Quebec has dozens of downhill ski resorts, from the small municipal hill an hour from the city to the big mountains of the Laurentians, Charlevoix and the Eastern Townships. The season opens in late November on machine-made snow and stretches into April at the highest resorts. This guide brings together Quebec’s downhill ski and snowboard resorts, with each mountain’s listing, trails, prices and services.
Choosing your mountain
For a day trip, count the drive as much as the number of trails: a small nearby hill with a beginner slope and a cozy lodge often beats a big resort three hours away. Look at the vertical drop, the share of easy trails, night-skiing lights and whether there is a ski school. The big resorts post trail conditions every morning on their listing or website.
Getting started
Nearly every resort has a learning area with a magic carpet, where the ticket is cheaper or free. A discovery package (lesson, rental, ticket) rarely costs more than a regular day. Rent equipment on site the first time: well-fitted boots make all the difference.
Saving money
Tickets bought online, on weekdays or for night skiing are much cheaper; several resorts sell blocks of hours. Season passes at small hills pay for themselves in five or six outings, and many offer free skiing to children five and under.
⛷️ Resorts by region
QuebecAbitibi-TémiscamingueBas-Saint-LaurentCentre-du-QuébecCharlevoixChaudière-AppalachesCôte-NordEastern TownshipsGaspésieLanaudièreLaurentidesMauricieMontérégieOutaouaisSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Quebec
4 places
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
1 place
Bas-Saint-Laurent
3 places
Centre-du-Québec
1 place
Charlevoix
2 places
Chaudière-Appalaches
5 places
Côte-Nord
2 places
Eastern Townships
5 places
Gaspésie
7 places
Lanaudière
5 places
Laurentides
12 places
Mauricie
2 places
Montérégie
2 places
Outaouais
5 places
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
4 places
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