Skating in the Québec City region holds special appeal, whether you can barely stand on skates or you’re a skating acrobat! Take full advantage of winter with this Nordic activity with friends, family, or that special someone. Don't miss the best part about ice skating: warming up with a hot chocolate!

Ice Skating in Town

Place D'Youville skating rink

Setting: Skate in the heart of the action at Place D’Youville! Glide across a refrigerated rink amid the ambiance of Old Québec, just across from Porte Saint-Jean and Capitole de Québec.

When: From mid-October to mid-March

Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: Café-boulangerie Paillard

 

Place D'Youville skating rink at night | Credit: Ville de Québec
Credit: Ville de Québec

Plains of Abraham skating rink

Setting: Enjoy this winter pleasure in a magical setting on a charming historic site.

When: From mid-December to mid-March

Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: Bistro Petit hôtel Café Krieghoff

Ice Rink at the Plains of Abraham | Credit: Ville de Québec
Credit: Ville de Québec

Skating rink on Louise Basin

Setting: 1 km ice path along the Louise Basin inner harbour. Skating during the day or under the lights at night is a magical experience that lets visitors enjoy all the beauty of Québec City.

When: January 19 to March 12, 2017 (depending on weather conditions) 

Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: At Cuisine du Marché restaurant of Québec Public Market 

Village Nordik du Port de Québec | Credit: Johany Jutras
Credit: Johany Jutras

Other ice rinks in the city

  • Pointe-aux-Lièvres: A 1.5 kilometre trail lit in the evening and offering a panoramic view of the Upper Town.
  • Domaine Maizerets: Skating rink lit in the evening located on an historic site.
  • Anneau Gaétan-Boucher: An ice rink in the Sainte-Foy borough also used by athletes as a training ground.
Site des sports d'hiver de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres | Credit: Ville de Québec
Credit: Ville de Québec

Public Outdoor Ice Rinks

You can also enjoy many other outdoor public ice rinks (French only).

Ice Skating in the Country

Fill your lungs with fresh air and skate amid exceptional country landscapes while marveling at the surrounding beauty!

Village Vacances Valcartier

Setting: Trails with lighting and sound systems winding more than a kilometre through the largest playground in America.

When: From mid-December to end of March

Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: At one of the restaurants on-premise 

Village Vacances Valcartier | Credit: Village Vacances Valcartier
Credit: Village Vacances Valcartier

Other ice rinks in the country

  • Lac-Beauport: A 2 kilometre rink located near Le Relais ski resort (no rental available)
  • Cities of Shannon and Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier both maintain nice iced trails in wooden areas.

Ice Skating | Credit: Jessica Robitaille
Credit: Jessica Robitaille

Indoor Skating Rink

Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale

Setting: Indoor 17,000 square foot skating rink located right in the amusement park of Les Galeries de la Capitale. 

When: Open year-round

Where to warm up with a hot drink nearby: At one of the restaurants on-premise.

Indoor Amusement Park (Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale) | Credit: Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale
Credit: Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale

Notes:

The selected skating rinks offer skate rental on-site (unless otherwise indicated).

Please note that skating rinks are open depending on weather conditions. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.

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