• On the riverside. Photo credit: Amélie Floriot/Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Sépaq
  • Kayaking and paddleboarding. Photo credit: Audet photo, Le Côté Sud
  • Mountain biking. Photo credit: Xavier Girard
  • Club de golf Mont Tourbillon. Photo credit: Stéphane Audet
  • Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf. Photo credit: Audrey Dionne

This summer, I'm bringing the family to the biggest playground just 20 minutes from Québec City

La Jacques-Cartier is a family destination offering a wide range of activities for young and old alike. Whether you go to a water park or the great outdoors, the whole family will be delighted with their stay. And why not try a new sport like mountain biking or paddleboarding? It's a lot easier than you might think!

Nature, outdoor fun and discoveries in Jacques-Cartier

Aventure Inukshuk

Aventure Inukshuk

Inukshuk Adventure is a young team of dog lovers and nature enthusiasts who specialize in offering professional and authentic dog sledding services and [ read more ... ]

Duchesnay - Beach
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Duchesnay - Beach

Duchesnay is an ideal place to plan a successful summer vacation and is less than 30 minutes from Quebec City! Everyone will enjoy this all-in-one nature [ read more ... ]

Village Vacances Valcartier - Vacation resort

Village Vacances Valcartier - Vacation resort

Summer or winter, fill up on fun and wonder at Valcartier Vacation Village. Each visit is full of activities and pure moments of happiness to share with [ read more ... ]

Station Duchesnay
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Station Duchesnay

For a vacation in nature on the shores of magnificent Lake Saint-Joseph, Station touristique Duchesnay offers 14 new, modern, welcoming cottages. These [ read more ... ]

Cabins at réserve faunique des Laurentides
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Cabins at réserve faunique des Laurentides

There are over a hundred cabins spread throughout almost the entire Reserve faunique des Laurentides. They can each sleep 2 to 16 people. Most of them [ read more ... ]

Centre Castor

Centre Castor

The Centre Castor is the ideal place for outdoor activities and all kinds of events. Located on the Valcartier Base, the centre has several facilities [ read more ... ]

Campground at Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Campground at Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Located 30 minutes from Québec City, Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier invites you to gaze at the stars from one of its 114 primitive or serviced campsites [ read more ... ]

Aroma Spa - Village Vacances Valcartier
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Aroma Spa - Village Vacances Valcartier

Located on Hôtel Valcartier’s first floor, discover Aroma Spa : Valcartier’s best-kept secret, a unique spa which offers personalized massage treatments [ read more ... ]

Les Marais du Nord

Les Marais du Nord

Located 20 minutes from downtown Quebec City, « Les Marais du Nord » marshes is a natural park offering stunning scenery where you can discover the rich [ read more ... ]

Quatre Natures

Quatre Natures

Located a few kilometers from Quebec City, Quatre Natures' mission is to help you discover new activities and destinations in a safe, organized environment [ read more ... ]

New Wave Expeditions

New Wave Expeditions

Experience rafting on the Jacques-Cartier river at its best with family and friends! Travel down a 10 km (6-miles) stretch of the famous rapids of the [ read more ... ]

Village Vacances Valcartier - Parc Aquatique

Village Vacances Valcartier - Parc Aquatique

Village Vacances Valcartier, located 20 minutes from Quebec City, is the biggest resort in Eastern Canada. Bora Parc, an indoor water park, keeps this [ read more ... ]

Manoir du Lac Delage Spa
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Manoir du Lac Delage Spa

The SPA du Manoir du Lac Delage, located on the shores of Lac Delage, just 20 minutes north of downtown Quebec City, offers a full range of à la carte [ read more ... ]

Hôtel Stoneham

Hôtel Stoneham

Only about 20 minutes from Québec City, Hôtel Stoneham offers 59 rooms located directly at the foot of Stoneham Mountain Resort, a little corner of paradise [ read more ... ]

Excursions Jacques-Cartier - Horseback riding

Excursions Jacques-Cartier - Horseback riding

Excursions Jacques-Cartier offers you a free horseback riding formula! The instructors are with you, they help you and direct you on the trails crisscrossing [ read more ... ]

La Souche Stoneham - Microbrasserie & Restaurant
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La Souche Stoneham - Microbrasserie & Restaurant

Microbrasserie La Souche is a craft brewery proud of its Quebec roots. Come and discover the best craft beers in an atmosphere that reminds the sugar shacks [ read more ... ]

Mont-Tourbillon
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Mont-Tourbillon

Located on a mountainside with a magnificent view of the lake and its surrounding terrain, Mont Tourbillon is renowned for its unique landscapes and greens [ read more ... ]

Manoir du Lac Delage

Manoir du Lac Delage

Le Manoir du Lac Delage, only 20 minutes from downtown Quebec city, invites you in an enchanting site on the shores of a natural lake amongst wild mountains [ read more ... ]

Campground at Réserve faunique des Laurentides
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Campground at Réserve faunique des Laurentides

Réserve faunique des Laurentides lies between the Québec City and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regions. It's a huge 7,861-km2; territory. Hunters, anglers, [ read more ... ]

Cabins at Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
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Cabins at Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Imagine yourself near a wood stove while sharing a nice meal with family or friends. In the background are grandiose views of the valley! The park invites [ read more ... ]

Camping Stoneham
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Camping Stoneham

Less than 20 km from Jacques-Cartier Parc (towards Saguenay), nestled deep in the Laurentians, is one of the best campsites in the Quebec region. Convenience [ read more ... ]

Les Sentiers du Moulin
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Les Sentiers du Moulin

Every summer, mountain biking and hiking are in the spotlight! The Sentiers du Moulin, located only 20 minutes from Quebec City, has a network of two sectors [ read more ... ]

Station touristique Duchesnay
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Station touristique Duchesnay

On the shores of Lac Saint-Joseph, Duchesnay is an all-in-one nature destination that appeals to both active families and vacationers looking for peace [ read more ... ]

Nordique spa Stoneham

Nordique spa Stoneham

One of the most prestigious spas in the Quebec City area, the Nordique spa Stoneham, will revive all your senses and free you from tension. Access to the [ read more ... ]

Village Vacances Valcartier - Campground

Village Vacances Valcartier - Campground

Discover this ultramodern 4-star campground of more than 600 sites for all types of equipment, from tents to RVs. Every campsite has a fire ring, a picnic [ read more ... ]

Empire 47
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Empire 47

Empire 47 is a must for learning to mountain bike or enjoying a brand new pump track. You can also take a hike up the mountain or grab a bite to eat at [ read more ... ]

Arbraska Duchesnay
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Arbraska Duchesnay

Treetop Trekking Duchesnay offers the ultimate summer experience, with up to 76 games in its enchanted forest. Adventure courses are set among the treetops [ read more ... ]

Aventures Nord-Bec Stoneham
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Aventures Nord-Bec Stoneham

Near the parc national Jacques-Cartier, Aventures Nord-bec Stoneham is just 20 minute drive from Quebec in direction of Saguenay, a little corner of paradise [ read more ... ]

Centre de l’Hêtre
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Centre de l’Hêtre

An exceptional nature, where lake and mountains come together. Whether you experience it by canoe or paddle board on Lac Poulin, on the trails on foot [ read more ... ]

Entourage sur-le-Lac Resort

Entourage sur-le-Lac Resort

Discover this ultra-modern and inviting hotel located on the shores of Lac-Beauport! Enjoy the bold menu at L’Îlot Repère Gourmand and many healthy activities [ read more ... ]

Érablière du Lac-Beauport
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Érablière du Lac-Beauport

More than just a sugar shack, Érablière du Lac-Beauport is a maple museum to tantalize your taste buds! On site there are several food services and sports [ read more ... ]

Réserve faunique des Laurentides
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Réserve faunique des Laurentides

Réserve faunique des Laurentides is an immense protected area where you can enjoy a complete range of outdoor activities. Located 45 minutes from Québec [ read more ... ]

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
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Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Less than 30 minutes from Québec, Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier features landscapes remarkable for their striking contrasts: steep-sided valleys [ read more ... ]

Bora Parc
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Bora Parc

The one-of-a-kind indoor waterpark at Village Vacances Valcartier is over 102,000 sq. ft., or the same size as six NHL hockey rinks. This family-friendly [ read more ... ]

Portneuf/Jacques-Cartier Cycling Path
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Portneuf/Jacques-Cartier Cycling Path

A bike path built on a former railway 68 km long linking Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier to Rivière-à-Pierre, this regional linear park connects two RCMs: [ read more ... ]

Hôtel Valcartier

Hôtel Valcartier

The five-storey, 4-star, 194,000 sq ft hotel at Village Vacances Valcartier has only suites - a total of 153 spread out over the top three floors. Suites [ read more ... ]