❖ WINTER IN QUEBEC
Winter tourism in Quebec beyond the Carnival: ice fishing, sledding, and ice
Winter in Quebec is much more than a carnival. Valcartier Vacation Village, Ice Hotel, ice fishing on the river, snowshoe hikes, dog sledding in the Laurentians... Quebec winter is a season of intense and authentic pleasures, off the beaten path.
Valcartier Vacation Village
The largest slide park in America
20 minutes from Quebec, Valcartier is the temple of winter activities. Tube slides, giant skating rink, outdoor hot water pools... A concentration of pleasures for the whole family.
Slides and giant skating rink
Valcartier offers more than 35 tube slides, a 1.5 km skating rink, outdoor hot water pools, and the Borealia aquatic complex. A whole day is not too much to explore everything. Speed on the ice, a different kind of grand prize.
Valcartier Nordic Spa
After sliding, Valcartier's Nordic spa offers hot baths, saunas, and outdoor hot tubs. The contrast between the cold air and the warmth of the water is a unique sensory experience. The reward after the effort, like a well-deserved podium.
Ice Hotel
A night in a sculpture
Every winter, the Ice Hotel is completely rebuilt with ice and snow. Sleeping in a room sculpted from ice is an extraordinary experience, to be lived at least once.
Sleeping in the ice
The Ice Hotel rebuilt every year at the Valcartier facilities is one of Quebec's most remarkable winter experiences. Sculpted rooms, ice chapel, ice bar, indoor slides. An ephemeral architecture that disappears in spring.
Visit without sleeping
It is possible to visit the Ice Hotel without staying overnight. Visit tickets allow exploring the sculptures, the ice bar, and artistic installations. An experience accessible to all, ideal before or after a day outdoors in Valcartier.
Ice fishing
On the frozen Saint Lawrence
Ice fishing on the Saint Lawrence River or nearby lakes is a lively Quebec tradition. Heated cabins, taut lines, meditative waiting... An authentically northern experience.
Cabin villages
On the shore of the Saint Lawrence, in Portneuf, Beauport, and the Laurentians, ice fishing cabin villages set up every winter. Rent a heated cabin for the day, drill a hole in the ice, and wait... The Quebecois zen version.
Guided excursions
Several outfitters around Quebec offer guided ice fishing excursions, with all equipment provided. Ideal for beginners or families wanting to discover this tradition without complex logistics. A route with technical support.
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Quebec trails in winter
The parks and forests around Quebec offer hundreds of kilometers of trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. A gentle and immersive way to experience Quebec winter.
Jacques-Cartier National Park
45 minutes from Quebec, Jacques-Cartier National Park offers snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails in breathtaking snowy valley landscapes. Wildlife is often visible in winter, including moose and river otters.
Mont Sainte-Anne in winter
Mont Sainte-Anne, 40 minutes from Quebec, is the region's reference ski area. 71 slopes, alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark, and cross-country skiing around the massif. The winter version of a route you never tire of exploring.
✦ Barista's tip
Before heading out for a day of skiing or snowshoeing, stop by Carrera Cafe for a double espresso and a warm pastry. The acids of specialty coffee awaken the palate, caffeine prepares the body. And on the way back, a hot latte is the best reward after a day in the powder.
After the effort, Carrera Cafe
The après-ski ritual of Petit-Champlain
Every great day of winter adventure deserves a reward worthy of it. Carrera Cafe is the perfect stop to close a white day with coffee and treats.
Cappuccino and Italian warmth
After a day on the slopes of Mont Sainte-Anne or in the Jacques-Cartier trails, a creamy cappuccino at Carrera Cafe is exactly what you need. Italian warmth against Nordic cold: the best pairing of the season.
Gourmet and comforting board
A board of organic Charlevoix charcuterie and local cheeses after an active day. Physical effort deserves quality. It's the podium of après-ski nutrition, Petit-Champlain style.
Artisanal chocolate and cold outside
Our homemade hot chocolate, made with quality dark chocolate, is the ultimate drink for winter returns. Thick, intense, comforting. The kind of cup that instantly makes you forget the minus twenty outside.
Espresso on a winter evening
Old Quebec under the snow in the evening is magical. A strong espresso while watching the flakes fall on Petit-Champlain is one of the simplest and most perfect pleasures of Quebec winter. A few minutes of peace before hitting the road again.
Start and end your winter here
Whether you're heading to Valcartier, Jacques-Cartier, or ice fishing, Carrera Cafe is your base. Morning espresso for energy, evening cappuccino for comfort. Quebec winter, Italian style.
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