Just 20 minutes north of Quebec City, North America’s largest winter playground, Valcartier Vacation Village, opens for the winter season today, December 16.
Originally scheduled to open on December 10, lack of snow forced the winter park to postpone its winter opening. To celebrate the season opening, a special $20 pass, taxes included, is offered for December 17 and 18 only.
The year-round park has 42 winter slides for thrill-seekers of all ages, 17 mechanical lifts, and several skating paths. Visitors can put their courage to the test by zooming down one of the four steep ‘Himalaya’ slides hugging the mountainside. There are also restaurants and bars onsite.
The facility is open daily in January and February from 10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a special schedule through March break. In the summer, it converts into a massive water park.