Skating Rinks to discover with family this winter in Quebec

A unique indoor skating rink in Montreal! A must-see! For a truly original getaway, with family or friends, enjoy the joys of skating. Skate to the rhythm of lively music in a spectacular setting, whatever the season. Restaurants and skate rentals on site.

People flock to this park to relax in the shade, to enjoy a picnic and sunbathe. The artificial pond allows visitors to observe a wide range of bird species throughout the summer season and, in winter, the pond is transformed into a skating rink. An outdoor theatre presents events during the summer.

This huge green space is an ideal place to practice a number of sports activities year-round and to host major gatherings.

The place to be for those who like to combine the joys of outdoor skating with the pleasure of strolling through the streets of Old Quebec. The rink is equipped with a refrigeration system that ensures excellent ice surface quality at all times.

Come discover the many leisure activities offered on site. Skate on a 1,5-km (0,9-mi.), lit at night, or on a 30 m by 50 m (98 ft. by 164 ft.) icy surface. Slide down a slope 5 m (16 ft.) high and walk along a 8-km (4-mi.) pedestrian trail.

December 23 to March 10 (Approximate dates)

A unique winter experience awaits you! Try your hand at ice fishing in the heart of downtown Québec City, at Bassin Louise. On site: fishing from inside an inflatable igloo, urban walking path, family activities and a unique musical ambiance!

Village Vacances Valcartier is the largest winter playground in America, with many snow slides for the whole family, including the Himalaya, Snow Rafting and Tornado slides. And don’t forget the skating paths! Take advantage of the many other activities offered on site!

The largest university sports complex in Eastern Canada, with exceptional facilities accessible to the entire population: Olympic-size swimming pool, family pool with water games, amphitheatre-gymnasium, indoor soccer stadium, training room, skating rinks, and much more.

Four-season recreational tourism site located close to the city centre. On the program: walking, cycling, mountainbiking, fatbiking, running, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating through the forest along an ice path or on rollerblades in summer. Equipment rentals, outdoor training park.

This urban park plays host to numerous cultural, sporting and outdoor activities. The varied program changes with the seasons. Domestic animals must be kept on a leash.

Lace up your skates and hit the 2.8 km of this incomparable icy trail, offering a longer, improved circuit with four winding loops on the shores of Lake Memphremagog. The trail is illuminated for a warm atmosphere, and there’s a chalet at each end to keep you warm.

Set in an exceptional heritage environment, the natural pond in the Parc du Domaine-Howard welcomes young and old to skate freely, day and night. This magical site has recently been artistically illuminated for a unique skating experience!

This winter, bring your skates to downtown Victoriaville and enjoy a magnificent ice trail at Place Sainte-Victoire. The trail is illuminated for evening skating. Access to the Vélogare du Grand-Tronc to put on your skates and enjoy a rest area.

Loads of snowy fun just an hour from Montréal! Illuminated after dark. There are seventeen tubing runs on slope one and nine rafting runs on slope two. Extreme fun guaranteed! Come make the mountain roar!

The site will soon – weather permitting – be offering its selection of winter activities. Skating rink on the locks (with piped-in music), hiking trail.

On foot or on skates, enjoy a four-kilometer skating rink on Lac Masson, complete with lighted ice ring and benches for relaxing. Take advantage of the many winter activities on offer and experience the Lac Masson en fête event.

Discover a skating rink that meets NHL standards as well as a free skating area, right in the heart of Sainte-Adèle! These ice surfaces are perfect for the young and young at heart!

Discover a large skating rink measuring 19 x 34 m (62 x 112 ft.) in a wonderfully hidden corner of Sainte-Adèle!

Magnificent skating path, nearly two km (1.25 mi.) long, on Rivière des Mille-Îles.

January 1 to March 15

A unique attraction in Québec, this park is the largest protected wildlife area in the greater metropolitan area. Explore the islands and shores of this archipelago through a variety of guided activities, navigate through the islands and marshes on self-guided tours and hike the trails. 

Ice skating in a wooded labyrinth, maintained by zambonis, and stopping to feed the animals, is an experience not to be missed! In the evening, light effects allow you to take a most magical tour of the labyrinth… Dogs are welcome!

Le Baluchon offers you 35 kilometres of magnificent trails. Two conveniently located huts are available for you to stop and rest during your outing. One of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Mauricie region is waiting to enthral you with both its immense forests and its wide open spaces.

Celebrate winter at the skating rink on Chambly Canal! More than 400 m (nearly a quarter mile) in length, this unique environment allows you to enjoy the season with lively music! Services: heated shelter, toilets and parking.

January 1 to March 15

Explore 18 km (11 mi.) of paths covering 210 hectares (518 acres) of woodland that’s home to various tree species and numerous bird species. Activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing with mechanical lift, snow scooter, hockey, skating in the forest, service pavilion and 18-hole disc golf.

Lac-Beauchamp Park offers recreational facilities accessible all year round, and 15 km of recreational trails. The main building houses an equipment rental service on-site. It’s the perfect spot for family swimming, canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sliding and skating.

This winter, rediscover Brasserie Creek… on skates! In the heart of downtown Gatineau, this 12,000 m2 (129,000-sq.-ft.) surface will delight families and skaters of all ages. A dynamic program is offered throughout the skating season.

Fun for the whole family! Come skate on three kilometres of frozen trails in a forest setting less than 45 minutes from Gatineau-Ottawa. Features a heated building where you can lace up your skates, as well as rest areas along the trails to enjoy the scenery, birds and squirrels.

Rediscover the pleasures of winter. Superb 1.5 km skating circuit, illuminated trail and background music. With friends or family, enter the magical world of the Dam-en-Terre resort’s ice trail. Also discover the snowshoeing trails and the slide.

More than a hundred huts are nestled on the ice of Lac Saint-Jean, surrounding a kilometre of walking paths, a skating oval and a fatbike trail. Magical, unique and welcoming, this ephemeral village is accessible to all free of charge. Every winter, the event features new healthy and fun activities.