Snowshoeing Tour in Jacques-Cartier National Park

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Overview

Available languages

English
French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a 3-hour. You’ll learn about Quebec forest, area's history, culture and nature along the way from your experienced guide and you'll capture great photos of the winter landscape.

Snowshoe equipment, round-trip transportation and lunch are included on this small-group tour.

We offer winter clothing rental for your vacation in Quebec City. Search Quatre Natures online.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We are very busy during the winter season and it's difficult to reach us by phone. For any information, please contact us by email or send us a text message on our phone.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for winter conditions.

Dress Winter clothing, warm coat or jacket, hat and gloves, dress in layers, hiking boots/leather boots or sneakers

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Subject to favorable snow conditions. If canceled due to insufficient snow or bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guide

Hot beverage

All necessary equipment

Lunch with Vegetarian option (ask us after your booking)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Winter clothes

What To Expect

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Centre Infotouriste de Quebec

You will meet your guide in the bus at 9am.

Admission Not Applicable
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Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Once you’re ready, strap on your snowshoes and follow your guide along quiet trails, experiencing winter beauty. You will have plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and rest breaks. Wildlife can be easier to spot in the winter landscape. Your guide highlights the area’s natural history and wildlife, and stops at a heated tipi tent where you’re served a lunch and a hot drink. Once you finish your snowshoe hike, you’re returned by minivan to your hotel. 9 am : departure from Quebec City 10 am : arrival at the national park 10:15 am : start of the guided activity 2 pm : end of the guided activity 3:30 pm : departure from the park 4:15 pm : return to Quebec City

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Snowshoeing Tour in Jacques-Cartier National Park

Pickup included

Reviews

4.84

51 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fun way to see some of the forest

    Heather K,

    Mar 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very informative and fun! It’s a great workout, so don’t over layer because even though snow is on the ground, you will warm up. Our guide was thoughtful and kind and even made us hot chocolate and sandwiches.

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  • Amazing experience

    kelly g,

    Mar 21, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Gabrielle was a great guide. Amazing day in the park. As noted by other travelers, hiking on snow shoes is quite a bit of physical effort.

  • Wonderful winter adventure

    M8593VSamyh,

    Feb 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour was a highlight of our trip! All aspects of the trip are as described, and we were well taken care of from the moment we met our guide in Quebec City. The national park is absolutely gorgeous, and we felt incredibly lucky to be able to take a guided snowshoe tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and she was able to accommodate the needs of everyone on our trip (none of whom had snowshoed before), from 15 years to 73 years, to ensure everyone had a great experience. We learned about the flora and fauna of the park, took in beautiful vistas and enjoyed the stops along the way. After lunch, if you wanted, you could hike along the river. We highly recommend this tour!

  • A perfect winters day.

    Brett H,

    Feb 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a perfect day with Gabrielle as our guide. An easy drive from Quebec City and a wonderful introduction to snowshoeing. It’s a three mile loop up and down hills, but plenty of breaks and even some treats along the way. Also, the scenery is spectacular and Gabrielle made sure that we learned a little about our surroundings. The park had fantastic facilities including snacks and bathrooms, although the tour does include lunch, a filling sandwich, chips, and sweets at the end of your trek. This was a highlight of our trip. If you’ve never tried snowshoeing, this is a great entry point.

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  • Fun Active Winter Activity!

    751antaviah,

    Feb 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a fantastic snowshoeing hike! Our guide, Aurelie, was very knowledgeable and accommodating as this was our first experience snowshoeing. The hike was about 3 miles long over about 2 hours with great views throughout. Lunch was provided, and was a great compliment to the experience with lots of local ingredients. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to experience the beauty of this large national park!

  • We had a fantastic...

    Antavia H,

    Feb 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a fantastic snowshoeing hike! Our guide, Aurelie, was very knowledgeable and accommodating as this was our first experience snowshoeing. The hike was about 3 miles long over about 2 hours with great views throughout. Lunch was provided, and was a great compliment to the experience with lots of local ingredients. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to experience the beauty of this large national park!

  • Honest opinion

    Samuel W,

    Jan 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent outdoor adventure. Our tour guide, Gabriell, was very experienced and very helpful. This is a physically demanding experience. Honestly, I gave up and went back to the park center by the time we got to the second hill. Snowshoeing is harder than I imagined it would be. It would have been ok on the flat ground but I didn’t know all of the hills along the 3 mile trek. I can walk three miles no problem. However, snowshoeing is totally different. My husband and teenage son were able to complete the experience in full. I give props the guides who go out and brave the cold and do this everyday. It was tough. Make sure to tip them well because they definitely deserve it!! Helpful hint, bring a bottle of water with you and if you feel like you can’t snowshoe, take them off and carry them because I missed out on the tour since I went back.

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  • Every one was very nice...

    Diana P,

    Dec 30, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Every one was very nice (even helped with my dreadful French). Setting was special. Unfortunately, I’m a flat land snowshoer and got in over my head on the hills. The guides were very understanding!

  • Do it!

    Rachelle S,

    Dec 29, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    What an incredible day. Lorenzo, our guide, was very kind and super knowledgeable. The ride to the park is easy and you start and end the trip at a really nice discovery center, complete with snacks, gift shop and restrooms. The hike is easy and fun with lots of stops to learn about the wildlife and taste local products. We had never snowshoed before and we found it to be easy and fun!

  • Great Day Trip

    Lourdes D,

    Dec 28, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Guides were great. Friendly and knowledgeable. Les Cascades loop is 3 miles (5k) of beautiful terrain with a few short climbs.

From CA$159.00

4.84
51 reviews

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