Outdoors Nearby

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Randonneurs au parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Québec City’s Greatest Parks

Find the parks with the most stunning scenery, the natural sites that will leave you speechless, and the best places for a host of outdoor activities.

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Sea Kayaking at Île d'Orléans

3 Summer Days Outdoors

A 3-day itinerary in summer to discover the best outdoor activities to do in breathtaking landscapes near Québec City.

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  • The zip line at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency with the waterfall in the background.

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Activities to Explore

  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq - Off-piste skiing

    Backcountry skiing

  • Cyclo Services - guided bike tour

    Bike Tours

  • Kayaks dans la vallée de la Jacques-Cartier

    Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding

  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Rowboat fishing

    Fishing and Hunting

  • Canyoning-Québec - Chute Jean-Larose

    Climbing and canyoning

  • Couple cross-country skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne.

    Cross-Country Skiing

  • Two people are dog sledding on a snowy trail.

    Dogsledding

  • Ski Massif de charlevoix

    Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

  • Fatbike

    Fat Biking

  • Arbraska Duchesnay

    Treetop Adventures

  • A couple hikes on the Scotora Trail in Jacques-Cartier National Park.

    Hiking

  • Ice fishing

    Ice Fishing

  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Snowmobile ride

    Snowmobiling

  • Mountain biking at Empire 47

    Mountain Biking

  • Observation de l'ours noir

    Wildlife and Bird Watching

  • Parc de la Chute-Montmorency

    Parks and Recreation Facilities

  • Nouvelle Vague Expeditions inc. - descent of La Traditionnelle on the Jacques-Cartier

    Rafting

  • Showshoeing in Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix

    Snowshoeing

  • A cyclist rides on a bike path in the Old Port of Québec with the Château Frontenac in the background.

    Road Biking

  • Montmorency Falls zipline

    Via ferrata and Zipline

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