5 Reasons to Visit Québec City for March Break

Picture this: a massive hotel sculpted entirely from ice and snow—walls, rooms, artwork, everything. Exploring the Ice Hotel with your kids feels like stepping right into the world of Frozen. And since you’re already in the area, make it a full-on adventure at Village Vacances Valcartier, home to North America’s largest winter playground. Snow tubing, slides, indoor waterpark—it’s winter fun turned up even higher.

Québec City makes learning a thrill! With plenty of indoor activities and museums serving up fascinating exhibits, history and art come alive for kids and adults alike. Your little explorers will be captivated at the Musée de la civilisation and the Plains of Abraham Museum, while the magical Onhwa’ Lumina—an immersive multimedia forest inspired by Wendat culture—offers a nighttime adventure full of lights, stories, and wonder.

Prepare for nights of blissful sleep—your kids will be more than ready for bedtime! Québec City is a winter playground with tobogganing, tubing, skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dogsledding, and more. From thrilling slopes to peaceful snowy trails, there’s outdoor fun around every corner.

Québec City isn’t just a winter wonderland—it’s an amazing indoor playground too. Whether your kids are eager to swim like it’s summer at Bora Park, ride the 18 fantastical attractions at Mega Parc, explore the marine world at Aquarium du Québec, or bounce to their heart’s content on gigantic trampolines at iSaute, there’s no shortage of excitement under one roof.

March Break is all about fun for the kids—but parents deserve a break too! Luckily, the Québec City area is packed with resorts that combine cozy accommodations with plenty of activities, all in one convenient spot. It’s the perfect way to relax, recharge, and make the most of your family getaway without the hassle.

For even more ideas, check out our Guide to the Perfect March Break.