For many, winter offers an opportunity to experience something different, like ice skating in the woods. Québec becomes a vast sparkling white land where skating and sliding in all their forms are king...

The Sentier glacé
Magog (Eastern Townships)
The Parc de la Baie-de-Magog boasts an ice path built on land along the shores of Lake Memphremagog. Stretching over 2.5 km (1.5 mi.), the lit path has a chalet at each end. The park is known for the quality of its ice surface and its exceptional view.
www.tourisme-memphremagog.com

Lac-des-Nations ice path
Sherbrooke (Jacques-Cartier borough) Eastern Townships
Celebrate winter with family or friends on the lit ice path at Lac-des-Nations, in Sherbrooke. Enjoy a 1.3-km (0.8-mi.) ice path for skating and a 3.5-km (2.17-mi.) cleared walking trail. Make the most of winter!
www.citedesrivieres.com

Skating on Rivière l'assomption
Joliette, Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Saint-Charles-Borromée (Lanaudière)
This is Québec's longest skating rink. Nine kilometres of enchanting scenery on Québec’s longest groomed river with stretches of frozen iceways to delight skaters of all ages.  Festi-Glace, a winter festival that is unique not only in Québec, but in Canada too, is a popular event you won’t want to miss! Throughout the festivities, people from nearby towns put on their tuques and skates to join in the fun! For five days, both organizers and participants create a wonderful atmosphere on Rivière Assomption that is sure to please families, outdoor enthusiasts and sports amateurs alike. 
www.festiglace.ca 

Domaine de la forêt perdue 
Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel (Mauricie)
Skate or walk through a labyrinth of icy paths. Imagine exploring 10 km (6 mi.) of perfectly maintained paths winding through the forest. This winter, fill up on fresh forest air!
www.domainedelaforetperdue.com

Complexe touristique Dam-en-Terre
Alma (Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)
Enjoy mood music as you skate through a campground's frozen streets bordered by trees decorated with lights.
www.damenterre.qc.ca

Sliding…

Valcartier Vacation Village
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier (Québec)
Winter means 42 snow sliding trails for the whole family, ice karting and skating paths. Don’t miss the Himalaya—its long, steep slopes beckon thrill-seekers—snow rafting or the Tornado. 
www.valcartier.com


Les Super glissades de Saint-Jean-de-Matha
Saint-Jean-de-Matha (Lanaudière)

A comprehensive outdoor activity centre... With 66 km (41 mi.) of cross-country ski trails ranging from beginner to intermediate, 34 tubing and rafting trails, a large ice ring and horse drawn sleigh rides, you're guaranteed loads of fun! Accommodations on site: inn, chalet and condo. Snowmobiling package.
www.golfmatha.com