10 Best Parks in Quebec City

Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge is a fun park that was formerly the residence of the lieutenant governor for nearly a century until it was opened to the public. Being a residence, it's not only home to vibrant gardens and parkland, but you'll find historic buildings as well.

Just less than 60 acres in size, you'll find plenty of space at this park complete with wooded areas, walkways, and gardens to explore. Accessing it all is completely free as well. You'll find it in south Saint-Sacrement by the 175 highway.

Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a scenic park known primarily for its waterfall, which is actually taller than Niagara Falls, that also features viewpoints, cable cars, and ziplines. The waterfall itself reaches heights of more than 272 feet, which is nearly 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls.

Plenty of activities are available in this park, and you can visit all year long. If you're feeling daring, you can go along the zip lines over the plunge pool, or you can relax in the cable car that offers stunning views at a leisurely pace. You'll find it all northeast of downtown where the Barrage des Marches-Naturelles meets the St. Lawrence River.

The Plains of Abraham is a historic park area with plenty of tranquil green space as well as a rich history dating back centuries. While the park was established in 1908, the area is best known historically for the Battle of the Plains of Abraham back in 1759.

When you visit the park, you'll find what is effectively the opposite of a battlefield. Its massive 240 acres of space are notably relaxing and well-maintained, though you'll still find room for sports and festivals if you're looking for something a bit more lively than a stroll. You can get to the park just south of downtown and it's located close to the riverbank.

La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain is a fairly large park located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River where you'll find unique zones with diverse fun experiences. You'll find 8 different sections of the park in total, and they all have something special to offer, meaning everyone can find something enjoyable here.

Among the park's different sections, you'll find a wetland and conservation area along with an old woodland with intersecting walking paths. Additionally, you can visit designated sporting areas as well as gardens, fountains, and river mists. You can get to this park in L'Anse-Victoria a few miles southwest of downtown.

Parc Victoria is a popular urban park where you'll find a wide variety of sports facilities alongside a stadium and municipal court. It's easy to get active here, whether you're looking to play soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey, or tennis. There are even places for skateboarding at this park.

One of the most notable aspects of this park is the Stade Canac baseball stadium. You can catch a game here as the home stadium of the Quebec Capitales with a 4,300 seat capacity in total. It's all accessible in Saint-Roch by the St. Charles River's southern shore.

Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier is a popular beach park where you can enjoy vibrant greenery as well as soft sands all by the banks of the river. This beach park has something to offer all year long with swimming during the summer and snow-shoeing during the winter.

You won't have any problems finding something to do in this park, no matter what time of year you visit. The scenic and well-maintained trails are good for hiking whenever you like, while the green space makes ideal spots for picnics. It's all located along the St Lawrence River's north shore a few miles southwest of downtown.

Domaine de Maizerets is a fun and tranquil park known for its walking trails, gardens, and diverse bird population within an urban area. It's nearly 67 acres in size, and it features almost 7 miles of walking trails throughout. Along the way, you'll find a wide variety of birds, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

This park is also home to an iconic arboretum where you'll find plenty of vibrant and impressive greenery. If you visit in the winter, you'll find additional activities available like ice skating and skiing. You'll find it all a little over a mile due north of Old Quebec.

Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende is a breathtaking botanical garden and park where you'll find thousands of diverse plant species arranged with an alluring aesthetic. Almost 4,000 different species are on display here, and they're set up based on their biological families.

When you visit this garden, you'll be met with well-maintained walking trails that make it easy to explore the diversity of color and form the local plants have. Whether you're visiting the water garden or the broad pergola, there's always something exciting to see. You can see it all a few miles west of downtown in the Laval University area.

Parc Chauveau is a large wooded park that surrounds a portion of the St. Charles River with walking trails and boating opportunities. The park features quite a few entries for canoes and kayaks if you're looking to venture on the water itself, though you'll still find plenty of walking trails too.

In addition to walking and boating, this park is also home to a diverse selection of bird species, making it a popular destination for bird watchers. Several sports fields are available as well. See for yourself a few miles northwest of downtown in the Neufchatel area.

Parc des Champs-de-Bataille or the Battlefields Park is a massive area that offers not only tranquil green space but historical sites as well. The Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the Battle of Sainte-Foy both took place here centuries ago, with the park itself being older than 100 years as well, being established in 1908.

When you visit this park, you'll find plenty of walking trails, but you may also want to stop by the Martello Towers, which are historic defensive towers open for visitors these days. See it all for yourself south of downtown near the western riverbank.