With their warm, family atmosphere, Quebec’s ski resorts have it all. Although smaller than their neighbours to the west, most of Quebec’s mountains offer night skiing. Going down the illuminated slopes after sunset is an experience you don’t want to miss! Discover the most beautiful places for your next ski vacation.
Located in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, about 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive from Québec City airport (YQB), the Massif de Charlevoix is a must for ski enthusiasts. With a vertical drop of 770 metres, it is the highest peak east of the Rockies. Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the panorama from the trails is magnificent.
The resort extends over 53 trails with a variety of terrain for all levels. For the more adventurous, the Liguori area offers a vast off-trail zone for glade skiing. Le Massif also features 40 km of snowshoe trails and 27 km of cross-country ski trails for those who prefer a gentler approach to the mountains.
Club Med Québec-Charlevoix opened its doors in 2021. At the foot of the mountain, the village offers an all-inclusive package for ski vacations.
With over 3 million visitors a year, Mont-Tremblant is a world-renowned ski destination. It offers a variety of slopes to suit all levels of skier and is particularly popular for its picturesque alpine village. Located at the foot of the mountain, the village offers more than 30 restaurants, bars, and cafés, as well as 35 stores to suit all tastes.
With a vertical drop of 645 metres, Tremblant offers a total of 102 trails and three snowparks, spread over four slopes. In addition to skiing, the resort offers a multitude of winter activities, including tubing and snowshoeing. From Montreal (YUL) airport, it takes approximately 1 h 30 to reach Mont-Tremblant.
Mont-Sainte-Anne is a ski resort located in Beaupré, less than an hour from Quebec City. With a vertical drop of 625 metres, the ski area comprises 71 trails and two snowparks.
The station is distinguished by its two slopes offering remarkable views, one overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the other looking inland. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers snowshoeing and a 200 km network of cross-country ski trails.
If you’re visiting Quebec City, treat yourself to a session at a Nordic spa: relaxation guaranteed!
Located in the Eastern Townships, in the heart of a national park, the ski resort of Mont-Orford is about 1 hr 30 min. drive from Montreal. With a vertical drop of 589 metres, this destination is particularly appealing to fans of glade skiing. The 44 trails and 18 glades are spread over four slopes. Plus, the site offers panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and valley from its summit. Finally, it’s also possible to go uphill skiing or winter hiking.
The Chic-Chocs are a paradise for thrill-seekers and powder lovers. These mountains offer a variety of winter activities, including catskiing, heliskiing and ski touring.
A few companies offer services to explore these mountains, such as the Chic-Chac which offers lifts by caterpillar and helicopter. For those who prefer ski touring with sealskins, guided expeditions are available. Plus, this skiing paradise is rarely crowded, making it an ideal destination for an extraordinary ski vacation.
Looking for an all-inclusive experience? Why not try Club Med Québec-Charlevoix, the only one of its kind in North America. For winter 2025, one-night rates start at $587 per person, double occupancy.
Stays include meals and drinks, sports and wellness activities, and childcare.
At the Ski Service Club Med, you can rent your equipment in an actual store located right within the village.
Your lift pass will be valid from the day after your arrival until the day of your departure (except for stays of less than seven days).
Ski vacations can be expensive, especially for families and in popular resorts. With careful planning and smart use of reward points, it is possible to reduce the total bill.
The generous welcome offer from TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card welcome offer can significantly reduce the cost of your next ski vacation. You can apply your TD Rewards points to bookings made with Expedia for TD.
Most ski resorts offer special promotions.
At Tremblant,until April 29, 2025, book a stay of two nights or more (for stays from November 30, 2024 to April 30, 2025) and get:
Similar promotions are offered at Le Massif de Charlevoix :
RBC Avion Visa cardholders get a free ski ticket for a friend with the purchase of a valid ticket on Fridays. In Quebec, the resorts participating in the promotion are:
From Toronto-Pearson (YYZ), flights to Montreal (YUL) are frequent and numerous. Choose between Air Canada and Porter Airlines. Prices are very similar between the two airlines: expect to pay around $350 for a round trip in winter.
In Aeroplan points, fares are just as attractive, with a minimum of 6,000 points for a single trip in economy class.
Air Canada also serves Quebec City’s Jean-Lesage airport (YQB) from Toronto. Cash and points prizes are more or less the same as for Montreal.
The Mont-Tremblant and Charlevoix airports only accommodate charter flights.
To reduce accommodation costs, it’s a good idea to consider hotel chain loyalty programs. With programs like Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors or ALL, it’s easy to get free nights. Find out more about these programs in our guides:
To give you an idea of the hotels accessible with points and help you make a choice, here are our reviews of hotels in Mont-Tremblant:
In Charlevoix:
And finally in Mont-Sainte-Anne:
While Tremblant is often the preferred choice for skiing in Quebec, other destinations are well worth a visit: the Massif de Charlevoix with its Club Med, Mont-Sainte-Anne, the Chic-Chocs, and Mont-Orford.
Maximize your savings by using Reward Points for airfare and accommodations, and watch for promotions all winter long. Have a great trip!
Would you like to take a ski trip to Western Canada? Check out our complete guide:
In Quebec, the Chic-Chocs mountains in Gaspésie, Parc national de la Gaspésie, Mont-Tremblant, Réserve faunique des Laurentides, Mont Sainte-Anne, Parc national des Grands-Jardins in Charlevoix and Vallée Bras-du-Nord offer excellent opportunities for ski touring.
There are four ski resorts within easy reach of Quebec City: Mont-Sainte-Anne, Massif de Charlevoix, Stoneham Resort and Le Relais Ski Center.
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