Top Quebec Outdoor Activities - page 3

Skip dealing with Quebec’s traffic and explore the city in the open air—on an e-bike. With pedal assist, you won’t even have to break a sweat as you zoom from the Plains of Abraham to the top of Montmorency Falls to Old Town and beyond. With bike lanes all across the city, it’s a ready-made adventure for those ready to explore.

Challenge yourself with an ice climbing initiation course right on Tremblant resort. Designed for beginners and no climbing experience necessary, this activity is great for the whole family!

Thought bike tours weren’t possible in Montreal during the winter? Think again! This 2-hour guided fat e-bike tour gets you going up Mount Royal, the city’s sprawling park. With the help of monster tires on electric bikes that grip onto winter surfaces, you can explore Montreal with ease. The powered wheels allow first-timers and experienced cyclists alike to discover the city in all its wintry splendor.

Our Via Ferrata excursion is a challenging hike/climb on a rock cliff equipped with metal anchors, cables and bridges that are crossed as you ascend the cliff face. A mix of hiking and rock climbing, our route includes a steel cable lifeline to which you are attached the whole way, allowing you to climb in safety.

Embark on a captivating journey through downtown Montréal with a local guide, delving into the vibrant streets and the intricate network of the Underground City. This tour offers an extraordinary glimpse into Montréal's diverse history, cultural evolution, and architectural marvels. Begin by traversing bustling streets filled with unique shops, cafes, and landmarks, each with a story to tell. Your guide will share insights into the city's development and its diverse cultural influences. As you enter the Underground City, discover a subterranean world where shopping centers, offices, and transit hubs connect to create a thriving ecosystem beneath the streets. Learn about its origin, functionality, and significance in Montréal's urban landscape. This exploration is a perfect blend of history, culture, and architectural innovation, revealing the essence of one of Canada's most iconic cities.

With cobblestone streets and hidden walkways, the historic center of Quebec City is perfect for exploring on foot, but it’s hard to set your own pace when you’re part of a group excursion. Enjoy Quebec City on your terms with a private walking tour that’s tailored to you: Visit Quebec highlights, duck into cute boutiques, learn about history, and see the things that interest you most as a personal guide leads the way.

Discover a side of Montreal that few other visitors get to experience—and see many of the city's top attractions from the air—on this private helicopter flight. Pick between two itineraries: Choose the Montreal tour to admire Vieux-Montreal, the Olympic Stadium, and more, or select the Saint-Laurent Circuit admire aerial views of Jean Drapeau Park, the St. Lawrence River, and more. Whichever you pick, you'll enjoy a memorable, special way to explore.

Enjoy the ease of exploring Quebec City by bicycle with a half-day rental. Located in the lower part of the old city, pick from a wide range of bikes before departing on one of the nearby bike paths. Make it a family affair with available tandem bikes, baby seats, and children’s bikes.

When visiting Québec City, get to know the neighboring countryside and Montmorency Falls on this small-group bike tour. Enjoy a relaxing 16-mile (25-kilometer) ride from Old Québec's bike-friendly Lower Town district to Montmorency Falls and take a cable car ride to the top of the falls provides an exceptional view of the roaring water. Also, pedal to a city park, and Domaine de Maizerets, a well-preserved historic estate. Cable car ride plus bike, helmet, water bottle, and snacks are included.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of an independent bike tour—without breaking a sweat—with this half-day e-bike rental in charming Quebec City. Head out with maps and directions to explore the city's network of bike paths, and waterfront expanses. And if you're feeling up to it, you can hop the ferry to the south shore—at your own expense—or just cruise scenic Old Quebec to check out the 17th century buildings.

Visiting Quebec City in winter doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Get out and have some fun on this snowshoeing adventure in the Jacques-Cartier National Park. Explore the forest, look out for wildlife, learn about the area from your local guide, and get the chance to take beautiful winter photos. Stop at a heated tent for lunch and a refreshing hot drink. This is a fun trip for active travelers.

Leave the crowds behind during this half-day Montreal bike tour, and see much more of the city than you could on foot. Admire Montreal’s top sights, explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods, and glide around La Fontaine and Mount Royal parks, then refuel with a tasty snack and a glass of wine or beer in Old Montreal. You can even opt to keep your bike rental for the rest of the day after the tour.

While docked at the Port of Québec, explore historic Old Québec City on this walking tour. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts — like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and many more. Discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor.

This 4-hour express rafting trip offers one run through the exhilarating rapids, they come up fast and furious and are sure to thrill seasoned rafters and beginners alike. Enjoy 5 miles (8 km) of rafting with your guide and small-group on the Rouge River which is rated one of the top ten rivers in North America for rafting. All equipment (wet suits included) is provided.  Choose from one of 2 departure times when you book.

Set high in the Laurentian Mountains—on the shores of Lake Tremblant—the alpine resort of Mont-Tremblant offers outdoor adventure all year round. On this summer tour, zoom through the air by zipline and tackle high-altitude cliff walks by via ferrata with your guide. With all safety equipment included, enjoy hair-raising challenges and high speed thrills in the Cap Beauséjour region—with panoramic views over Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and the surrounding peaks.

Explore historic Old Québec City on this small-group walking tour. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts—like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and many more. Discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Quebec City is known for food and history, and this small-group tour gives you an immersion in both worlds. Visit top restaurants and historical sights as you take in the best of Quebec City. Combine a guided walking tour with a stop for two entrees, two main courses, and a dessert at the city's top-rated restaurants. By the end of the tour, you'll be well-fed—and will feel like a local.

Located in the St. Lawrence River, just outside Quebec City, Orleans Island is a culinary haven. On this half-day tour, discover specialty drinks and foods of the region—and enjoy a gourmet outing that few other visitors get to experience—at several different stops, including a vineyard. Taste wine, ice cider, and maple syrup, and visit a chocolate factory. As you go, learn about the history and early settlement of the island.

Discover the beauty of Québec City with ease on this electric bike tour along the St. Lawrence River. Pedal or cruise up the hill to the Plains of Abraham Park. Along the way, stop to see sights like the Promenade Samuel de Champlain, the citadel of Quebec, the Notre-Dame of Quebec Cathedral, and much more. Learn about the city’s history and geography on this small-group tour limited to just 10 cyclists age 18 and over.

Get from Quebec City’s Jean Lesage (YQB) Airport to downtown Quebec City safely and comfortably with a private car transfer. A reliable, professional driver will meet you at Jean Lesage Airport and deliver you to your hotel, bed & breakfast, or other destination in the city center. Transportation is provided in a range of luxurious vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, or minivans, for groups of up to nine travelers.

This Montreal Virtual Reality Game is a one-of-a-kind experience that’s sure to be an amazing adventure for you and your friends and family. Immerse yourself in a high-tech sci-fi world as you navigate across the virtual realm battling zombies, pirates, or killer robots. After the mission, stay a while and enjoy the lounge, equipped with pool tables, arcade games, and ping pong to keep the fun going.

An extensive network of bike paths makes Montreal the perfect place to explore by bicycle, but navigating them as a newcomer can be confusing. This e-bike tour covers the city center’s most important sites with a guide so you can focus on the views rather than a map. Pedal through downtown, Old Montreal, and the banks of the St. Lawrence River as a guide shares stories about Montreal history and culture.

With great bike paths and thruways to explore (including canals) Montreal makes a great biking destination—and it’s much faster to explore on two wheels than on foot. With a full-day bike rental, you’ll get to see what you want in the city, how you want, traveling from Old Montreal to Chinatown, The Village, and more.

Revisit Quebec’s fascinating history on this tour of Old Quebec City. A guide will meet you in period costume and lead you through 400 years of exciting history as you wander the only walled city in North America. Visit Place Royale, considered the birthplace of French civilization in North America, and see the magnificent Château Frontenac and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec. A friendly local guide will lead you through the city, which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. This small-group tour ensures a more intimate experience.