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12 BEST PARKS TO VISIT THIS WINTER IN QUEBEC

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Are you ready to plan some epic winter adventures? Here are the 12 BEST PARKS TO VISIT THIS WINTER IN QUÉBEC that you’ll definitely want to add to your winter bucket list!

In addition, it’s crucial to you plan ahead and to be prepared before heading out into the wilderness, especially during our cold winter season. Always bring the 10 essentials with you before leaving. You’ll find the 10 essentials here. 

Disclaimer: Please be respectful of nature and always follow the Leave No Trace Principles (you’ll find these principles here) when heading out into the wilderness.

FOR ALL INFORMATION INCLUDING OPENING HOURS, TRAIL MAPS, DIRECTIONS, COSTS, RULES AS WELL AS REGULATIONS PLEASE VISIT THE PARK’S WEBSITES THAT I’VE INCLUDED BELOW.

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12 BEST PARKS TO VISIT THIS WINTER IN QUÉBEC

12. PARC NATIONAL DU BIC

The Parc national du Bic is located by the St-Lawrence River in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region in Québec. It’s a 5-hour drive from Montreal and a 3-hour drive from Québec City. This national park is operated by Sépaq.

Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/bic/

11. PARC D’ENVIRONNEMENT NATUREL DE SUTTON

The Parc d’environnement Naturel de Sutton is located in the Eastern Townships in Sutton. This is by far one of my favorite parks to adventure to during the winter season. It is absolutely stunning! I highly recommend it.

Furthermore, you can purchase your passes and find all additional information on their website indicated below.

Website: https://www.parcsutton.com

10. PARC RÉGIONAL DU MONT HAM

The Parc régional du Mont-Ham is located in the municipality of Ham-Sud, in the Eastern Townships. This mountain offers incredible 360-degree views from the top! A must-visit park to add to your bucket list this winter!

Website: https://montham.ca

9. PARC RÉGIONAL DU MASSIF-DU-SUD

The Parc régional du Massif-du-Sud is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. It’s a 2 hour drive from Québec City and 3.5 hours from Montréal.

In addition, this beautiful park also offers winter camping!

Website: https://massifdusud.com/

8. LE MONT À LIGUORI

I had to add Mont à Liguori to the list! Although it’s not a park, it’s a wonderful trail that you can hike during the winter season. This mountain is located in the Charlevoix region and offers breathtaking views of the St-Lawrence River.

Furthermore, this hike belongs to the Sentier-des-caps and the Massif de Charlevoix.

For all additional information please visit their website below.

Website: https://www.tourisme-charlevoix.com/en/trails/mont-a-liguori-trail/?season=winter

7. PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-MÉGANTIC

The Parc national du Mont-Mégantic is another must-visit park during the winter season for its snowy canvas!

This park is also operated by Sépaq and is located in the Eastern Townships region in Québec.

Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/mme/

6. PARC RÉCRÉOFORESTIER SAINT-MATHIEU

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The Parc récréoforestier Saint-Mathieu is located just 2 hours from Montréal near Trois-Rivières in the Mauricie region.

Furthermore, this spectacular park offers snowshoeing as well as snowmobile trails.

Website: https://www.saint-mathieu-du-parc.ca/fr/repertoire/2429/parc-recreoforestier

5. PARC NATIONAL DE LA GASPÉSIE

The Parc National de la Gaspésie is another must-visit park operated by Sépaq. This park offers some of the most incredible mountain views in all of Québec.

Please note that this park does not have service so it’s very important to plan ahead.

Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/

4. PARC NATIONAL DES MONTS-VALIN

The Parc national des Monts-Valin is located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. This park is an absolute must-visit during the winter season for its beautiful winter landscape. If you’re able to make it out there, I highly recommend it!

Furthermore, this park is operated by Sépaq.

Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/mva/

3. RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DES CHIC-CHOCS

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The Réserve Faunique des Chic-Chocs (Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve) offers 4 snowshoeing trails during the winter season, with one of them being the Vallières-de-Saint-Réal. This 16km hike is unlike any other if you’re looking for a challenge this winter.

Please note that there is no service in this park so it’s very important to be prepared before arriving.

Furthermore, this park is located right next to the Parc national de la Gaspésie in the Gaspésie region. It is also operated by Sépaq.

Website: https://www.sepaq.com/rf/chc/

2. MONT GOSFORD

The Mont Gosford is known as one of the highest mountains in the province of Québec. It’s located right near the US border in the Eastern Townships.

For all additional information as well as their trail map please visit their website below.

Website: https://montgosford.com 

1. PARC NATIONAL DE LA JACQUES-CARTIER

Last but not least, we have the Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier. This stunning park is located 35-40mins north of Québec City and is a must-visit park during every season!

Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/jac/

12 BEST PARKS TO VISIT THIS WINTER IN QUÉBEC

To conclude, there are so many incredible parks to visit this winter season in Québec. I hope this helped you plan out some of your next winter adventures! Which park will you be visiting first?

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