Outdoors Nearby

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The Jacques-Cartier River, deep in the valley, in Jacques-Cartier National Park.

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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Montmorency Waterfalls

The 6 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the Québec City Area

The Québec City Area has them in abundance, each with its own magnificent features. They’re yours to discover!

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  • Canyoning-Québec - Chute Jean-Larose, Mont-Sainte-Anne

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  • The zip line at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency with the waterfall in the background.
    Spectacular Via Ferrata and Zipline Adventures
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  • Mountain Biking alonf a river at Vallee Bras-du-Nord
    The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Québec City
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  • White Water rafting on the Jacques-Cartier

    The Guide to Whitewater Rafting

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Activities to Explore

  • Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq - Ski hors-piste

    Backcountry skiing

  • Canoeing and Kayaking

    Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding

  • Au Chalet en Bois Rond - Rowboat fishing

    Fishing and Hunting

  • Canyoning-Québec - Ice canyoning, 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

  • Three people in fatbike are enjoying a sunny winter day in Jacques-Cartier National Park.

    Fat Biking

  • Arbraska Duchesnay

    Treetop Adventures

  • A couple hikes in the forest on the La Jean Larose trail in Mont-Sainte-Anne.

    Hiking

  • Ice fishing

    Ice Fishing

  • Snowmobilers riding in a field

    Snowmobiling

  • Mountain biking at Empire 47

    Mountain Biking

  • Moose Watching at Forêt Montmorency

    Wildlife and Bird Watching

  • Fall in winter and sugar loaf at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency.

    Parks and Recreation Facilities

  • White Water rafting 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

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

    Via ferrata and Zipline

Watch the Majestic Nature

Panorama of Old Québec in winter, frozen St. Lawrence River and sunset, from the South Shore.
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