Winter family outings: accessible activities across Quebec

There’s nothing quite like the joy of a family getaway… with the kids, cousins… grandparents?  Gather your troop and don’t let winter put the brakes on your adventurous spirit.  There are hundreds of opportunities in every region of Quebec to discover, learn and have fun, indoors and out.

Note that the letter A indicates that the establishment has been certified “Accessible” by Kéroul, and PA indicates that the establishment has been certified “Partially accessible”. Click on each link to learn more about the activity and its accessibility features!

Discover the wonders of nature

What child doesn’t love animals, wildlife and nature?  We’ve selected a dozen well-known, well-equipped and accessible attractions, open during the winter season, to help you discover nature and life in all its forms!

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

• Refuge Pageau  (A)

Eastern Townships

• Granby Zoo  (A)

Laurentides

• Sentier des cimes Laurentides  (PA)

Montérégie

• Parc Safari  (PA)

Montréal

• Biodôme de Montréal  (A)

• Espace pour la vie – Insectarium  (A)  

• Zoo Ecomuseum  (PA)

Outaouais

• Parc Omega  (A)

Québec city

• Aquarium du Québec  (PA)

Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

• Zoo sauvage de St-Félicien  (PA)

Accessible indoor activity ideas

If the weather isn’t so kind, or if you’d like to vary the experience, here are a few suggestions for accessible indoor activities, where everyone can learn while having fun.

Throughout the province

• Salles de cinémas certifiés par Kéroul

Eastern Townships

• Le P’tit Monde des Grands  (A)

Chaudière-Appalaches

• Musée Minéro  (A)

Montérégie

• Exporail – le Musée ferroviaire canadien  (PA)

Montréal

• Espace pour la vie – Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan  (A)
• Espace pour la vie – Biosphère  (A)
• Pointe-à-Callière, cité d’archéologie et d’histoire de Montréal  (PA)
• TOHU – la Cité des arts du cirque  (A)

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