The Best Ice Skating Rinks and Trails
Skating in the Québec City region holds special appeal, whether you can barely stand on skates or you’re a skating acrobat! Take full advantage of winter with this Nordic activity with friends, family, or that special someone. Don't miss the best part about ice skating: warming up with a hot chocolate!
Ice Skating in Town
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Ice rink at site des sports de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres, Ville de Québec -
Ice Rink on the Plains of Abraham, Ville de Québec
Place D'Youville skating rink
*COVID-19: Since the capacity is reduced, it is mandatory to book ahead on the Mes Loisirs online platform*
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Setting: Skate in the heart of the action at Place D’Youville! Glide across a refrigerated rink amid the ambiance of Old Québec, just across from Porte Saint-Jean and Capitole de Québec.
When: From mid-November to mid-March
Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: Café-boulangerie Paillard
Plains of Abraham skating rink
- Setting: Enjoy this winter pleasure in a magical setting on a charming historic site.
- When: From mid-December to mid-March
- Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: Café Krieghoff
Other ice rinks in the city
- Pointe-aux-Lièvres: A 1.5 kilometre trail lit in the evening and offering a panoramic view of the Upper Town.
- Domaine Maizerets: Skating rink lit in the evening located on an historic site.
Forest Skating Trails Around Québec City
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Fill your lungs with fresh air and skate amid exceptional country landscapes while marveling at the surrounding beauty!
Village Vacances Valcartier
- Setting: Trails with lighting and sound systems winding more than a kilometre through the largest winter playground in North America.
- When: From mid-December to end of March
- Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: At one of the restaurants on premises
Other Forest Skating Trails
- Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier offers a 500-metre ice pathway where skaters can admire the beautiful valley landscape (no rental available).
- Lac-Beauport: A 3-kilometre rink on a lake located near Le Relais ski resort (no rental available).
- Cities of Shannon and Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier both maintain nice skating trails through the forest.
Please note that skating rinks are open depending on weather conditions. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.
