• Parc naturel régional de Portneuf. Photo credit: Visages Régionaux
  • Snowshoeing on the St. Lawrence River in Neuville. Photo credit: Visages Régionaux
  • Dog sledding, Pont-Rouge. Photo credit: Visages Régionaux
  • Ice climbing, Parc naturel régional de Portneuf. Photo credit: Visages Régionaux
  • Snow tubing, Centre Nature Saint-Basile de Portneuf. Photo credit: Visages Régionaux

Enjoy an #unbeatable winter in the Portneuf region

When you feel the urge to go play outside, get your hat, gloves and coat on and head out to make the most of the joys of winter in Quebec! The Portneuf region, located a short drive from Québec City, is the perfect place to fill your lungs with fresh air. Whether you're visiting for a day or a week, there'll be no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy with family and friends.

Choose Portneuf for your next winter adventure!

Centre nature Saint-Basile

Centre nature Saint-Basile

The nature centre is the ideal place for families looking to play outside. Winter offers snow tubing with mechanical lifts and a 15 km network of fat bike [ read more ... ]

Centre Vacances Lac Simon

Centre Vacances Lac Simon

Center Vacances Lac Simon is located in the municipality of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf. It's a 4-season resort for groups, families and individuals, for [ read more ... ]

Brasserie La Fosse
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Brasserie La Fosse

After several days of swimming upstream, salmon take a rest in river pools—called “fosses” in French—which provide a haven from their long run. We craft [ read more ... ]

Julie Vachon Chocolaterie et Crèmerie Artisanale

Julie Vachon Chocolaterie et Crèmerie Artisanale

Come and visit chocolate workshop and boutique, and choose from filled chocolates, chocolate bars and individual products. Of course, everything is made [ read more ... ]

La Maison des Castors

La Maison des Castors

On the shores of Lac Sept-Îles, far from the bustle of the city, La Maison des Castors offers a unique oasis of calm where spas and trails await you. Take [ read more ... ]

Restaurant-Motel le Chavigny
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Restaurant-Motel le Chavigny

Located just off Highway 40 at the entrance to the region of Portneuf, Le Chavigny is a stopover for travellers. Electric vehicle charging station, 24 [ read more ... ]

Restaurant pub le Calvados

Restaurant pub le Calvados

Renowned for its excellent ribs, the Calvados restaurant is sure to entertain. Whether you're travelling by car, motorcycle or snowmobile, it's easily [ read more ... ]

Station récréotouristique du Lac Blanc

Station récréotouristique du Lac Blanc

This unique accommodation offers a host of outdoor activities. It's a great place for a fun getaway with family or on your own. Over the duration of your [ read more ... ]

Le Resto-Bar Le Mundial

Le Resto-Bar Le Mundial

Le Mundial is a bistro-style restaurant whose atmosphere and delicious menu will leave you enchanted! With its succulent and original dishes, lunch menus [ read more ... ]

La Shed Microbrewery
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La Shed Microbrewery

Come discover La Shed’s delicious brewed-on-site beers in a pleasant, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and enjoy refreshing cuisine brought to life by [ read more ... ]

Promenade Jacques-Cartier
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Promenade Jacques-Cartier

4.6 km trail along the riverbank offering a pedestrian link between Pont-Rouge’s main attractions. With its 30 interpretive panels, the promenade allows [ read more ... ]

Motel Bon Air Pont-Rouge

Motel Bon Air Pont-Rouge

Hotel complex with 18 air-conditioned units, restaurant, bar, reception hall (150 people) and large parking lot. Snowmobile stopover. High-speed wireless [ read more ... ]

Sentiers récréatifs Portneuf

Sentiers récréatifs Portneuf

A network of 7 km of mountain bike trails, 3 km of walking trails and a pump track (a beaten-earth track for mountain bike) has been developed behind 451 [ read more ... ]

Microbrasserie Les Grands Bois | Arts & Spectacles
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Microbrasserie Les Grands Bois | Arts & Spectacles

Since 2016, Microbrasserie Les Grands Bois—which also houses the Théâtre des Grands Bois—has been producing a vast range of high-quality, unique-tasting [ read more ... ]

Au Chalet en Bois Rond

Au Chalet en Bois Rond

Au Chalet Bois Rond is a tourist village in nature offering 79 cottages for rent, in Ste-Christine d'Auvergne in Portneuf, 45 minutes from Quebec City [ read more ... ]

Vallée Bras-du-Nord

Vallée Bras-du-Nord

The Vallée Bras-du-Nord is a must-see outdoor destination, offering 80 kilometers of hiking and snowshoeing trails, more than 100 kilometers of single [ read more ... ]

Larguer les samares

Larguer les samares

Larguer les samares is a small agrotouristic business whose goal is to redefine the spirit of the traditional sugar shack while keeping faithful to its [ read more ... ]

Parc naturel régional de Portneuf

Parc naturel régional de Portneuf

Hiking, canoeing-kayaking, rock climbing, speleology (caves), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, camping, rental chalets, ready-to-camp tents and huts [ read more ... ]

Ubald Distillerie

Ubald Distillerie

A TOUCH OF CLASS IN YOUR GLASS. The best products are made from the best ingredients - it's as simple as that. Come and discover our unique aromas and [ read more ... ]

Marais Leon Provancher

Marais Leon Provancher

The Marais-Léon-Provancher nature reserve is a protected area covering 125 hectares. Located in the magnificent Portneuf region, on the north shore of [ read more ... ]

Escale au Lac

Escale au Lac

Enjoy exceptional all-inclusive accommodations in harmony with nature. You can take in all the goodness of the outdoors while enjoying the cozy comfort [ read more ... ]

Réserve faunique de Portneuf

Réserve faunique de Portneuf

Staying with your friends or family at the réserve faunique de Portneuf, just an hour northwest of Québec, is a memorable experience. Make yourself at [ read more ... ]

Festiglace de Pont-Rouge

Festiglace de Pont-Rouge

2025 dates to be announced (February)

Quebec’s largest ice-climbing gathering awaits you for an unforgettable weekend. Spectacular competitions, climbing trials, learning workshops, winter [ read more ... ]

Le Roquemont
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Le Roquemont

Le Roquemont is a hotel, microbrewery and restaurant all under one roof. A resto-pub and microbrewery are also part of the Roquemont's facilities, offering [ read more ... ]

Ski Saint-Raymond

Ski Saint-Raymond

Ski Saint-Raymond offers a family atmosphere and a safe environment. Take advantage of the very advantageous prices and subscriptions as well as our sliding [ read more ... ]

La Croquée

La Croquée

Established in 1962, La Croquée has carved out its name in Saint Raymond’s food service sector. By continuously adapting to the changing trends in the [ read more ... ]

Les Chalets Tourisma

Les Chalets Tourisma

Come discover cottage life with the Tourisma experience! Fully equipped cottages all have a private hot tub, a full kitchen, bedding, towels and much more [ read more ... ]

Festival de la Banquise
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Festival de la Banquise

2025 dates to be announced (March)

The Festival de la banquise offers a festive winter weekend in March! The festival kicks off on Friday with a dance vigil under the heated marquee hosted [ read more ... ]

Auberge de l’Ouest

Auberge de l’Ouest

This three-storey heritage home is a youth hostel offering a warm atmosphere in a rustic setting. You offer two private rooms, a six-bed mixed dormitory [ read more ... ]

Centre de plein-air Dansereau

Centre de plein-air Dansereau

The Centre de Plein-air Dansereau is an exceptional site for outdoor activities. 27 km of trails for walking, cycling, skiing and 8 km of snowshoeing trails [ read more ... ]

Portneuf: a region that inspires!