Family outings: Capitale-Nationale

A world of colour to explore.

FloreSsens

Take time to explore this garden as a family. Blooms change with the seasons, so check visiting dates before setting out. FloreSsens, Saint-Raymond.

Make room for a little wonder.

Hôtel de Glace

Discover this amusement park for your next outing. Check open attractions and age or height requirements. Hôtel de Glace, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.

Slide down. Laugh. Repeat.

Centre de glisse Myrand

Plan a family snow-sliding outing. Check open runs, minimum heights and the day’s conditions. Centre de glisse Myrand, Québec.

For little minds with big questions.

Maison de la BD au Centre d'interprétation historique de Sainte-Foy

Explore this museum’s collections and exhibitions. Check opening hours and visit options suited to your family. Maison de la BD au Centre d'interprétation historique de Sainte-Foy, Québec.

A whole universe to wonder about.

Observatoire de l'Astroblème de Charlevoix

Discover astronomy at this science destination. Check sessions, recommended ages and reservations. Observatoire de l'Astroblème de Charlevoix, La Malbaie.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Centre Castor - Base militaire de Valcartier

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Centre Castor - Base militaire de Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix, Saint-Tite-des-Caps.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Base Plein Air Sainte-Foy

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Base Plein Air Sainte-Foy, Québec.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Parc des Champs-de-Bataille - Plaines d'Abraham

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Parc des Champs-de-Bataille - Plaines d'Abraham, Québec.

Winter at our own pace.

Base de Plein Air

Plan a cross-country skiing outing. Choose a trail suited to the children and check conditions and rentals. Base de Plein Air, Portneuf.

A toes-in-the-water kind of day.

L'Oasis du Port de Québec

Plan an outing to this beach. Confirm opening dates, water quality, access and whether lifeguards are present. L'Oasis du Port de Québec, Québec.

Rosy cheeks. Happy runs.

Mont Grand-Fonds / Ski alpin et planche à neige

Discover a family downhill-skiing outing. Check open runs, ability levels, rentals and available lessons. Mont Grand-Fonds / Ski alpin et planche à neige, La Malbaie.

Little berries. Big smiles.

Ferme Champs des Saveurs

Discover this local grower’s berries. Check available produce and visiting or picking options before setting out. Ferme Champs des Saveurs, Neuville.

Wild encounters. Wide eyes.

Éducazoo Qc

Meet the animals on a family visit. Check featured species, opening times and admission conditions. Éducazoo Qc, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.

A world of colour to explore.

Hémérocalles Charlevoix - Jardin Jean Tremblay

Take time to explore this garden as a family. Blooms change with the seasons, so check visiting dates before setting out. Hémérocalles Charlevoix - Jardin Jean Tremblay, Saint-Hilarion.

Slide down. Laugh. Repeat.

Au 1884 - Les glissades de la Terrasse Dufferin

Plan a family snow-sliding outing. Check open runs, minimum heights and the day’s conditions. Au 1884 - Les glissades de la Terrasse Dufferin, Québec.

For little minds with big questions.

Moulin des Jésuites de Charlesbourg

Explore this museum’s collections and exhibitions. Check opening hours and visit options suited to your family. Moulin des Jésuites de Charlesbourg, Québec.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Station touristique Mont-Sainte-Anne

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Station touristique Mont-Sainte-Anne, Beaupré.

Little trails. A great big winter.

La Traversée de Charlevoix

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. La Traversée de Charlevoix, Saint-Urbain.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Canyon Sainte-Anne

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Canyon Sainte-Anne, Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency.

Skate a little. Laugh a lot.

Anneau de glace sur le lac Beauport

Plan an ice-skating outing. Check opening dates, public-skating sessions and admission arrangements. Anneau de glace sur le lac Beauport, Lac-Beauport.

Rosy cheeks. Happy runs.

Centre de ski Le Relais

Discover a family downhill-skiing outing. Check open runs, ability levels, rentals and available lessons. Centre de ski Le Relais, Lac-Beauport.

A world of colour to explore.

La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans

Take time to explore this garden as a family. Blooms change with the seasons, so check visiting dates before setting out. La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.

Slide down. Laugh. Repeat.

Les Glissades Tewkesbury

Plan a family snow-sliding outing. Check open runs, minimum heights and the day’s conditions. Les Glissades Tewkesbury, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Station touristique Stoneham

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Station touristique Stoneham, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Sentiers les Renards Blancs

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Sentiers les Renards Blancs, Gatineau.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Domaine de Maizerets

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Domaine de Maizerets, Québec.

Little berries. Big smiles.

OhBio - Ferme Jean-Pierre Plante

Discover this local grower’s berries. Check available produce and visiting or picking options before setting out. OhBio - Ferme Jean-Pierre Plante, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.

A world of colour to explore.

Les Jardins du Cap-à-l'Aigle

Take time to explore this garden as a family. Blooms change with the seasons, so check visiting dates before setting out. Les Jardins du Cap-à-l'Aigle, La Malbaie.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

La Vallée Secrète

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. La Vallée Secrète, Saint-Raymond.

Slide down. Laugh. Repeat.

Ski Saint-Raymond / Glissades

Plan a family snow-sliding outing. Check open runs, minimum heights and the day’s conditions. Ski Saint-Raymond / Glissades, Saint-Raymond.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Quatre Natures / Randonnée guidée en raquette

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Quatre Natures / Randonnée guidée en raquette, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury.

A world of colour to explore.

Les Jardins du Grand Duc

Take time to explore this garden as a family. Blooms change with the seasons, so check visiting dates before setting out. Les Jardins du Grand Duc, Saint-Raymond.

A house full of giggles.

Pinceau le clown

Pinceau entertains at children’s birthday parties at home in the Québec City area. Arrange a clown performance with the artist, based on the children’s ages and availability.

A guest who brings the giggles.

Clown Alegría

Invite Clown Alegría to a birthday party at home in the Québec City area. Choose a package with the entertainer and confirm travel and availability.

Étrange Carnaval

Étrange Carnaval

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

From October 23 to 25, 2026, Étrange Carnaval returns to Québec City’s city-hall gardens. A free outdoor family outing. The 2026 programme will be announced on October 1.

Votre voyage extraordinaire : le concert dont vous êtes le héros!

Le Grand Théâtre de Québec

Nov 15, 2026 · 14:30

Help Jules Verne invent a story and choose its musical accompaniment with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec. This participatory 60-minute concert is aimed at children aged 6 to 12.

Bonbons, potions et Naincantations

La Vallée Secrète

Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Saturdays · advance booking required

Solve friendly monsters’ riddles on a treasure hunt for ages 2–4, 5–8 or 9–12. Autumn theme: September 18–October 31; the website announces Saturday openings. Advance booking is required. Choose a route and departure on the official website.

Michelle et les chats de ruelles

La Caserne

Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

September 25–October 10: follow Michelle and the alley cats in an outdoor show on Rue Sous-le-Cap in Québec City. A 45-minute French-language theatre adventure for ages 5–10. Select a family performance through La Caserne.

Déjà, au début…

La Caserne

Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Discover a wordless blend of dance and theatre made for ages 2–5. October 6–18 in La Caserne’s Salle Desjardins, 103 Rue Dalhousie, Québec City. Running time: 40 minutes. Check the family-performance schedule.

Pumpkin picking in Beauport

Ferme Bédard Blouin

Choose a pumpkin together at Ferme Bédard Blouin. Picking starts September 19, daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm, until October 31 at the latest. Harvest and weather may shorten the season. Site access is free; pumpkins cost extra.

Halloween in Cap-Rouge

Ville de Québec

Oct 24, 2026

A Halloween celebration for children and their families at Parc Provancher on October 24, starting at 4 pm. Admission is free. Check the municipal program and confirm the closing time before visiting.

Halloween at the Moulin — games and crafts

Moulin des Jésuites

Oct 24, 2026

Moulin des Jésuites offers riddles and crafts for ages 4–6, and Werewolf games and crafts for ages 7–12. October 24 sessions are listed at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Free; check which session suits your child’s age.

La Mascarade de l’Halloween

Promenade de la rue Racine

Oct 24, 2026

Rue Racine in Loretteville becomes a family Halloween celebration on October 24, 4:30–8:30 pm. Enjoy street activities with participating local businesses. The event is free; check the official program.

Abracadabra — treasure hunt

Plaines d’Abraham

Set off on Abracadabra’s self-guided treasure hunt on the Plains of Abraham, October 1–November 8. Recommended for ages 5–10, taking about 75 minutes. Pick up the $13 activity bag at the museum, designed for two children. The route is not fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.