Quebec City Parks and Gardens

(Quebec City, Quebec - QC, Canada)

Home to a number of spreading parks and gardens, Quebec City's parklands offers many year-round recreational activities, including tennis, golf, fishing and canoeing. During the winter months in Quebec City, the largest parklands feature a range of winter sports, which even include cross-country skiing.

Quebec City's parks and gardens are particularly popular during the summer months, hosting many large outdoor festivals, events and concerts. Here are Quebec City's main parks and gardens.

Battlefields National Park

Address: 835 Wilfrid Laurier Avenue, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1R 2L3, Canada
Tel: +1 418 648 4071
Standing in the St. Jean-Baptiste district of Quebec City, Battlefields National Park is known locally as the 'Plains of Abraham'. One of the city's best loved parks, Battlefields National Park has much to offer, including picnic spots, recreational areas and the landmark Martello Towers, which offer superb views.
Open hours: daily, July to October - 08:30 to 17:30; November to June - 08:30 to 17:00
Admission: free

Domaine Cataraqui

Address: 2141 St. Louis Road, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1T 1P9, Canada
Tel: +1 418 681 3010
The Domaine Cataraqui is the perfect respite, tucked away from busy city life, in the Sainte Foy area of Quebec City. Featuring spacious parklands with landscaped gardens and scenic views, the Domaine Cataraqui is known for its historic 19th-century villa and a number of notable outdoor summer events.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students and children, children under 12 free

Cartier Brébeuf National Historic Site

Address: 175 de l'Espinay Street, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1K 7R3, Canada
One of the most beautiful national parks in the Quebec City area, the Cartier Brébeuf National Historic Site lies in the suburbs, alongside the St. Charles River. Highlights here include an interpretive center, walking and cycle trails, landscaped gardens, guided tours and historical buildings. The Brébeuf National Historic Site is managed by the Federal Government.
Open hours: daily, May to August - 10:00 to 17:00; September - 13:00 to 16:00, November to April - by appointment
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children and families, children under six free

Domaine de Maizerets

Address: 2000 Montmorency Boulevard, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1J 5E7, Canada
Featuring a popular bicycle path, which connects the Old City area with the Montmorency Falls, Quebec City's Domaine de Maizerets is home to large expanses of open grass, an arboretum, a number of historical buildings, nature trails and many seasonal events, including summer concerts and winter cross-country skiing.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: free

Laurentides Wildlife Preserve

Address: Highway 175 North, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G7B 4R5, Canada
Tel: +1 418 890 6527
Located on the outskirts of Quebec City, the Laurentides Wildlife Preserve is an important conservation area, covering a vast area of natural landscape. Recreational activities are plentiful in the park and include fishing and canoeing along the scenic Jacques Cartier River, together with nature trails and rustic accommodation options.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: free