Head to Sommet Edelweiss, where the snow tubing park features five tubing lanes and a lift. It’s an easy activity to add to a family day out, whether you ski or not. 

Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, winter hiking, wildlife encounters and museum visits — the Outaouais offers plenty of ways to enjoy winter as a family. You can easily combine an outdoor activity with a warm indoor break in the same day. 

Sommet Edelweiss is especially well suited for first-time experiences on snow. Two learning areas, a covered magic carpet and guidance from certified instructors allow kids and adults alike to learn gradually and build confidence. 

Extend your day instead of heading straight home. Stop in Wakefield for a meal and enjoy the village atmosphere, explore Chelsea or treat yourself to some downtime at Nordik Spa Village. You can also take advantage of Gatineau Park and its beautiful winter scenery.

You don’t need to ski to enjoy winter in the Outaouais. Snow tubing, Nordic spas, museums, restaurants, winter walks and local food experiences make it easy to create a getaway at your own pace. 

Alternate outdoor activities with warm indoor breaks. A few ski runs or a short winter hike can be followed by a meal, a visit to the Canadian Museum of History or a thermal experience in Chelsea. The idea is simple: enjoy winter without having to spend the entire day outside. 

You can stay right at the mountain and enjoy a meal at Easy Street Resto-Bar, with views of the illuminated slopes and a lively après-ski atmosphere. Wakefield and Chelsea also offer plenty of great places to continue your day over a meal. 

Wakefield, Chelsea and the surrounding area offer inns, hotels, cottages and nature-based accommodations. It’s a great way to turn a day of skiing or outdoor activities into a true winter getaway. 

Absolutely. That’s one of the advantages of the region. For example, you can ski or go snow tubing at Sommet Edelweiss, stop in Wakefield for a meal, then finish the day in Chelsea or head back to the mountain for night skiing.