Activities

Eastern Townships

Located along the U.S. border, the Eastern Townships region - with its mountains, large lakes, and expanses of verdant countryside - offers bucolic settings that make for the perfect vacation. The region is renowned for its quaint towns that enchant visitors with their impressive Victorian homes, authentic feel, and history. In addition, the Wine Route and various regional products, such as Lake Brome duck, are an irresistible invitation to gastronomic discovery. The Eastern Townships region is home to many national and regional parks, including those at Mount Orford, Mount Mégantic, Yamaska, and Coaticook Gorge, where an array of outdoor activities are offered. Following the Summit Drive, one is taken from mountaintop to mountaintop, discovering truly breathtaking vistas along the way. Mount Mégantic and its ASTROLab provide a perfect view of the most beautiful starry skies in the region. In summer, sports enthusiasts can enjoy hiking along the Estrie trails and others, water sports on Brome, Massawippi, Mégantic, and Memphrémagog lakes, or golf on one of the region's many courses. Cyclists can also indulge their passion on some 500 km of bicycle paths, 200 of which are part of the Route Verte network. In winter, downhill skiing at Orford, Sutton, Bromont, and Owl's Head is very popular, as is snowmobiling.

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Lanaudière

Lanaudière is a region of vast wilderness that is regarded as a snowmobiler's paradise, with 2,330 km of snowy trails that are guaranteed to delight. Also, as one of Québec's leading agricultural regions, Lanaudière offers local specialities that can be discovered by following its five Country Roads tours. The Rouge-Matawin and Mastigouche wildlife reserves are tops among outdoor enthusiasts for a wide variety of activities including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and cycling. The enchanting and refreshing settings of majestic Taureau Lake, the Noire River, Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles Falls, and Cascades Park are just as perfect for family strolls and picnics as they are for various aquatic activities.

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Mauricie

The Mauricie region, a vast forested domain punctuated with lakes and rivers, is a veritable outdoor paradise. The region's Parc national de la Mauricie and the Mastigouche and Saint-Mauricie wildlife reserves offer spectacular vistas and a wealth of outdoor activities that include hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Mauricie is also known for its breathtaking rivers, where one can ice fish for tommy cod. To make their way across the landscape, snowmobile and quad buffs can rely on thousands of kilometres of marked trails. The King's Road, Canada's oldest roadway, travels through Trois-Rivières, scenic villages, and an ecological treasure: Lac Saint-Pierre, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The King's Road can also be travelled by bike, as several sections have been marked as part of the Route Verte network.

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Québec City Area

Québec City, the only fortified city in North America, is overflowing with charm, history, and romance. The surrounding area is just as enchanting, with its lush countryside and large natural parks. The 83 m high Montmorency Falls alone are worth the trip. The Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier's landscape of abruptly dipping valleys offers a multitude of outdoor escapes. The Québec City region is a sports lover's dream come true, both in summer and winter, with golf courses, bike paths, and majestic ski slopes like those at Mont Ste-Anne and Stoneham. To visit with some of the region's local artisans and experience an agrotourism adventure, the Gourmet Route proposes five equally interesting discovery tours.

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