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105 fun family activities to do in Quebec

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A girl, a boy and their father hiking.

Are you looking for family activities to do in Quebec? Great! We have around a hundred different activities you might love! Deux par Deux, the clothing stores for kids, has several suggestions for family activities everywhere in the province of Quebec, in the following regions:

  1. Montreal
  2. Laval
  3. Lanaudière
  4. The Laurentians
  5. Quebec City
  6. Central Quebec
  7. Montérégie
  8. Mauricie
  9. Chaudière-Appalaches
  10. Charlevoix
  11. Lower St-Lawrence
  12. Saguenay
  13. Outaouais
  14. Eastern Townships
  15. Gaspésie
  16. Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  17. Magdalen Islands
  18. North Coast (Côte Nord)

Montreal

Planetarium, a family activity in Montreal.

Mtlfiredude, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Planetarium

    2. The planetarium is a family activity in Montreal that is ideal if you want to learn more about the cosmos. The shows are captivating and have a lot to teach about stars, planets and space.

    • Age: The shows are designed for children ages 7 and up
    • Google rating: 4.3 stars for 917 reviews (as of May 12th, 2023)

  2. La Ronde

    3. La Ronde is the second largest amusement park in Canada. It will definitely please adrenaline junkies, but the whole family is sure to find something to love too.

    • Age: perfect for the whole family
    • Google rating: 4.0 stars for 15,624 reviews (as of May 12th, 2023)

  3. Biodome and insectarium

  4. Pointe-à-Callières – Archeological and History Museum

  5. Montreal Science Centre and IMAX

  6. Ecomuseum Zoo

  7. Putting Edge

    8.

Laval

Bird's eye view of the Funtropolis recreation center.

Funtropolis

  1. Funtropolis

    2. Funtropolis is an entertainment center in Laval, where families can enjoy play structures on multiple levels, ball pits, arcade games and so much more. At Funtropolis, there is something for everyone!

    • Age: ideal for kids of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.3 stars for 2,207 reviews (as of May 12th, 2023)

  2. Maeva Surf

    3. Maeva Surf is a place that will allow you to enjoy surfing… inside! Experts and beginners alike, everyone will find an activity to enjoy.

    • Age: for children 6 years and older
    • Google rating: 4.8 stars for 265 reviews (as of May 12th, 2023)

  3. Children’s Museum

    4. The Children’s museum is specially designed to present the world of adults to kids in an exciting and fun way. Firetrucks, veterinary clinic, construction sites and many more attractions are waiting for you and your family in this activity in Laval.

    • Age: Made for kids from 2 to 8 years
    • Google rating: 4.3 stars for 1,414 reviews (as of May 12th, 2023)

  4. Centre de la nature

  5. Cosmodôme

  6. Acrosport Barani Trampoline Club

  7. BFLY

    8.

Lanaudière

Beautiful view of Lac Pauzé Entrelacs in Lanaudière.

PDC, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Arbraska in Rawdon

    2. With 7 parks all around the province of Quebec including one in Rawdon, Arbraska is the best place for outdoor adventures. No matter if you prefer a simple hike in nature or a tree top adventure, Arbraska has everything you need!

    • Age: The park offers activities for children of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 696 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. Ouareau Forest Regional Park

    3. In Matawinie Regional County, The Forêt Ouareau Regional Park is a place that is loaded with activities. You can even stay for a night of camping or in a refuge that was designed for a remarkable stay.

    • Age: activities for the whole family
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 1,145 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Atlantide Amusement Park

  4. Maison de Pain d’Épices (Gingerbread House)

  5. Au Canot Volant

  6. Geomission

The Laurentians

The Laurentians massif in the Hautes-Gorges National Park (Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada)

Josyan Pierson, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Exotarium — A Reptile Farm

    2. Come and discover this reptile farm in Saint-Eustache. It is one of the best places in Quebec to discover a wide variety of rare animals and learn more about the reptile realm.

    • Age: ideal for children of all ages
    • Google rating: 3.9 stars for 300 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. Le Village du Père Noël (Santa’s Village)

    3. With over 65 years of activity, the Village du Père Noël (Santa’s Village) has always stood out as the ideal destination for little ones to experience a magical time. You can visit this village every summer in Val-David.

    • Age: Activities are mainly designed for children from 2 to 8 years 
    • Google rating: 4.4 stars for 1,287 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Pays des Merveilles

  4. Mont-St-Sauveur

  5. Nid d’Otruche

  6. Super Aqua Club

  7. Tonga Lumina

Quebec City

Panoramic view of the St-Lawrence River and Quebec City.

Image by Maxime Vibert-Ward from Pixabay

  1. Quebec Aquarium

    2. The Quebec aquarium is a space where you will find over 10,000 animals, including fish, sea mammals and amphibians. It is the perfect place to learn while having fun.

    • Age: perfect for people of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.3 stars for 11,163 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. La Vallée Secrète (The Secret Valley)

    3. Close to Quebec City, in Saint-Raymond, you will find the gnome forest. This secret valley offers several treasure hunts for the joy and amusement of little ones and not so little ones alike.

    • Age: Offers activities for children of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 433 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Valcartier Vacation Village

    4. The Valcartier Vacation Village is the most popular water park in Quebec. Moreover, in winter, it turns into the largest winter game center in America. No matter the weather, it is an excellent choice for a family activity in Quebec.

    • Age: perfect for children over 5 years of age and teenagers
    • Google rating: 4.5 stars for 10,188 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  4. The Mega Parc in Galeries de la Capitale

  5. Domaine de Maizeret

  6. Chute-Montmorency Park

  7. Canyon Sainte-Anne

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Central Quebec

Two women dressed in dresses, linked to the culture of the Quebec village of yesteryear straight out of the 19th century.

Emmanuel Huybrechts from Laval, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Joual Vair Farm

    2. Located in Bécancour, the Joual Vair farm is the perfect place for equestrian tourism in Quebec. It offers several activities that will bring out the cowboy (or cowgirl) in you!

    • Age: minimum age for hikes is 10 years
    • Google rating: 4.8 stars for 109 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. Village Québécois d’Antan (historical reenactment site)

    3. Close to Drummondville, come and discover an authentic Quebecer cultural experience. This is an outing that will allow you to discover what it was like to live in a Quebec village in the 19 th century.

    • Age: perfect for people of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.2 stars for 2,549 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Musée de la biodiversité du Québec (biodiversity museum)

  4. Bel Alpaga and Bon Autruche Farms

  5. Du Bassin Farm

Montérégie

Exporail, the largest railway museum in Canada.

Exporail — le musée ferroviaire canadien

  1. Exporail — the Canadian Railway Museum

    2. Located in Saint-Constant, Exporail is the largest Railway Museum in Canada. For children (and adults) who are passionate about trains, there simply is no better place to find out more about the wonderful world of trains.

    • Age: for train amateurs of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 2,133 reviews  (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. Théâtre de la Dame de Cœur (theater)

    3. For a truly unique experience, the Théâtre de la Dame de Cœur offers outdoor shows with giant puppets. You can immerse yourself in this magical experience in the municipality of Upton.

    • Age: shows for every age group
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 2,133 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Chouette à voir!

  4. A visit at Guyon Farm

  5. Fort Débrouillard

  6. Parc Safari

Mauricie

Tower of the city of energy in Mauricie.

Fralambert, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. La cité de l’énergie

  2. Rivière Batiscan Park

  3. Parc de la Péninsule - Camping

  4. Aqua Parc H20

  5. Adrénaline Urbaine (Urban Adrenaline)

  6. Domaine au Grand R

  7. Ranch Dupont

  8. Parc de l’Île Melville

  9. Domaine Enchanteur

  10. Parc de l’Île Saint-Quentin

  11. Les Écuries Équi-Ami (Stables)

Chaudière-Appalaches

Minéro, the mineralogical and mining museum in Chaudière-Appalaches.

Creator: Mineralogical and Mining Museum

  1. Minéro — Mineralogical and Mining Museum

    2. The Thetford Mines museum has a lot to teach about the mining world. It is the ideal place to find out more about this industry, which has forged the history of several municipalities, including Thetford Mines.

    • Age: perfect for children of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.5 stars for 213 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. Beauceron Village

    3. In Saint-Prosper, you will find the Beauceron Village, where you will see a dozen historical buildings. On top of discovering Quebec history, there are thematic themes, which are adapted to the season in which you visit.

    • Age: perfect for children of all ages
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 31 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière

  4. Aventuria Village

  5. Quebec Maritime Museum

Charlevoix

A boat from the Charlevoix Maritime Museum.

Maritime Museum of Charlevoix

  1. Isle-aux-Coudres Treasure Race

  2. Astronomical Observatory

  3. Parc d’aventure en montagne les Palissades

  4. AML Cruises

  5. Maritime Museum of Charlevoix

  6. Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Center

Bas-St-Laurent (Lower Saint-Lawrence)

Fort Ingall cemetery and church.

nz_willowherb, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Fort Ingall

  2. Station exploratoire du Saint-Laurent (Exploration Center)

  3. Rimouski Regional Museum

    et Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historical Site

  4. Riki Bloc - Escalade

  5. Hell’s Gate Canyon

Saguenay

Satellite view of Lac-Saint-Jean in Saguenay.

NASA WorldWind, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Blueberry Cycling Path

    2. The Blueberry Cycling Path ( Véloroute des bleuets ) is a path that crosses close to 15 municipalities and surrounds the Lac-Saint-Jean. It is the ideal destination for families who love getting on their bikes and exploring together.

    • Age: ideal for adolescents and adults
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 5,237 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  2. Saint-Félicien Zoo

    3. The Saint-Félicien Wild Zoo focuses first and foremost on preserving the boreal forest. It is a place where you and your family can discover over 80 different species of animals. It is definitely a must-see family activity!

    • Age: perfect for all ages
    • Google rating: 4.6 stars for 176 reviews (as of May 12 th , 2023)

  3. Val-Jalbert Authentic “Company Town” of the 1920s

  4. Cap Jaseux Adventure Park

  5. Parc de la caverne “Trou de la fée” (Cave Park)

  6. Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park

  7. Fjord Cruises

Outaouais

The facade of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Outaouais.

Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Canadian Museum of nature

  2. Canadian Children’s museum

  3. Calypso

  4. Omega Park

  5. Amphibus Lady Dive Tours

  6. L’Éco-Odyssée

Eastern Townships

African elephant at the Granby Zoo in 2010.

ChristianT, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Granby Zoo

  2. Lune de Miel Honey and Bee Interpretation Center

  3. Bromont Water Park

  4. Nature and Science Museum

  5. ASTROlab Mont-Mégantic National Park

  6. Foresta Lumina

Gaspésie

Rocher-Percé in Gaspésie.

Tango7174, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Exploramer

  2. Mont Lyall Agate Mine

  3. Excursions in the Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park

  4. Gaspésie Bioparc

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Aerial view of the city of Gold in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Cité de l’Or

  1. Refuge Pageau

  2. Cité de l’Or

Magdalen Islands

The south coast of the village of Havre-aux-Maisons with its small Cap-Alright lighthouse in the Îles-De-La-Madeleine.

Marc-Lautenbacher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Aerosport Quebec Adventures

  2. Istorlet Nautical Center

  3. Sea Excursions

  4. La crinière au vent (Equestrian Center)

North Coast (Côte Nord)

A Beluga in Tadoussac on the North Shore.

Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

  1. Quebec by the Sea Maritime Discovery Center

  2. Godbout Bird of Prey Interpretation Center

  3. Whale Cruises

  4. Sea Mammals Interpretation Centre

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