Want to go ski touring or on a snowmobile expedition? Or are you more interested in dogsledding, snowshoeing or spending the night in an igloo or yurt? Whatever activity you prefer, the maritime regions of Québec are where you want to be this winter!
Enjoy breathtaking views of the spectacular winter scenery in our regions, including the Appalachians, Percé Rock, the Saguenay Fjord and the immense St. Lawrence, to name only a few of our natural attractions.
Touring our regions by snowmobile is a spectacular experience: you can take your sled across the St. Lawrence by ferry as well as ride across North America’s highest snowmobile bridge. Some 6000 km (3700 mi.) of marked and groomed snowmobile trails await you here!
Every year in late February or early March, tens of thousands of harp seals make their way to the ice surrounding the Îles de la Madeleine to give birth to their pups. Take part in a seal-watching excursion to see the seal pups up close.
At this time of year, the national parks in the maritime regions of Québec are transformed into winter wonderlands and offer you a wide range of outdoor activities. Several also offer accommodation options, from yurts to four-star hotels.
In the winter, our resorts offer a variety of activities to take advantage of the cold season, including snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, Nordic spas and more.
Snowshoeing provides an excellent opportunity to admire our snow-covered landscapes as you explore the marked trails found in national parks or resorts. For cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, alpine touring, snowboarding or telemark skiing, you can also visit our ski centres.
Several bays and lakes in the maritime regions of Québec freeze hard enough for excellent ice fishing. Come and try out this traditional activity in a heated fishing hut on the ice and meet other enthusiasts who will share their fish tales with you!
Several events take place in the maritime regions of Québec during the winter: cross-country ski races and treks, baby seal watching, Christmas festivities and more.
For an exciting winter experience, why not spend the night in an igloo, Mongolian-style yurt or tent? Several national parks and resorts in the maritime regions of Québec offer these types of accommodations. You are sure to sleep soundly!
Sitting comfortably in a sled, sometimes all you will hear is the panting of the huskies that are pulling you with ease across enormous plains of windswept snow or along trails bordered by snow-covered trees.
