Water parks and splash pads: 6 cool family outings
When it's hot out, nothing beats a day of getting soaked. Here are six places where kids can slide, swim and run through water jets, from big water parks to calmer splash pads for little ones.
In short: the biggest is Village Vacances Valcartier, near Quebec City, with 35 water slides; the Granby Zoo's Amazoo combines animals and swimming; for toddlers, the splash pad at Rivière-du-Nord Park is quieter.
The big water parks
1. Village Vacances Valcartier
The outdoor water park has 35 water slides, a wave pool and lazy rivers, from mid-June to late August. Bora Parc, a tropical indoor water park, is open year-round.
- 2280 Valcartier Boulevard, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
- About 25 minutes from downtown Quebec City
- See the listing
2. Granby Zoo and Amazoo
In summer, the Amazoo water park adds slides, splash pads and a pool to your zoo visit. Plan a full day.
- 1050 David-Bouchard Boulevard North, Granby
- See the listing
3. Bromont, montagne d'expériences
The ski resort turns into a water park in summer, about an hour from Montreal on Highway 10.
- 150 Rue Champlain, Bromont
- See the listing
4. Sommet Saint-Sauveur
The Laurentians' water park, at the foot of the ski slopes, about an hour from Montreal. The village of Saint-Sauveur is right next door for dinner.
- 655 Chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur
- See the listing
To pair with another outing
5. Parc Safari
After the drive-through among the animals, the water park lets everyone cool off in summer. About 35 minutes from Montreal.
- 242 Rang Roxham, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle
- Open Wednesday to Sunday
- See the listing
6. Rivière-du-Nord Regional Park
A splash pad, a playground and an obstacle course, plus trails to Wilson Falls. A calmer, inexpensive outing.
- 750 Chemin de la Rivière-du-Nord, Saint-Jérôme
- Free for ages 0 to 5
- See the listing
What about neighbourhood splash pads?
Most Quebec towns have free splash pads in their parks in summer. Check your municipality's website to find the closest one: it's often the perfect outing for 2- to 6-year-olds.
Our tips
- Buy tickets online: it's often cheaper and faster.
- Bring water shoes, a towel for each child and water-resistant sunscreen.
- Check the minimum height for slides on the park's website: some are for bigger kids only.
- Life jackets for little ones are often lent on site: ask.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest water park in Quebec?
Village Vacances Valcartier, near Quebec City, with 35 water slides, a wave pool and lazy rivers.
Is there a water park open in winter?
Yes: Bora Parc, at Village Vacances Valcartier, is an indoor water park open year-round. See also our article on indoor pools and water parks.
Where should we go with toddlers?
Municipal splash pads and the one at Rivière-du-Nord Park are calmer and suited to little ones.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and opening dates may change: confirm with each place before you go.
