⚓Discover 8 places to go snowmobiling in Quebec

Here we go straight back to Canada. And yes, winter is approaching and a mad desire for cold, snow and outdoor activities is felt! After having recently presented all the activities to do in winter in Quebec, I suggest you focus here on one of the most popular activities for travelers and locals alike: snowmobiling.
Along with dog sledding, snowmobiling is the winter activity par excellence to do in Quebec. The reasons for this enthusiasm? Probably because the ancestor of the snowmobile was born in Quebec and thousands of kilometers of trails await you throughout the province! In addition, it is a means of transportation that can be very useful to reach remote and snow-free places in Quebec. So in addition to being pleasant, this activity is useful. That's a lot of reasons to leave go snowmobiling in Quebec.

Summary:

Aventure Inukshuk – Québec
Top Location – Charlevoix
Extreme Chic-Chocs – Gaspésie
Arctic Adventure – Montreal
OrganisAction – Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Raid along the Saint-Laurent
Daaquam Outfitter – Appalachian Boiler
Camp Taurus – Lanaudière

Aventure Inukshuk

Québec

Let's start this article with the Aventure Inukshuk outdoor activity center, located about a 40-minute drive from Quebec City. If you have already read our article on the 10 places to go dog sledding in Quebec, then this center may tell you something. Indeed, various outdoor activities are offered by Aventure Inukshuk, including dog sledding and snowmobiling.

With a vast workable area, you can enjoy the varied landscapes and nature less than an hour's drive from Quebec. On the program, a beautiful snowmobile outing of about 1h30. Complete extreme cold and safety equipment is included. It includes mittens, snowsuits, boots and a helmet.

You can book this activity directly online: Snowmobile ride near Quebec

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Top Rental

Charlevoix

I now suggest you leave for the beautiful region of Charlevoix, north of Quebec, along the St. Lawrence River. This tourist region is renowned for its nature, its snow-capped mountains in the middle of winter and above all, its cultural and artistic richness. So if you want to live a unique experience, I invite you to go to the Top Location snowmobile rental company located in La Malbaie, on the banks of the river, not far from the casino and the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu hotel (a very nice hotel top of the range with an exceptional view).

You will be taken care of by extremely welcoming and professional guides. The equipment is included in the rental price. You have different excursion options: from 2 hours to 3 days, with or without a guide. You will also have the choice between different models of snowmobiles. It is strongly recommended to opt for an outing with a guide because he will know the paths to take and the possible dangers to avoid. Snowmobiling is an activity that can represent certain risks if it is not practiced in a careful manner. For more information and to book, you can visit the website of Top Location Charlevoix directly.

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Note some important elements for the practice of snowmobiling:
Minimum age: To drive a snowmobile, you must have a driver's license, but also be over 21 years old. As for the passenger, some centers define a minimum age (about 10 years old) others allow young people as soon as their feet touch the footrests.
Bail : all snowmobile rental companies require a deposit of 2000 or 2500$CAD in the event of damage.
Equipements: finally, safety equipment is usually provided. As for extreme cold clothing, it can be provided or offered as an option.

Extreme Chic-Chocs

Gaspésie

For this place to go snowmobiling in Quebec, I suggest you cross the Saint-Laurent and go to Gaspésie. This region is famous for these landscapes and its kilometers of coastline. In summer, you can observe both terrestrial and marine fauna with various species of whales among others.
As for winter, Gaspésie offers sumptuous landscapes between the sea and snowy forests.

If you want to go snowmobiling in this region, you can go to Extrême Chic-Chocs. The latter offers various off-trail snowmobile rides and takes you to discover the Monts Chic-Chocs offering a 360-degree view of the surroundings with the sea in the background.
Different packages are offered depending on the number of people and the duration of the outing. You can find all this information on the Extreme Chic-Chocs website.

Call on a specialist from Canada!
If you want to leave with peace of mind, I recommend that you call on Imagine-Canada. This is a travel agency specializing in Quebec and Canada. They will be able to answer you and help you plan your stay. Whether it is a tailor-made trip or an organized tour, you will have a wide choice! Learn more 8 places to go snowmobiling in Quebec

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Arctic Adventure

Montreal

I now suggest that you come back to Montreal. Arctic Aventure is an activity center located about an hour's drive from Montreal. Several packages are available: from half a day to a full day. But what is interesting with this organization is that it offers a one-day snowmobile package with a departure from Montreal. This option can be very convenient if you don't want to drive to get to the meeting point. Full equipment is provided and children are accepted from 1 years old.

If you want to combine snowmobiling and dog sledding, then Arctic Adventure is even more interesting. Indeed, packages combining these two flagship activities are available to you.

All the information and details of these different packages can be found on the website of Arctic Adventure.

What is included and what is not:
Gasoline : very often, a full tank for an outing is included in the price. If you go on several days, it is possible that the first one is offered and that the following ones are at your expense. To be checked with each rental company.
The taxes : attention, in Quebec, in general, the prices displayed do not include taxes. You must therefore add about 15% of the price to have the final budget to pay.
Tips : the custom of tipping is very present in Quebec. Whether it's your guide, a waiter, or a doorman, tipping is greatly appreciated.

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OrganisAction

Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Let's continue this discovery of the most beautiful places to go snowmobiling in Quebec with this center located in the beautiful region of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. This activity is an opportunity to discover magnificent trails and beautiful views of the Saguenay Fjord. Opt for a guided excursion and learn more about this region and its famous fjord thanks to the valuable commentary of your guide.

Regarding the proposed outings, you will have the choice between different excursion durations ranging from 1h30 to a whole day. Plus, you'll be able to choose options like a hot tub or a snowmobile and dog sledding combo. If you are interested in this center in the heart of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, then find all the practical information and details of the packages on the website Organisaction.

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Raid along the Saint-Laurent

If you are a big snowmobile fan, then this part is very likely to interest you. Indeed, I propose here a snowmobile raid that lasts a week. On the program, a circuit departing from Montreal, which takes you to Quebec City, then to Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, crossing beautiful regions such as Charlevoix or Mauricie.

This snowmobile raid is offered by a French travel agency and above all, specialized in Quebec and Canada. Several departures take place between early January and until mid-March.

Interested in this tour? Go straight to the website ofImagine-Canada : Quebec, snowmobile raid.

Daaquam Outfitter

Appalachian Boiler

Now head to a lesser-known region that has some great surprises in store for you: the Chaudière-Appalaches region. It is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, between Quebec and the Main, in the United States. You will find splendid landscapes and dozens of kilometers for practicing various winter activities, including snowmobiling. This outfitter is in the middle of nature, in the heart of this region. You can come and practice snowmobiling or even plan a stay of one day or more to take full advantage of this typical winter environment.

Several packages will be offered to you: 1h, 3h or 8h. Of course, the minimum age required to drive is 21 as everywhere. Prices start from CAD$95 per person (approximately €66) up to CAD$265 for the 8am outing (approximately €184). Information and reservations on the website of the Daaquam Outfitter.

Camp Bull

Lanaudière

To conclude this article, I take you to the Lanaudière region, north of Montreal. Another very beautiful region for snowmobiling in Quebec. This activity center is located on the shores of Lac Taureau, which is also a regional park. Snowmobiling will be an original way to discover these splendid winter landscapes between snowy forests and frozen lakes.
Several options are available to you depending on your level and what you want to do as an outing: half a day, a day, or even a 2-day raid. These options are of course guided. I strongly recommend that you opt for an accompanied outing. Free rentals are dedicated to regulars and people familiar with snowmobile traffic in Quebec.
During this excursion, you will discover wild landscapes full of freedom. If you want to know more, go directly to the Camp Taureau website.

My opinion on this activity

This article is coming to an end. As you can see, Quebec is a province very conducive to various winter sports such as snowmobiling. With nearly 33 kilometers of marked trails for snowmobiles, the choice is vast. In this article, I have chosen to present you 300 places to go snowmobiling in Quebec, but you can find many more depending on where you are.
If you like snowmobiling, you will also like dog sledding. Some centers offer to combine these two flagship activities, which is very interesting and complementary for a day rich in emotions and memories.
And for the more enthusiastic, you can also set off for several days in a row during a snowmobile raid.
The last option available to you is to opt for a multi-activity stay in an outfitter. From there, you can enjoy all the winter outdoor activities available without having to take your vehicle. An interesting solution because in the middle of winter, visits are more limited.