Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Spend a night under the stars in the heart of Quebec's nature by discovering winter camping in Jacques-Cartier National Park from Quebec City!
If you are looking for the great outdoors and nature in Quebec, this 2-day, 1-night winter camping adventure in Jacques-Cartier National Park is for you! As the snow settles in for the winter, you will discover during this incredible experience how to camp in the open air, right in the heart of this cold season which may seem inconvenient to spend the night outside. But it is a unique activity not to be missed if you want to make the most of the Quebec winter, even without any previous experience!
Departing from Old Quebec, you will set off on your discovery of winter camping in Jacques-Cartier National Park by shuttle, accompanied by an experienced guide who will give you plenty of advice throughout the 2 days: how to deal with the cold, how to cook in winter, how to build a shelter in the snow, etc. It is a fun and entertaining way to learn about winter camping in Quebec, so don't hesitate to ask the guide what you are interested in and he will share all his knowledge with you!
The morning of the second day will give you the chance to hike freely in the national park, through sublime snow-covered landscapes that will delight all nature lovers. So if you would like to leave the comfort of your accommodation behind for a night out of the ordinary, don't wait any longer and join this discovery of winter camping in Jacques-Cartier National Park from Quebec City!
- Meeting with the guide in Old Quebec
- Shuttle bus to Jacques-Cartier National Park (approx. 45-minute drive)
- Beginning of the first day of winter camping discovery with a look at different themes (managing the cold, winter clothing, camping equipment, winter cooking, building a snow shelter, etc.)
- Night under the stars in a tent
- After breakfast, free hike to discover the national park
- Return to Quebec City by shuttle bus after lunch and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Winter activities include transport from Old Quebec. When you make your reservation, a seat is automatically reserved on the shuttle. Please contact the guide if you wish to make your own way to Jacques-Cartier National Park (no discount).
Quatre Natures believes that there is no such thing as bad weather in winter. The activity always takes place. In the event of a situation where the temperature is extreme (-45 C⁰) or the amount of snow is not adequate, the Quatre Natures team will contact you directly.
If necessary, you can rent winter clothing directly from Quatre Natures website.
- Guide
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag and sheet)
- Meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)
- Snowshoes
- Sled
- Shovel
- National park access fees
- Shuttle transfer
- Quebec taxes
- Tip
- Warm winter clothes
- Snow boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Change of clothes
- Snack
- Bottle of water
