QUÉBEC SPORTS FIELD GUIDE
Winter Magic in Québec City: Funicular Vistas, a Dufferin Terrace Toboggan and Night Skating
A compact, 3-hour outdoor walking tour that pairs a scenic funicular ride, the iconic Dufferin Terrace toboggan slide and skating beneath festive lights—useful for planning a single, energetic winter outing.
Winter Magic in Québec City: Funicular Vistas, a Dufferin Terrace Toboggan and Night Skating.
This 3-hour winter walking experience in Québec City distills classic Canadian winter pleasures into a single outing: ascend by funicular for sweeping panoramas, take an adrenaline-charged run down the Dufferin Terrace slide, glide on a picturesque ice rink under festive lights and finish with a warming cup of hot chocolate—an efficient, memorable immersion in Québec’s winter spirit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dufferin Terrace Toboggan Slide
A signature Québec City thrill: an exhilarating toboggan run on the Dufferin Terrace that pairs speed with sweeping views of the Château Frontenac and the St. Lawrence.
Scenic Funicular Ride
Begin the tour with a funicular ascent that offers breathtaking panoramas of the winter cityscape below—an immediate scene-setter for the day’s activities.
Skating and Hot Chocolate
Lace up for a spin on the South Shore ice rink, lit by festive lights and framed by historic architecture, then warm up with the included cup of hot chocolate.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
This is a brisk, outdoors-first outing that moves from viewpoint to adrenaline to quiet motion: a funicular lift to take in panoramas, a fast toboggan descent on the Dufferin Terrace, followed by relaxed ice skating beneath festive lights and a communal hot drink to close the 3-hour loop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately 3 hours.
Included items: ski goggles, skate rental, toboggan slides, funicular and ferry access where applicable, a guide, a hot drink and taxes.
Skate rental and ski goggles are provided as part of the trip; participants should dress for extended outdoor winter conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
How many people are in a group?
Group size is limited to up to 12 people.
Are skates and other equipment provided?
Yes—skate rental and ski goggles are included as part of the experience.
Is there food or a warm drink included?
A hot drink (hot chocolate) is included to warm up after the activities.
What activities are part of the tour?
The itinerary includes a funicular ride, a run on the Dufferin Terrace toboggan slide, ice skating on the South Shore rink and a concluding hot chocolate.