The Montmorency Falls
This sight is one of the most impressive waterfalls on the North American continent. From a height of 83 feet, over 35,000 liters of water cascade down each second. Impressive infrastructures have been built on this historic site (cable car, bridges, belvederes and trails) to allow visitors to tour the falls and admire it from various angles. In the winter, it’s magical, with a giant icicles forming around the sides.
Siberia Station Spa
This Scandinavian-style spa, located in the great outdoors just outside Quebec City, is a great place to visit year round. Discover the benefits of alternating hot and cold treatments by experiencing the various hot spas, cold-water baths, saunas, steam baths, thermal falls and massages. In the winter, there’s nothing more magical then sitting in a hot bath as the snow falls around you. For more information, call (418) 841-1325 or go to www.siberiastationspa.com.
The Ice Hotel
If you’re visiting Quebec in the winter months, then be sure to book a tour at the Ice Hotel (open from January 4th through April 1). It’s the only ice hotel in America and the property is made entirely of snow and ice and is built fresh each year. For those who want a true experience, overnight stays can be had at the hotel’s 36 rooms and suites. If staying overnight seems a bit too cold, a tour of this magical winter wonderland is not something you’ll soon forget. There are ice sculptures, an ice chapel, a giant ice slide, and an ice bar. For more information go to www.icehotel-canada.com or call (877) 505-0423.
Station touristique Duchesnay
Located at the site of the Ice Hotel, about 25 minutes outside of Quebec City, this site offers a wide variety of winter activities including cross country skiing, skating, snowshoeing, sliding, dog sledding, snowmobile, and ice fishing. In the summer months, hiking, rock climbing, archery, and a variety of other activities are offered. For a true adventure experience, you can book a stay at the lodge. For more information, go to www.sepaq.com/ct/duc/en/ or call (877) 511-5885.
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