Quebec City

Area: Quebec

Stay in romantic Quebec City and ski the 3 superb resorts of Stoneham, Mont Sainte Anne and Le Massif.
 
Roughly a 3-hour drive east of Montreal you will find charming Quebec City. Magnificently covered in a blanket from November to April Quebec City, with its stunning views of the St Lawrence River, is recognised as the regions snow capital. The old town, at the heart of the city, is North America's only walled city and is a world heritage site. It’s spectacular winding cobble-stoned streets lined with shops and cafés, churches and beautiful architecture, evokes feeling of times gone by. Quebec is a fascinating city with a real French influence; it offers unique culture, romance and exudes wintery appeal. Offering, within a 1-hour drive, world-class skiing in three surrounding ski resorts, Quebec City is an excellent base for a ski holiday with a difference.
 
With the onset of winter, the region enjoys an exceptional snowfall – the average reaches 135 inches! With the completion of the $25 million dollar expansion at Le Massif, the ‘Carte Blanche’ three-area lift ticket and the convenient ski shuttle service, there is an abundance of easily accessible terrain to discover. The closest resort is Stoneham Mountain Resort, only a 20-minute drive north of Quebec City. Located in a wind protected horseshoe-shaped valley, Stoneham Mountain Resort caters to every category of skier with 32 trails spread over four mountains and the largest network of night skiing trails in Canada. A 30-minute drive east of the city is Mont-Sainte-Anne. Here you'll find impressive, big-mountain skiing with trails for every class of skier served by an equally impressive lift system. The terrain offers breathtaking scenery all around the mountain. Rising high above the mighty St. Lawrence River, Le Massif is about one hour east from Quebec City.  It is known for its imposing views of the St. Lawrence, its steep runs and its high-tech facilities. 

You can find anything in Quebec City; there are plenty of museums, theatres, galleries, incredible restaurants, cafés and buzzing nightlife. At the end of January, for 17 days, the city is host to one of the world's major winter festivals the Quebec Winter Carnival. Each year there are many activities and displays to thrill and entertain all ages.