Activities in Québec
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Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier
There’s a range of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails and circuits here, from easy to difficult. Those who’ve done the trails say the winter scenery is picture-perfect. The park is about 40km from Québec City along Rte 175.
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Croisiéres le Coudrier
Its sightseeing cruises (1½ hours) run all the way to Île d’Orléans (adult/child $32/15). Other offerings include dinner cruises (adult $75) and special three-hour cruises during Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec.
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Golf Dorval
This semiprivate club near Pierre Trudeau Airport has a fairly challenging 18-hole course, a lighted driving range and two putting greens. It’s a 20-minute drive northwest of downtown; take Autoroute 20 Ouest to exit 53, Blvd des Sources Nord.
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Les Tours Voir Québec
This group offers a handful of excellent tours covering the history and architecture of Old Québec City. The popular two-hour ‘grand tour’ takes in the highlights of the old quarters (adult/child/student $22/11/20). Reserve ahead.
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Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour
2.5 hours (Departs Montreal, Canada)
by Viator
Discover the delicious culinary delicacies of Old Montreal on this 2.5-hour food walking tour. Taste your way through Montreal's oldest district, making stops…Not LP reviewed
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Parc du Bassin Bonsecours
This is one of Montréal’s most popular outdoor skating rinks, located on the shore of the St Lawrence River next to the Pavilion du Bassin Bonsecours. DJs add to the festivities. At Christmas time there’s a big nativity scene.
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Gamma – Gelinas Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
This large, well-equipped center offers an awesome choice of on-demand courses in martial arts like jujitsu, Muay Thai, Kuntao Silat and Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee’s art) by fully qualified instructors. There’s Western-style boxing, too.
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Montreal Tower Observatory Admission plus Optional Olympic Park or Biodome Tour
Flexible (Departs Montreal, Canada)
by Viator
Get the best panoramic views of Montreal from 575 feet (175 meters) above! Take a unique funicular ride up the side of the tower to reach the observatory and…Not LP reviewed
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Acro-Nature
For something different, try Acro-Nature in Morin Heights. It has a three-hour obstacle course for adults, where you can sail from tree to tree on one of the 24 zip-lines, and a mini-course for kids.
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Giant Toboggan Slide
Whether summer or deepest, darkest winter, Québec City locals take to the outdoors. Outside the Château Frontenac, the scenic Terrasse Dufferin along the riverfront stages the giant toboggan slide during the winter.
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Mezza Luna Cooking School
Single sessions on Italian cooking (in French, English and Italian) known far beyond Montréal’s borders ($40 per class). Elena Faita gives free demonstrations on pasta-making every Saturday at 2pm at Quincaillerie Dante.
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Les Tours Voir Québec
This group offers a handful of excellent tours covering the history and architecture of Old Québec City. The popular two-hour ‘grand tour’ takes in the highlights of the old quarters (adult/child/student $22/11/20). Reserve ahead.
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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour
1.5 hours (Departs Montreal, Canada)
by Viator
Immerse yourself in the dark side of Old Montreal on this exciting ghost hunt or ghost walk. After night falls, follow your guide through the hidden streets of…Not LP reviewed
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Lac des Castors
Nestled in the woods near the large parking lot and pavilion, the ‘Beaver Lake’ makes for wonderful ice-skating in the bucolic surrounds of Mont-Royal. The season usually runs from late December to mid-March.
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Natatorium
Québec’s first outdoor pool (1930) harks back to the era when bathing wasn’t just about recreation. It occupies a beautiful spot on the banks of the St Lawrence River, reachable via a pretty bicycle trail through greenery.
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Full-Day Whale Watching Cruise from Montreal
15 hours (Departs Montreal, Canada)
by Viator
While you’re in Montreal, don’t miss a chance to see some of Canada’s best wildlife on an exhilarating whale-watching cruise! You’ll travel by road along the…Not LP reviewed
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Académie Culinaire du Québec
This esteemed cooking academy conducts regular cooking workshops and short courses ($95 for a three-hour class). Although most are in French, the school recently began offering some English-language culinary classes.
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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal
3 hours 30 minutes (Departs Montreal, Canada)
by Viator
Make the most of your time in Montreal with this shore excursion before or after your cruise. Aboard a tram offering live commentary by a friendly guide, you'll…Not LP reviewed
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Food Tour of Montreal's Little Italy Including Jean Talon Market
2.5 hours (Departs Montreal, Canada)
by Viator
Taste the best of Montreal's Little Italy neighborhood on this 2.5-hour food walking tour. As you explore the streets of this distinct area with a professional…Not LP reviewed
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Paul Gaston L'anglais
Affable archaeologist Paul gives excellent, novel, thematically diverse walking tours (eg beer brewing, cemeteries of Old Québec, parks) when not zipping around town researching on his bike.
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Mont St-Sauveur
This is one of the main ski centers. Hills are a bit tame but there’s night skiing, a huge variety of runs and 100% snow coverage in season, thanks to snow blowers built right into the slopes.
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Centre Luna Yoga
Conveniently located in Old Montréal, this yoga center offers a small selection of daily Vinyasa classes. Go online or stop in to find out its latest schedule. Five-class cards cost $70.
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Canadian Connection Cruises
Offers four- to six-day luxury cruises between Kingston, Ontario and Québec City, including meals, accommodations and on-board entertainment. Six-night cruises cost $2324 in high season.
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Mv le Draveur
Two-hour cruises along the river aboard the MV Le Draveur are available from the dock in Parc Portuaire, at the foot of Blvd des Forges in the center of the Old Town.
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Société Piste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf
Formerly a railway linking St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Rivière-à-Pierre, this 68km trail winds its way through country scenery. In winter it turns into a snowmobile track.
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