Valcartier Vacation Village is a fun spot of family activities and tubing in the winter time. It is…read morea great deal if you are a local as their season's pass is very competitively priced. They also offer an indoor water park as well as other facilities year round. We were here to enjoy the tubing (over 24 tubing lanes), of various excitement level (go for black or double black diamond) and to visit to ice hotel. The staff was very informative and it is best to buy tickets online to avoid the lines. Once in, just scan to enter any of the facilities, REMEMBER to get a UV stamp on your way out just in case you want to reenter. The double and single black diamond runs are very enjoyable, the others might be good for small children or the elderly. The wait isn't too long for individual tube rides. If you want to go for the group rides, those take a lot longer and have minimum rider limits. For the tubing experience, they allow small backpacks and provide indoor areas to enjoy outside food/drinks that you've brought in. Although the have a skating rink, it was closed due to a recent rain, but that would normally be included in the winter experience package. For the Ice Hotel, check their website for the status of the different facilities as they are on a multi-phase opening schedule spanning several weeks. Each individual room is unique, enjoy a slow walk around the hotel and take lots of photos. Definitely recommended for locals! For visitors, just beware of the cost, it is cheaper than a day on the ski hill!

My friend wanted to go to Valcartier when we were in Quebec, Canada, so we ended up for a day trip…read morein February 2025. We went to Village Vacances Valcartier for several activities: - Snow Tubing - Ice Hotel (Hotel de Glace) (1) Snow Tubing was fun... but lines were long! Have to grab a snow tube and catch the "ride" up. There are several levels of difficulty (so we obviously went to the easiest trails). My friend and her kid loved Snow Tubing. They were at it for 2 to 3 hours before they got tired. My piggie self went to get snacks and find where the Ice Hotel was. (2) Snacks at Cafe Natura... and there was also booth for Snacks right outside the Ice Hotel. (3) Ice Hotel - this was the most interesting for me. We entered thru the church, restaurant, bar, and the actual ice hotel rooms. Each room was differently themed, super cool! There was also a slide too (long line with mostly kids - but cool to video for memories). (4) Late Lunch at Le Capitaine - I didn't love eating here (in a foodie sense) but there are limited options at Valcartier. We ordered basics - burger, fries, and drinks. Food was okay; enough for eat to live. LOL. Service was friendly. Conclusion - worth a trip! We were staying in old Quebec, so we took an Uber from old Quebec to Village Vacances Valcartier. The ride back was a little difficult (longer wait for Uber), but we were able to find a taxi back at some point. Tip - ask your hotel for a taxi number, so you can call and make a reservation ahead of time. ENJOY!!

From the owner: Le Woodooliparc est un parc thématique situé à Scott en Beauce, voisin de la Cache à Maxime et à…read moreseulement 20 minutes des ponts de Québec. Nos différents univers saisonniers vous proposent trois thématiques : la magie féérique de Noël avec Frima, l'exploration de l'ère des dinosaures avec Vol 315, et finalement, la magie des couleurs, un parcours illuminés de nuit durant la période estivale. Une quatrième attraction verra le jour en 2020, Zone TOXIC, le délire du savant fou. Le Woodooliparc, c'est l'endroit idéal pour s'amuser en famille, s'évader du quotidien et plonger dans l'imaginaire. Venez au Woodooliparc pour vous divertir, mais aussi, et surtout, pour graver à jamais, dans votre mémoire, d'impérissables souvenirs familiaux! Le Woodooliparc, c'est une source inépuisable d'émerveillement, de fascination et d'enchantement pour petits et grands!

This aquarium is still being built and developed, but it is a lovely addition to Quebec City's…read morethings to do. There are several pavilions housing their different animals and sea life with hilly walkways between. If you come during the colder months, be sure to dress warmly!!! You will be outside more than you expect, particularly if you want to take in some of the educational and feeding demonstrations. We arrived just in time to catch the polar bear feeding, which is a must-see. You can watch from the higher level where they toss in the food, or the lower level with an underwater view. The staff member who came out to announce the feeding and provide some information did so entirely in French, so bring your French-speaking friend or use your phone translator. Their fish pavilion was lovely. It's small if you're used to a major aquarium, like Monterey, Cali. or SeaWorld. But it is well-done and the lighting in the aquariums really made the sea life look beautiful. I like how they marked each aquarium with the species' threat levels. It was educational for our kids to learn about how biodiversity is threatened. There is an area where you can pet sea rays as well as feed them for a fee. These rays are VERY eager to be fed, so I would not recommend doing the feeding unless you are 100% unafraid of them. Mind you it's perfectly safe, they're just a tad aggressive and might frighten younger guests. There was also foxes, owls, seals, and more. We came at the end of November, which I'm guessing is not their peak season, so there was not a lot of people there and most of the food offerings were closed. There are lots of nice outdoor areas, and I bet this place really sings in the summer when all the plants and trees come back to life. You can see everything they have in probably 2 hours maximum. They have a nice gift shop where any members of your party who have a soft spot for adorable stuffed animals will absolutely lose their minds. Check it out!

We had a lovely experience visiting Aquarium du Quebec! Checking in was easy. The facility was easy…read moreto navigate. They have a wide variety of species and education on all the exhibits in French and English. The staff were present and friendly. The facilities were well maintained and all the animals looked healthy. We loved seeing the polar bear, foxes, owls, beautiful tanks of fish, and more. They use plenty of seating areas, a cafe, and a gift shop. They have activities and play grounds for the younger kids. This is a great place to add to our itinerary!

I did not know it was 140 yrs 140-year-old thing [a full 9 years before the opening of the…read moreworld-famous Château Frontenac]. During the winter, guests can take an 800-foot toboggan slide from the Citadel down to the terrace. Riding the toboggan slide on Dufferin Terrace beside the Château Frontenac is a favorite local tradition. Built-in 1884, this slide is possibly the oldest attraction in the city--racing down a slope at crazy speeds did not go out of fashion in the 19th century! For over a century, adventure seekers have been getting their adrenaline rush as they fly downhill at speeds of up to 70 km an hour. You can share the thrill as a family with a four-seater, or race against a buddy in the side-by-side runs. If you want a break during your sledding fun, you can have a snack, warm beverage, or bowl of steaming soup at the heated Kiosk next to the Château Frontenac.

This aerial park was not good. They really need to learn how to control their crowds. After the…read moremandatory safety instructions we were told to line up for a small aerial course they said was mandatory. I had about an hour there so I was thinking, ok I can get through this one and go onto the higher one I actually want to go on. However, there was a huge school group that was ahead of me. Now I understand people are at different difficulties but this was not the issue. They were being called out for being unsafe and being unclipped. The teacher in front of me asked a worker to take pictures and videos of her. This course was supposed to take maybe 10 minutes however it ended up taking almost an hour to complete because of these people. I ran out of time to do anything I wanted because they couldn't control their lines and crowds. I wanted to get down and do the one I wanted before time ran out but they would not let me get off even though I could stand on the ground with my harness on. over all not at all a good experience.

From the owner: Veuillez noter que nous sommes temporairement fermés pour la saison d'hiver. Situé au coeur du parc…read morenaturel Chauveau au coeur de la ville de Québec, Arbraska Chauveau vous propose une expérience hors du commun où le dépassement, le plaisir et l'habileté sont au rendez-vous. Sur rendez-vous uniquement. Please note we are temporarily closed for the winter season. In the heart of Quebec City's biggest nature park, Arbraska Chauveau offers you a one-of-a-kind experience: have fun, challenge yourself, and discover new abilities. By appointment only.