What to do in Quebec?

If you want to take a vacation or plan a stay in a new corner of Quebec, you are probably wondering which region to choose based on what there is to do as activities. We have dozens of suggestions for attractions and events that are held in our major cities and in the most beautiful regions of the province.

Regardless of the city or region chosen, whether related to any activity or not, you will also have to think about eating! For each suggestion you will find below, rest assured that a very good restaurant is located nearby and that their employees are waiting to serve you with pleasure.

Whether you plan to book a hotel room, a campsite or a cottage on the waterfront, you can choose from bring your own wine restaurants or wait patiently for the delivery person to arrive after selecting your favourite dish from the options on a delivery menu.

What to do in Montreal?

The greater Montreal area is full of activities of all kinds. Accommodation is easy to find and the range of restaurants ensures that everyone has a choice to their taste.

Music lovers will love going to see international stars play on stage at the Bell Centre or when they are invited to various festivals such as the Francos, the Jazz Festival, Osheaga, Île Soniq or Piknik Électronik.

Sports fans will book their stay in Montreal to see the best hockey players in the world play a game against the Canadiens, the best race car drivers for the Formula 1 Grand Prix on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit or the best racquets in the world at the National Bank Open. The more athletic and running enthusiasts will instead meet at the Beneva Marathon or the Tour de l’île en vélo.

Families can plan their outing in Montreal to spend a day of thrills at La Ronde, discover the ecosystems of the Biodôme, learn more about the planets and the cosmic system at the Planetarium or the Cosmodôme and be amazed at Illumi or the Botanical Garden.

Do you prefer games of chance? Consider playing (intelligently) at the Casino de Montréal!

What to do in Quebec City?

Quebec City is our national capital, the French accent of America. It is internationally renowned for its European charm and is invaded by thousands of tourists each year.

If you feel like going to Quebec City in the coming weeks, you might be there at the same time as the Festival d’été de Québec and the international artists invited each summer, or the ComediHa festival, which welcomes the best comedians in the province, or the Grands Feux Loto-Québec, which light up the skies of Quebec City and Lévis every August, or the Festibière, which quenches the thirst of hop lovers, or during the Celtic Festival, which highlights the Celtic links (whether of Breton, Cornish, Scottish, Welsh, Irish or Manx origin) of our heritage.

Families will particularly enjoy visiting the Valcartier Vacation Village for its indoor and outdoor water parks or its winter playground.

Others will attend shows or sporting events presented at the Videotron Centre, play games of chance at the Salon de jeux de Québec or participate in the Marathon Beneva de Québec.

What to do in Chaudière-Appalaches?

The Chaudière-Appalaches region covers a vast territory, from Thetford Mines to Lévis and all the way to L’Islet.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by the bike or snowmobile trails available or the hiking trails offered on the most beautiful mountains in the province. The Parc des Chutes de la Chaudière is an example of the beautiful hiking trails offered, as are the Parc du Massif du Sud, the Parc des Appalaches and Mont Orignal, for example.

It is also possible to visit several vineyards and orchards.

The region’s cultural mission is ensured by the Festivent de Lévis, which also hosts a few international artists each year. There is also the Festival international du compte Jos Violon and the renowned Festival Promotuel de la relève de Thetford Mines. Also in Lévis, the Festibière attracts its share of hop lovers every year.

The range of activities, like the region, is vast. Also note the Musée maritime du Québec in L’Islet and the art of sculpture in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli.

What to do in Beauce?

In Chaudière-Appalaches lies the Beauce region, well known for its entrepreneurial side, but also its nature, with the Chaudière River running from end to end.

There are plenty of hiking options, such as the Parc du Détroit de la Chaudière, Mont Cosmos, Parc des Sept-Chutes and the Mont Bélanger trails, for example.

Families will have fun discovering the Miller Zoo, which provides access to its park and its animals from Quebec wildlife, among others, and visiting the Woodooliparc, presenting more than 120 life-size dinosaurs positioned in their natural habitat.

For the more adventurous, you can book a hot air balloon ride to discover the region from the air.

There are also a few museums, including the one celebrating the company behind Vachon cookies, which was founded in Sainte-Marie, festivals, such as the Festival Beauceron de l’Érable, as well as the Tour de Beauce (cycling).

What to do in Trois-Rivières?

The city of Trois-Rivières, capital of the Mauricie region, offers many activities for all tastes.

This is where the popular Festivoix takes place, which brings together artists from Quebec and around the world on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. A few steps from the Festivoix site, there is also the Cogeco Amphitheatre, an outdoor performance hall that can accommodate more than 9,000 people at a time.

At the Memphis Cabaret, you will dive into the kingdom of Elvis Presley, interpreted by Martin Fontaine, while at the Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières, there are of course games of chance, but also other shows and a restaurant.

The family can also enjoy the water games at Aquaparc H2O to cool off during the summer season or visit the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières or ride a ride during the Exposition de Trois-Rivières.

Athletes always meet at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, the Colisée Vidéotron or the Quillorama stadium.

What to do in Mauricie?

Mauricie is not just Trois-Rivières. The other cities around it also have their own attractions and events that are worth traveling for a weekend or more. Foodies will find just as much to their taste as lovers of relaxation, nature and culture.

Families can indulge in obstacle courses, karting, a dog sled ride and find their way through a giant maze.

It is also possible to go to Saint-Elie-de-Caxton, the village of storyteller Fred Pellerin, to listen to the most beautiful stories of this village.

The most popular event in the region is without a doubt the Festival Western de St-Tite. But there is also the Festi-Volant in Grandes-Piles, the Festival de la galette de sarrasin in Louiseville and the shows presented at the Québécor amphitheatre at the Cité de l’Énergie in Shawinigan.

What to do in Estrie?

Estrie is another region that offers active stays for its visitors and even its own population.

In Sherbrooke, the Fête du Lac des Nations attracts festival-goers who love to stroll through Parc Jacques-Cartier to attend the hundred or so shows scheduled during the week and jump on the rides of the Beauce Carnaval company. At the end of the evening, fireworks light up the Sherbrooke sky.

Also, the Théâtre Granada promises major shows several evenings a month. In the summer, Wellington Street North is transformed into a pedestrian zone and a few events draw crowds: SherBlues & Folk, Bouffe ton Centro and the Concerts de la Cité.

Around the Queen of the Eastern Townships, Magog stands out for its green spaces and Lake Memphremagog, but also for the Snow Festival, Spirituo, the Water Festival and Magog Country.

Following Highway 10 towards Montreal, you can stop in Bromont for skiing in the winter or, in the summer, enjoy the water slides at Bromont, Montagne d’Experiences or even continue towards Granby to visit the Zoo, both in summer and winter.

At the other end of the region, we invite you to discover the stars in a different light by visiting the ASTROlab du Mont-Mégantic and its observatory open to the public.

What to do in Montérégie?

The Montérégie region is a large territory of 11,000 km2 and divided into four different historic tourist sectors: Montérégie-Ouest, Rive-Sud, Rivière Richelieu and Montérégie-Est.

Because of its vast expanse, we find several attractions and events that are all worth visiting. But of course, it depends on your tastes!

For example, you could attend the Régates de Valleyfield if boat races, fireworks and musical performances interest you.

There is also the International de montgolfières de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu which is there to amaze the whole family: hot air balloon flights, shows and rides.

The family will also enjoy visiting Safari Park for the feline tunnel, Safari Adventure, its water park and the Olduvai footbridge.

Finally, escape to Oka National Park, which includes kilometres of hiking and cycling trails, a campsite and a huge beach for relaxing and grilling in peace.

What to do in the Laurentians?

A getaway region for many Montreal residents when the weekend comes around, the Laurentians also have their own attractions and festivals.

The region offers several outdoor activities, taking full advantage of its geographical location with its mountains, lakes and rivers.

Among others, Sommet Saint-Sauveur is a recreational and tourist resort offering skiing, hiking, cycling and a water park.

Complexe Atlantide is another attraction worth a visit in the middle of summer to entertain families. There is a water park, but also the Familizoo, the magic castle and the haunted mansion. You can even stay on site, camping, in the chalets or at the Hôtel de la Cité perdue.

Another aquatic complex, the Super Aqua Club, also offers a refreshing day for families.

The city of Mont-Tremblant alone requires good planning, because there are countless activities. Take advantage of it to go to Casino du Mont-Tremblant.

What else to do in Quebec?

As you have noticed, the choice of activities is endless in the largest regions of Quebec. And that's not all. Other attractions are also worth a visit:

The Hôtel Casino de Charlevoix or the Hôtel Casino du Lac Leamy, if you want to have fun in a different way.

The Oktoberfest in Repentigny, which offers cooking workshops, beer discovery days, music and comedy shows, inflatable games and friendly competitions.

The Grandes Fêtes TELUS in Rimouski, which does not hesitate to invite internationally renowned stars to share the stage with local stars.

In Montebello, the Parc Omega, which immerses you in the heart of wildlife on a 12 km route aboard your vehicle.

Finally, the Zoo sauvage de St-Félicien, which will entertain young and old alike while allowing them to discover the diversity of Quebec wildlife.