12 Outdoor Activities for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Activities for Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix — Souvenir Le Massif x Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Le Massif de Charlevoix is offering a moment worth capturing—quite literally. On February 14, from 1 to 3:00 p.m., photographer Alain Blanchette will be on site at the top of the La Bouchard run, near the Camp Boule restaurant, to memorialize your love against the majestic backdrop of the frozen Saint Lawrence River. Whether you’re skiing on your own, as a couple, or with friends, it’s a chance to leave with a memorable keepsake of your day on the mountain. The photos will then be shared on Le Massif’s Facebook page to commemorate the experience.
Photo Credit: Jean-Sébastien Chartier-Plante
2. Mont Sutton — Valentine’s Day on the Mountain
From February 13 to 15, Mont Sutton celebrates Valentine’s Day with a themed program spanning the entire weekend. Cupid will be flying around the slopes with, among other things, the love chairs on chairlift II: two red chairs where you might be invited on a cozy ride to the top by a special someone. The good vibes continue with a musical après-ski at Bar Le Tucker, featuring live music with AFTERGLOW on Friday and DJ RĀFFÖ on Saturday. On Saturday, February 14, the resort also hosts the fourth edition of Sutton en Cœur, an initiative tied to Heart Month that promotes physical activity and cardiovascular health, along with a heart hunt on the slopes. Demos and technical clinics—with Nordica and Les Chèvres de montagne, respectively—will round out the lively weekend.
Photo Credit: Mont Sutton
3. Sommer Saint-Sauveur — Pour l’amour du ski Weekend
From February 13 to 16, Sommet Saint-Sauveur honours the love of skiing with a fun weekend with events and activities for all ages. The festivities kick off on Friday with Bons Vivants Day, a friendly race for skiers aged 50 and over, with proceeds benefiting the Musée du Ski des Laurentides. Saturday evening features the torchlight descent, followed by a snowcat show and lively après-ski. On Sunday and Monday, entertainment zones welcome both young and old. The celebrations will be a convivial outing that singles, couples, and families will all enjoy.
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Photo Credit: Les Sommets
Alpine Touring Activities for Valentine’s Day
4. Mont Tremblant — Touring and Scandinavian Spa Combo
Nestled in the heart of the Upper Laurentian mountains, the renowned Mont Tremblant ski resort offers a superb network of alpine touring trails. Whether you’re skinning the Nord-Sud or the Johannsen, the trails are both challenging and fun. Savour these long climbs and stop at viewpoints to get a bite to eat before continuing your expedition and enjoying a descent down Mont Tremblant’s slopes. Once the day is over, head to the Scandinave Spa to relax in the baths, saunas and outdoor facilities.
Photo Credit: Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant
5. Mont-Orford — The Ski Duo
Mont-Orford offers an outstanding playground for touring enthusiasts. In fact, it has the most developed alpine touring zone in the Eastern Townships. With eleven uphill trails, there’s more than enough territory for a day of exploring. In addition, the trails are open until 10:00 p.m. so you can enjoy an evening of touring by headlamp.
To continue your adventure in the Eastern Townships, you can also explore the resort by chairlift so you can rack up as many runs as possible during the day. And if you prefer cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, Mont-Orford is located in the Parc national du Mont-Orford, which offers many activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Photo Credit: Mont-Orford
6. Mont Edouard — The Beauty of the Fjord and the Backcountry Area
Mont Edouard is one of Quebec’s true gems. With an abundant annual snowfall and few visitors, the place is perfect for a romantic getaway. The charming village of L’Anse-St-Jean offers small, friendly cafes and accommodation options for all budgets.
The Mont Edouard ski resort offers a vast patrolled backcountry skiing area, one of the largest in Quebec. With eight downhill sectors and twenty kilometres of trails, Mont Edouard’s backcountry has something for all levels. In addition, four huts are accessible to warm up during the day and can even be booked (very early in the season!) for overnight stays.
Photo Credit: Mont Edouard
Cross-Country Activities for Valentine’s Day
7. Station touristique Duchesnay — Cross-Country Skiing, Skating, Snowshoeing, and More in a Magical Setting
Are you a cross-country skiing enthusiast? The Station touristique Duchesnay offers an appealing package to make the most of a weekend getaway. It includes an overnight stay at the inn, a hearty breakfast and a pass to the Station touristique Duchesnay’s winter activities and facilities.
This Sépaq-affiliated cross-country ski area offers fifty kilometres of cross-country ski trails with four woodstove-heated huts. Plus, you’ll have access to an ice rink, more than twenty kilometres of snowshoe trails, snowtubing, a swimming pool and an outdoor jacuzzi. You get all this in an all-included package that lets you explore the beautiful area.
Photo Credit: Station touristique Duchesnay
8. La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park offers eighty kilometres of marked trails through the heart of the wilderness. Whether you’re classic cross-country skiing or skate skiing, La Mauricie National Park’s groomed trails are strewn with heated rest stops so you can take a break to rest and refuel. Offering loops or out-and-back routes, the trails range from beginner to expert. Meander through the forest and enjoy the Mauricie region’s landscapes in this grandiose national park.
Photo Credit: Mauricie National Park
9. Camping Sainte-Agathe — A Weekend of Discoveries
Accessible and well-maintained, the Camping Sainte-Agathe trail network is a well-kept secret of the Laurentians. With sixty kilometres of classic cross-country ski trails, the camping Sainte-Agathe network offers fifteen mechanically groomed trails ranging from easy to difficult. From the peaks to the shores of Petit Lac des Sables, there’s enough for a whole day or even a weekend of exploration. Plus, Camping Sainte-Agathe offers three warming huts and three warming pods. It’s a must-experience!
Photo Credit: Camping Sainte-Agathe
10. Camp Mercier – The Best Cross-Country Skiing Conditions
Camp Mercier has nothing left to prove: cross-country skiers go there knowing that they’re going to enjoy a top-notch trail network. Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, Camp Mercier offers seventy kilometres of cross-country ski trails, including fifty for classic skiing and twenty for skate skiing.
Since the Réserve faunique des Laurentides is less than an hour from Quebec City, you can stay in the capital or book accommodations on the reserve. However, you’ll need to book well in advance to get your hands on one of the huts at Camp Mercier!
Photo Credit: Camp Mercier - Réserve faunique des Laurentides
Valentine’s Day Activities on Snowshoes
11. Parc National du Mont-Mégantic — Snowshoeing under the Stars
Why not enjoy some time outdoors under the stars for Valentine’s Day? Parc national du Mont-Mégantic offers an astronomy activity at the ASTROLAB and a torchlit snowshoe hike.
Known for its observatory, Parc national du Mont-Mégantic has two sectors, the Observatoire and Franceville, each of which features twenty kilometres of snowshoe trails. Explore the ridges and Mont Saint-Joseph by various routes. In addition, there are warming huts that can be booked for self-guided multi-day hikes. Create a memorable weekend for your significant other under the most beautiful starry skies.
Photo Credit: Parc national du Mont-Mégantic
12. Parc Éco Laurentides — Snowshoeing and Treehouses
A little-known 1770-hectare natural area, the Parc Éco Laurentides is well worth a visit. Located in Mont-Blanc, the park offers several outdoor activities, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. In addition to snowshoeing trails through the deep woods, the park also offers lodging in the Refuges Perchés treehouses. The park’s different cozy huts are a dreamy place to spend Valentine’s Day weekend!
Photo Credit: Les Refuges Perchés
