Sports and recreation

Quebecers enjoy a wide and diverse range of recreational activities and the four distinct seasons offer a wealth of interesting activities.

In winter, Quebecers can take advantage of many sports facilities which allow them to appreciate nature. There are 90 ski hills and about 40 cross-country skis centres with thousands of marked trails to choose from, as well as over 30,000 kilometers of snowmobile trails.

In summer, golfers have hundreds of courses that are ranked among the best in Canada. Québec’s bicycle paths extend for thousands of kilometres. All Québec municipalities have neighbourhood sports facilities such as swimming pools, baseball fields, soccer fields and tennis courts. Water sports fans have hundreds of lakes and rivers in which to practice their activities.

Québec has a network of parks and reserves where hunters, fishers and nature lovers can enjoy their favourite sports.

There are many hiking trails for Quebecers to enjoy nature without going far from the large cities. These are perfect places to take long walks, have a picnic or go jogging.

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Useful links

• Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs
• Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport
• Parcs Québec
• Tourisme Québec