Spring break in Quebec: the plan for a full week

Spring break is almost here!
It’s the perfect time to slow down, unplug from the routine and spend quality time as a family. Quebec’s school break offers countless possibilities, but with so many options it isn’t always easy to know where to start. Here are a few tips to make this break truly memorable.

Our favourites for spring break

La Grande Bibliothèque, Montreal. During spring break, mini-golf among the shelves, giant games, movies, a video game zone, workshops and shows, all free and out of the cold. The Espace Jeunes, for its part, is open year-round.

Montréal International Children’s Film Festival, Montreal. Films from all over the world, chosen for children and families, from late February to early March.

Village Vacances Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. Billed as the largest winter playground in America: the Himalaya, Snow Rafting, the Tornado and skating trails.

Parc Safari, Montérégie. Open year-round, it is explored by car up close to the animals, then on foot through the Feline Tunnel and its cougars and the Deer Valley.

Les Rendez-vous des Tannant(e)s, Terrebonne, Lanaudière. Shows and activities designed for 5- to 12-year-olds, in late February and early March.

Plan together

Get your children involved in organizing the week. Ask them what they would enjoy: a special outing, a sports activity, a cozy day at home. Including them boosts their enthusiasm and helps you choose activities everyone will love.

Mix things up

Alternate indoor and outdoor activities, active moments and quieter times. A morning outdoors followed by an afternoon of board games strikes a nice balance and keeps everyone from getting worn out.

Get outside

Spring break is the ideal time to play outdoors. Skating, sliding, skiing, snowshoeing or a walk in the woods: Quebec winters are full of free or affordable activities for the whole family.

Look for special events

Many museums, attractions, outdoor centres and cultural venues put on special programming for spring break. It’s the perfect chance to see a show, visit an exhibition or take part in activities designed for families.

Get creative

You don’t need to go out every day to have fun. A craft workshop, cooking together, a card-game tournament or a home movie night can become precious moments.

Leave time to slow down

The break doesn’t have to be packed. Make room for quiet mornings, chats over hot chocolate and spontaneous fits of laughter.

A few ideas to inspire you

Visit a museum or an exhibition
See a show or attend an event
Take a trip to the zoo
Go bowling or play laser tag
Organize a day of board games or card games
Skate on an outdoor rink
Spend an afternoon tubing
Stay warm with our indoor activities

Venues with spring-break programming every year

Every winter, these museums, zoos and outdoor centres announce special spring-break programming: workshops, activities, family rates. The details change from one year to the next, but the offer comes back: check the listing for this year’s program.

Montreal Quebec Laval Abitibi-Témiscamingue Bas-Saint-Laurent Centre-du-Québec Chaudière-Appalaches Côte-Nord Eastern Townships Gaspésie Lanaudière Laurentides Mauricie Montérégie Outaouais Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean