{"id":1781,"date":"2025-01-21T20:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T01:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/?p=1781"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:51:38","slug":"5-inclusive-outdoor-activities-in-la-jc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/5-inclusive-outdoor-activities-in-la-jc\/","title":{"rendered":"5 inclusive outdoor activities in La Jacques-Cartier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Winter is an incredible season for outdoor activities. What could be better than taking a breath of crisp, cool air on a sunny morning? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you live with functional limitations, you can still enjoy winter to the fullest, since more and more tourist activities are now accessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are 5 inclusive outdoor activities in the beautiful Jacques-Cartier region.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive Outdoor Activities #1 : Adventures with Bivouaq Inclusive Travel Agency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keroul-simon-clark.jpg\" alt=\"5 inclusive outdoor activities\" class=\"wp-image-3237\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:840px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo : Simon Clark &#8211; K\u00e9roul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for adventure? The <a href=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/activity\/bivouaq-inclusive-adventure-tourism-agency-2\/\">Bivouaq<\/a> travel agency offers you the opportunity to visit beautiful places all over Qu\u00e9bec, including the Jacques-Cartier region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their experienced guides and specialized equipment, you\u2019ll get to explore places you thought were inaccessible\u2014all in complete safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside a group composed of participants with and without disabilities, you\u2019ll enjoy hiking, climbing, camping, Nordic skiing, and more. Whether you choose to go for a single day, a weekend, or longer, you\u2019ll be sure to meet some memorable people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive Outdoor Activities #2 : Snowmobile Expeditions with Nord Expe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/keroulsimonclarkmotoneige-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Motoneige pour personne \u00e0 mobilit\u00e9 r\u00e9duite avec NordExp\u00e9 situ\u00e9 \u00e0 Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval dans la r\u00e9gion de La Jacques-Cartier\" class=\"wp-image-2740\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:840px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Snowmobiling remains a very popular winter sport. And people with reduced mobility (including paraplegics) can also try the experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/activity\/nord-expe-2\/\">Nord Expe,<\/a> in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval offers you the opportunity to ride along the trails and go for guided rides on snowmobiles with specialized seats that provide good back and side support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different packages available for exciting trips in beautiful natural surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive Outdoor Activities #3 : Skiing at Stoneham or Lac-Beauport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/web_ski_stoneham-10-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Ski alpin adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 la Station touristique Stoneham en collaboration avec la Fondation des sports adapt\u00e9s du qu\u00e9bec. MRC de La Jacques-Cartier\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:840px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing snow sports while living with a physical limitation is entirely possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1995, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsadaptes.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fondation des sports adapt\u00e9s<\/a> has been offering an adapted skiing program so that you can glide through the trails of this marvelous mountain while benefiting from specialized equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified ASF instructors will teach you various techniques, they will also guide you through different trails and most importantly, they will provide you with exceptional outdoor experiences. Assistance and equipment are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/activity\/station-touristique-stoneham-2\/\">Stoneham Tourist Station<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/activity\/le-relais-2\/\">Le Relais Ski Center<\/a>, you will need to be self-sufficient and have your own equipment. However, the center offers a discount for the person with reduced mobility and their companion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive Outdoor Activities #4 : Vacations at Cit\u00e9 Joie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ski-de-fond-adapte-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Cit\u00e9 Joie, ski de fond adapt\u00e9 pour les enfants\" class=\"wp-image-2736\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:840px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that there\u2019s a vacation and respite centre for people with disabilities in Lac-Beauport? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, the non-profit <a href=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/activity\/cite-joie-2\/\">Cit\u00e9 Joie<\/a> welcomes a multitude of visitors who have physical or intellectual disabilities or an autism spectrum disorder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s for a weekend respite or a spring break camp, the stays are always fun and full of things to do. Expect to experience a host of cultural, artistic, and outdoor activities! For more information on tourism for people with physical limitations, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keroul.qc.ca\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K\u00e9roul<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive Outdoor Activities #5 : Paranordic Cross-Country Ski at Sentiers du Moulin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/web-ski-adapte-sdm-photo-fondation-sports-adatpes-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Ski paranordique aux Sentiers du Moulin\" class=\"wp-image-2734\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:840px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsadaptes.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fondation des sports adapt\u00e9s<\/a> provides individuals with functional limitations access to a sled to travel cross-country ski trails with their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A first outing with an experienced volunteer instructor will enable the participant and their campanion to learn the basics of skiing independently for future outings.  It is essential to have good seated balance and upper body strength to propel yourself, even on uphill slopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the sled model at Sentiers du Moulin is narrow and may not accommodate everyone (maximum weight of pounds, maximum hip width of 17 inched). To use this sled, <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsadaptes.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact the Fondation des sports adapt\u00e9s.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about tourism in La Jacques-Cartier for individuals with restricted physical abilities, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keroul.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> K\u00e9roul&#8217;s website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsadaptes.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fondation des sports adapt\u00e9s<\/a> promotes inclusion through sports, another wonderful team for accessibility to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photos:\u00a0 from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keroul.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0K\u00e9roul<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audetphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audet Photo,<\/a> Cit\u00e9 Joie<\/em><br><em>Text: collaboration with L&#8217;\u00c9claireuse<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is an incredible season for outdoor activities. What could be better than taking a breath of crisp, cool air on a sunny morning? And if you live with functional limitations, you can still enjoy winter to the fullest, since more and more tourist activities are now accessible. 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