The best snow tubing and sledding spots in Quebec for families
Sledding is kids' favourite winter activity, and Quebec has some of the biggest tubing parks in the world. Here are the best, from big tube parks to free hills in town.
In short: for a big day out, Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut or Valcartier; for little ones, the Family side at Matha; for a free outing, Pointe-aux-Lièvres in Quebec City.
The big tubing parks
1. Les Glissades du Domaine des Pays-d'en-Haut
Billed as the largest snow tubing centre in the world: about 90 runs on three slopes, with no minimum age.
- 440, chemin Avila, Piedmont
- See the listing
2. Village Vacances Valcartier
More than 35 slides served by lifts, including snow rafting and the Tornado, mid-December to mid-March.
- 2280, boulevard Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
- See the listing
3. Super Glissades Matha
A Family side lit at night for little ones, and an Adrenaline side for older kids.
- 2650, route Louis-Cyr (route 131 Nord), Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- See the listing
4. Sommet Saint-Sauveur
Snow tubing in winter, to pair with night skiing.
- 655, chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur
- See the listing
Unique slides
5. Au 1884 – Les glissades de la Terrasse Dufferin
A tradition over a century old: race down an icy wooden track on a toboggan, in front of the Château Frontenac.
- Terrasse Dufferin (à côté du Château Frontenac), Québec
- See the listing
6. Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron
Slides, lit forest skating trails and cross-country skiing, 30 minutes from Quebec City.
- 4, rue Louis-Jolliet, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
- See the listing
Free or low-cost sledding
7. Site des sports d'hiver de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres
A free sledding hill in Quebec City, with tube rental at the pavilion.
- 25, rue de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres, Québec
- See the listing
8. Parc régional de l'Île-Lebel
A lit sledding hill with a drop of about 10 m, on the river in Repentigny.
- 396, rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny
- See the listing
9. Centre de la nature de Laval
Snow tubing in Laval's big free park.
- 901, avenue du Parc, Laval
- See the listing
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest tubing park in Quebec?
Les Glissades du Domaine des Pays-d'en-Haut, in Piedmont, bills itself as the largest snow tubing centre in the world, with about 90 runs.
Is there a minimum age for tubing?
At Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut there is no minimum age. Elsewhere, check each slide's rules on the official website.
When do the slides open?
Most open from mid-December to mid-March, depending on snow. Spring break is very busy: arrive early.
Information checked on October 12, 2026. Prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before you go.
