Thrills for the whole family: 10 activities for fearless kids
Do your kids crave adrenaline? Here are ten activities for families who love a thrill, from indoor skydiving at age 3 to zip lines over a waterfall. Always check the minimum age and height before booking.
In short: from age 3, iFLY; from age 6, the Saute-Moutons jet boat; for older kids, the 300 m zip line at Montmorency Falls and via ferrata routes.
In the air
1. iFLY Montreal
Fly like a skydiver in a vertical wind tunnel, with an instructor. Open from age 3.
- 2700 Avenue du Cosmodôme, Laval
- See the listing
2. Montmorency Falls Park
A 300 m zip line and a via ferrata by a waterfall taller than Niagara, 15 minutes from Old Quebec.
- 5300 Sainte-Anne Boulevard, Quebec City
- See the listing
3. Parc du Domaine Vert
A treetop adventure course in the forest, 30 minutes from Montreal.
- 10423 Montée Sainte-Marianne, Mirabel
- See the listing
4. Clip 'n Climb Laval
34 climbing walls up to 10 metres, plus the Free Fall and Leap of Faith challenges for the bravest.
- 2929 Saint-Martin Boulevard West, Laval
- See the listing
On the water
5. Saute-Moutons
The jet boat on the Lachine Rapids: splashing waves. Minimum age: 6.
- 1 Rue Quai de l'Horloge (Old Port), Montreal
- See the listing
6. Jacques-Cartier National Park
River runs by miniraft or tube in summer, 30 minutes from Quebec City.
- 103 Chemin du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury
- See the listing
7. Mont-Tremblant National Park
A via ferrata, on top of canoeing and swimming.
- 3824 Chemin du Lac-Supérieur, Lac-Supérieur
- See the listing
On wheels and snow
8. TAG E-Karting & Amusement
Three-storey electric go-karting. Check the minimum age and height.
- 270 Rue Sicard, Sainte-Thérèse
- See the listing
9. Village Vacances Valcartier
More than 35 snow slides in winter, including the Tornado, and 35 water slides in summer.
- 2280 Valcartier Boulevard, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
- See the listing
10. Super Glissades Matha
The Adrenaline side for the boldest (the Family side is there for little ones).
- 2650 Route Louis-Cyr, Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- See the listing
Our tips
- Each activity has its own minimum age, height or weight: check before promising it to the kids.
- Read the waiver and sign it online before you go when possible.
- Bring a change of clothes for Saute-Moutons and minirafts.
Frequently asked questions
Which thrill activity suits a 5-year-old?
iFLY, open from age 3, or the Family side of the snow slides.
Where can we zip line near Quebec City?
At Montmorency Falls Park, with a 300 m zip line.
Where can we ride a jet boat in Montreal?
With Saute-Moutons at the Old Port, from age 6, mid-May to early October.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Minimum ages, prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before booking.
