{"id":2095,"date":"2023-06-13T17:18:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T21:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2024-07-08T15:59:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T19:59:03","slug":"5-things-to-do-in-la-jacques-cartier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/5-things-to-do-in-la-jacques-cartier\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to do in La Jacques-Cartier this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Beyond popular attractions like Village Vacances Valcartier<\/a> and Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier<\/a>, the region has plenty of other treasures to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are 5 activities you won\u2019t want to miss this summer:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Completing an aerial adventure<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Does soaring from tree to tree while admiring breathtaking scenery sound like your kind of adventure ? Then head to Arbraska Duchesnay<\/a>, which offers 5 high ropes courses for teens and adults and a circuit for kids between 7 to 11 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re looking for an adrenaline rush? Challenge yourself with the extreme loop and the 1,000 foot zip line !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Tearing down mountain biking trails<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Mountain biking is a sport that\u2019s becoming increasingly popular, even with young families. Are you down?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Jacques-Cartier is teeming with great biking routes, including the 17 new Enduro trails that have just opened at the Centre Castor<\/a> in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring your own mountain bike or participate to a class at LVL UP MTB bike school before renting one on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few other centres that have been popular with enthusiasts for years:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sentiers du Moulin<\/a> in Lac-Beauport boasts 40 kilometers of trails and a pump track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empire 47<\/a> is another popular spot, with a network of over 65 km of trails for all levels. This year, the site is also offering a brand-new practice area for drops and a program to get kids into biking as early as age 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Exploring the forest on horseback<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Have you ever been horseback riding ? Whether you\u2019re a first-timer or an old hand, Excursions Jacques-Cartier<\/a> is the place to go for a unique equestrian experience. This isn\u2019t your average single-file trail ride\u2014here, you\u2019re free to explore the forest paths with your mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter your level, experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to keep the adventure going ? We\u2019ll let you in on a little secret\u2014you can camp right on the enchanting property and get access to a private lake and beach, canoes, kayaks, and a volleyball court, all for a small fee !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Stand up paddleboarding (SUP)<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Are you a fan of stand up paddleboarding, a water sport that\u2019s quickly gaining ground in Qu\u00e9bec? La Jacques-Cartier is brimming with places to launch your board, rent equipment, or try out the activity for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn the basics on beautiful Lac Delage with SUP Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> or at the Parc du Grand-H\u00e9ron in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier with Yogi Nomade<\/a>. The latter also offers board rentals and a variety of SUP yoga classes all summer long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Plage Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> is another option that offers a wide range of services, including SUP lessons for beginners, more advanced classes, and yoga sessions on the water. Rentals are also available to get you on board for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. A gentle rafting journey on the Montmorency River<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Looking for an experience that\u2019s more meditative than extreme ? Panorac<\/a>\u2019s Amazon in Nature river trip in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval might be just the ticket !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this guided excursion, you\u2019ll board an Alpacka Raft, a safe, lightweight craft, and travel 6 km along the Montmorency River. The route stays gentle and you can make several stops at islands and beaches along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which activities appeal to you, one thing\u2019s for sure\u2014there\u2019s never a dull moment in La Jacques-Cartier !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover all the other activities on offer in the region of La Jacques-Cartier<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By : Tourisme Jacques-Cartier and L’\u00c9claireuse<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Beyond popular attractions like Village Vacances Valcartier and Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, the region has plenty of other treasures to explore. Here are 5 activities you won\u2019t want to miss this summer: 1. Completing an aerial adventure Does soaring from tree to tree while admiring breathtaking scenery sound like your kind of adventure ? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"season":[36],"class_list":["post-2095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","season-summer"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3587,"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095\/revisions\/3587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2095"},{"taxonomy":"season","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/season?post=2095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}