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From Québec City to Charlevoix, three great mountains share the region's skiers, less than a two-hour drive from one another: Le Massif de Charlevoix and its runs that plunge toward the river, Mont-Sainte-Anne and its three faces, and Stoneham with its night skiing at the city's doorstep. Ski Québec Charlevoix is the independent guide to this destination: where to ski, where to stay, how to get here and what to do at night, from dinner in Old Québec to a blackjack table at the Casino de Charlevoix.
3 mountains
Le Massif de Charlevoix
770 m of vertical
The highest vertical drop in Eastern Canada, runs that seem to plunge into the St. Lawrence and a sled run of about 7.5 km. In the evening, Baie-Saint-Paul and its bistros are twenty minutes away.
DiscoverMont-Sainte-Anne
625 m of vertical
Three faces, about 70 runs, night skiing and one of the largest cross-country centers in the country, 40 minutes from Québec City.
DiscoverStoneham
345 m of vertical
Québec City's mountain: some forty runs on three peaks, terrain parks and a large network of lit runs.
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a multitude of possibilities
Let's Dive Into the City
Historic Québec City, with its Old City charm and winter magic, combines cool urban attractions with snowy slopes just minutes away.
Under its mantle of white, the city puts on a show that's unique in North America: the ramparts of Old Québec, the Carnival, the Hôtel de Glace and Stoneham about twenty minutes from downtown. Escape the everyday in one of the most exciting cities on the continent.
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An Exceptional Setting
Charlevoix is one huge playground set in an enchanting landscape, between river and mountains.
Charlevoix is where food lovers are getting together this winter. Known for its breathtaking scenery, its tradition of hospitality and its local fare, the region has everything to offer winter enthusiasts, from the runs at Le Massif to the fine restaurants of La Malbaie.
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casino de charlevoix
A Night in La Malbaie
In Charlevoix, après-ski has an address everyone knows: the Casino de Charlevoix, opened by Loto-Québec in 1994 in Pointe-au-Pic, next to the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and about an hour from the slopes of Le Massif. Many skiers end their Saturday there with dinner overlooking the river, followed by a few hands of blackjack.
Our Après-Ski section explains how to go from a day of skiing to a night of gaming without rushing, and covers the essentials for a first visit:
- a weekend itinerary of skiing and evenings out, from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie;
- the basic rules for a first visit, explained simply;
- betting on hockey and winter sports in Québec.
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to read this winter
three mountains within easy reach
By Air
Jean Lesage International Airport is the gateway to Eastern Québec, with connections to Montréal, Toronto and several U.S. cities.
By Car
Montréal ~ 2 hr 45 min
Toronto ~ 8 hr
New York ~ 8 hr 30 min
By Bus
Buses link Montréal and Québec City several times a day, and ski shuttles serve some of the mountains from the city in season.