snowboarding
disciplines. Included are the outdoor opening ceremonies and shows, 12 days
of competition to crown six world champions, amateur competitions,
a world-class fashion show, industry exhibits, and other events.
For more on Québec–Stoneham 2013

 

Nigerian Art from French Private Collections, Musée de la civilisation

Until April 21, 2013
Nigeria is an African country possessing a tremendous diversity of languages, cultures, and traditions. The Museum takes you on a tour of Nigerian society through 187 works representing 44 different ethnic groups.
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May we suggest some more options? Have a look at our great winter classics
and events.