Family trip to Canada
An adventure holiday for parents and children alike
Canada is a land of nature and adventure, an ideal playground for holidays with children. From sumptuous national parks to snow-covered slopes, the country is many activities to choose from. You can discover the landscapes of the far north on a family trip to Canada from the Charlevoix Resort.
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The winter family essentials waiting to be discovered:
Charlevoix Massif
Skiing above the banks of the St. Lawrence River on the Charlevoix Massif
In winter, the slopes of Charlevoix overlooking the banks of the St. Lawrence turn white. The moment has arrived for winter sports enthusiasts to blaze a trail down the slopes of the Massif. So put on your skis, polish your snowboard or hang on to your sled. From your Resort, a cable car takes you to the summits of eastern Canada. Once up there, take the time to look at the impressive mountain top while enjoying a breathtaking view of the frozen river. Take advantage of this holiday in the heart of the snow-covered Canadian nature to increase the pace and feel the thrill.
Distance from the Resort: 3.8 km - 5 min
Explore the snowmobile trails
Explore the snowmobile trails with the family
A family trip to Canada is also an opportunity to think outside the box. Surprise the children with an exciting activity: snowmobiling. Through parks and reserves, in the woods or near towns, the region is teeming with winter circuits. Take advantage of your trip to Canada's frozen lands to learn how to use this form of transport which is iconic of northern countries. A trip to the heart of the great white spaces with your children awaits you in the company of a guide. Cross a boreal forest or a frozen lake. And as you go, get a sense of the most beautiful settings in Eastern Canada.
Distance from Resort: 65.1 km - 56 min
Dog sled ride
Visit Quebec, crossing eastern Canada by dog sled
Make your children's eyes light up with a spellbinding journey through the landscapes of Eastern Canada. Whether or not your visit is in the cold of winter, visit Quebec on a dog sled. No doubt the children will be enraptured with the chance to spend some time alongside the huskies. By sled or dog-scooter, this experience is a must during a family stay in Canada. Travel with your children around a lake, pass through a forest or follow the torrents to the waterfalls, your companion for the day will take you to see the most beautiful treasures of eastern Canada.
Distance from Resort: 27.2 km - 24 min
Ice skating
Ice skating: an authentic taste of Quebec to combine pirouettes and all manner of acrobatics.
Queen of the winter games disciplines, skating is a local institution. With skates on feet, the most seasoned can do pirouettes and acrobatics of all manner. Beginners progress quickly and soon move away from the edges of the track to try a few figures. Be careful not to fall.
The Québec Charlevoix Club Med is the only Resort with an ice rink. A feature that underlines the Resort's uniqueness.
On the slopes of Charlevoix
When winter comes and the snow covers Charlevoix, there are many activities available to you on your family trip to Canada.
Starting from the Club Med Resort of Quebec Charlevoix, you can go and test the powder on the slopes of the massif. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and hiking the white peaks of Canada will never leave you short of activities during a trip to Charlevoix. The region is a awash with made to measure adventures, first outing on the slopes for the little ones or a rapid descent for parents.
For the little ones on skis for the first time, the stay includes introductory activities and lessons. In addition to being a delight for athletic parents and children who love activities on the piste, the slopes of the massif offer a superb panorama of the St. Lawrence River, the town of Petite Rivière and the entire Charlevoix region. A family trip to Canada that knows no bounds in terms of emotion.
National Park in Eastern Canada
The summer nights in Canada get shorter, the countryside blooms and the weather is ideal for family activities. Escape the city to the Grands-Jardins National Park and drink in the scents of flowers and chlorophylls.
Use the opportunity of this family trip to Canada to take the children on an adventure in the great outdoors among the coniferous forests. This park located near the Resort offers several hiking trails with different levels of difficulty and duration. This excursion in the park is a real journey through the emblematic flora of Quebec including firs, poplars and spruces. Introduce your children to the joys of hiking. Wander around the hillsides, enjoy the fresh waters of the lake and give yourself a well-deserved break with this trip to observe the panorama of one of the most beautiful natural sites in Canada.
Distance from the Resort: 51.4 km - 43min
Fun holidays for children
Children have the chance to try out new activities and have fun during your family trip to Canada. Your stay at the Quebec Charlevoix Club Med Resort includes many services, games and discovery activities for your children.
Winter sports initiations, shows, workshops, skating rink, swimming pool... are available to keep your children busy. During this trip, take some time for yourself. To relax, whether exploring the wonders of Canada or simply giving your children a fun time, the Quebec Charlevoix Club Med Resort offers tailor-made services adapted to your needs.