Forest skating trails and ice paths in Quebec: 10 favourites

Skating among the trees under the lights is one of the most beautiful Quebec winter experiences. Here are ten ice trails and ice rings to discover as a family, several of them free.

In short: the longest, Domaine Enchanteur (about ten kilometres); the best free one, the Magog Ice Trail; the most magical near Quebec City, Shannon.

In the forest

1. Domaine Enchanteur

About ten kilometres of forest skating trails, with a mini-farm for little ones.

• 1180, rang Saint-Félix, Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
• See the listing

2. Chalet des sports de Shannon

A winding forest trail, lit at night under illuminated trees.

• 73, chemin de Gosford, Shannon
• See the listing

3. Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron

Lit forest skating trails, plus snow slides.

• 4, rue Louis-Jolliet, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
• See the listing

4. Parc des Pionniers

About 1 km in the forest, free, with skate rental.

• 14, chemin Hector-Bilodeau, Saint-Donat
• See the listing

Ice paths

5. Le Sentier glacé de Magog

2.8 km in four loops, lit at night, with heated chalets. Free.

• 58, rue Cabana, Magog
• See the listing

6. Parc régional de l'Île-Lebel

1 km lit and with music by the river, with a heated shelter.

• 396, rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny
• See the listing

7. Parc du Grand-Coteau

A trail of about 1 km around a pond, free.

• Boulevard de Mascouche, Mascouche
• See the listing

8. Parc des Chutes-Dorwin

An ice trail lit at night in the waterfall park.

• 3102, 1re Avenue, Rawdon
• See the listing

Ice rings in town

9. Site des sports d'hiver de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres

A lit 1.5 km ring along the Saint-Charles River, free.

• 25, rue de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres, Québec
• See the listing

10. Domaine de Maizerets

A lit ice ring on a heritage estate.

• 2000, boulevard Montmorency, Québec
• See the listing

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest skating trail?

Domaine Enchanteur, near Trois-Rivières, has about ten kilometres of trails, among the longest in Quebec.

Which ice trails are free?

The Magog Ice Trail, Parc des Pionniers in Saint-Donat, Parc du Grand-Coteau and Pointe-aux-Lièvres.

When do ice trails open?

Usually from late December to mid-March, depending on the weather. Check ice conditions on each site's website before you go.

Information checked on October 12, 2026. Prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before you go.