Outdoor activities
Seasonal getaways
SummerSummertime in Québec
Impressive and festive!In the summer, a wonderful breeze of happiness flows through Québec! The energy is at its peak with the countless festivals (more than 200 from June to September) that fill every region with a party atmosphere. Québec's rich and varied nature, including a million lakes and rivers and some 500 locations for hiking, is the ideal setting for enjoying outdoor activities. And, as always, you can find first-class accommodations and fine cuisine in Québec's cities and villages. Around here, vacation ideas abound!
Summer in Québec means...
Majestic national parks
Observe seals lazing in the sun, climb mountains, stroll along cliffs overlooking a spectacular fjord, cycle through vast forests, canoe down winding rivers… These are just a few of the activities that await you at the 27 national parks that show off Québec's natural attractions!A river overflowing in riches
You'll marvel at the immense St. Lawrence River with its bewitching isles, its numerous whales, its wide variety of seabirds and unforgettable sunsets… You'll be enchanted by the ancestral villages dotting the length of its banks. Enjoy a cruise for a few hours or a few days and admire the river's charms from Montréal all the way to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. A sea of discoveries is waiting for you!Celebrated golf courses
Golf lovers can put their skills to the test at nearly 400 courses, including many located not far from the major cities. Take advantage of well-known courses designed by renowned architects and set in splendid surroundings. You are officially invited to tee-time in Québec!A cyclist's mecca
A remarkable network of bicycle paths criss-cross through Québec's regions. Our Route verte (green route) network now boasts 4,000 km (2,500 mi.) of bikeways through city and country… and it's still growing! By 2009, the route should extend 4,300 km (2,700 mi.), making it one of the largest of cycling networks in the world.The luxury and comfort of resort vacationing
Québec's resorts, nestled amid lush greenery, offer packages that combine quality accommodations, fine dining and diverse sporting activities. Country pleasures designed to delight you!
Lively cities, nature in full bloom… come experience summertime in Québec!
