Summer Vacation in Québec City – Explore the Great Outdoors

Discover the beautiful nature of the city center and the many green spaces surrounding Québec City.
Canyon Sainte-Anne
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This summer, visit Québec City and Area! With this video, discover the beautiful nature of the city center and the many green spaces surrounding the capital, including Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Montmorency Falls Park, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canyon Sainte-Anne and Baie de Beauport.

Experience various outdoor activities that both high adventure fans and relaxation lovers enjoy, such as smooth walks and bike rides in the Old Québec or for more intensity, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, trying zip line and mountain biking! Enjoy a walk at the Plains of Abraham, a beautiful historic urban park located in the heart of Old Québec.

From the Quai des Cageux’s observation tower or aboard of the AML Louis Jolliet cruise ship, admire the majestic St. Lawrence River. Five minutes from downtown, find out Québec City’s sandy beach at the Baie de Beauport where beach volleyball, kayaking, sailing, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, windsurfing and zodiac excursions are just waiting for you.

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