The recess bell has finally rung!
Our best cabins to enjoy the break
It’s here at last, this much-awaited March break! This perfect opportunity to enjoy a time out, far from the classroom. Why not take advantage of this short winter pause to play outside in the most beautiful natural world of Québec, where outdoor activities abound and rosy cheeks are guaranteed? An other good news for families: your youngsters aged 17 and under don't have to pay national-park entry fees.
If you want to sleep over and make your experience last, we offer some suggestions for delightful destinations where there are still comfortable cabins to rent for one or more nights.
Centre touristique du Lac-Simon
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon
Discover a well-kept secret with your family in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region: the Echo cabins located in Les Amicaux sector of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon! What awaits you? A stay in a world of total peace and quiet and an incredible view of Lac Saint Jean. Because a ski or snowshoe outing on the vast expanse of Lac Saint Jean and a relaxing session near the wood stove in a comfortable cabin is a memorable experience in itself, especially during the March break!
Parc national d’Oka
Why not spend a night or more a few steps away from the cross-country ski trails at one of Parc national d’Oka’s car-accessible Compact cabins? To get some fresh air, you’ll want to storm any one of the many cross-country skiing trails, choosing the level just for you. A number of easy-level snow-hiking trails also await you. And fatbikes are available for rent, while snow carpets are provided free of charge for the slide.
Parc national du Bic
Yurts in the Île-aux-Amours sector of Parc national du Bic know how to charm by their comfortable and rustic side at the same time. It's just perfect to spend the night with your family while enjoying the typical sea air of this exceptional territory in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
Meet up at the heart of winter in the La Diable and La Pimbina sectors of Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, where comfortable fully-equipped cabins await you. And these areas offer many snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails as well. A small slide is even set up near the Discovery Centre in the La Diable sector. You’re sure to be delighted!
Réserve faunique de Portneuf
For a perfect family getaway, why not opt for magnificent Réserve faunique de Portneuf? Not far from the cabins, a host of winter activities await you: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, snow tubing, and more! You can also take advantage of your time on site to spend a pleasant day ice fishing. A great catch is at hand!
Parc national de la Yamaska
During March break, why not meet up at one of Parc national de la Yamaska’s Nature cabins and plunge right into the heart of winter activities? They’re accessible by foot or on snowshoes and are only a stone’s throw away! Le Cerf trail is at your disposal right on site for snow hiking, and several easy-level snowshoeing circuits are also available, including La Rivière trail. For fatbike lovers, new trails are available this winter at the park.
Parc national des Grands-Jardins
Why not head to the Charlevoix region for March break? Parc national des Grands-Jardins offers exceptional cabins, huts, and rustic camping for a colourful winter adventure. On the activity agenda: ice fishing, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and winter hiking. No matter what you choose, you’ll be captivated by the incredible charm and beauty of the place. Shall we meet up here?
Centre touristique du Lac-Simon
Why not spend your next family winter vacation at one of the cabins in Plage sector of Centre touristique du Lac-Simon, located at the heart of the Outaouais region? You’ll enjoy a wide range of winter activities, including ice fishing, cross-country skiing, fatbiking, sliding, and snowshoeing. A white-tailed deer may even pop up under the cabin windows! Magical moments to delight young and old alike!
