Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park
Overview
Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a ski-shoeing hike, a mix between cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, for a memorable experience in this wilderness. With easy-to-follow techniques and ski-shoe gear provided, this 3-hour tour is suitable for beginners and experts alike. You’ll learn about Quebec forest, area's history, culture and nature along the way from your experienced guide and you'll capture great photos of the winter landscape.
Ski-shoeing equipment, round-trip hotel transport and lunch are included on this small-group tour.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch with Vegetarian option (ask us after your booking)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hot beverage
- All necessary equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Winter clothes
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
A ski-shoeing hike (Ski-Hok) to discover a little-known territory of the Jacques-Cartier National Park as well as to become familiar with this activity. Explore winter landscape on a ski-shoeing hike, a mix between cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, for a memorable experience in this wilderness. Important, it’s NOT a snowshoeing tour.
The first kilometres will allow you to get the proper equipment and the technique of travel, which will take us to a refuge where we will have a dinner break. Then, we will continue our trek in a zone a little more technical to master the rise and the descent of telemark type before the return to our point of departure.
The tour will allow you to properly acquire the equipment and master the technique to venture safely! Come try!
Schedule :
9 am : departure from Quebec City
10 am : arrival at the national park
10:30 am : start of the guided activity
2 pm : end of the guided activity
3 pm : departure from the park
4 pm : return to Quebec City
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We are very busy during the winter season and it's difficult to reach us by phone. For any information, please contact us by email or send us a text message on our phone.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for winter conditions.
- Dress Winter clothing, warm coat or jacket, hat and gloves, dress in layers, hiking boots/leather boots or sneakers
- Subject to favorable snow conditions. If canceled due to insufficient snow or bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-26232P1
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 19 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Join us for a 25 km guided electric bike tour offering a unique perspective of Québec City and its surroundings. This scenic ride combines breathtaking...
$110
Start your half-day escape from Quebec City with a visit to the Albert Gilles Museum, where copper sheets come alive as breathtaking works of art....
$585
1) I am a certified guide and driver for Quebec City. 2) Tours can be given in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish and Japanese. 3) I...
$142
Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a 3-hour. You’ll learn about Quebec forest, area's history, culture...
$124
Join us for a 25 km guided electric bike tour offering a unique perspective of Québec City and its surroundings. This scenic ride combines breathtaking...
$110
Start your half-day escape from Quebec City with a visit to the Albert Gilles Museum, where copper sheets come alive as breathtaking works of art....
$585
1) I am a certified guide and driver for Quebec City. 2) Tours can be given in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish and Japanese. 3) I...
$142
Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a 3-hour. You’ll learn about Quebec forest, area's history, culture...
$124
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Quebec City Walking Tour
Experience the period charm of Old Quebec on a two-hour guided walking tour of this historic city's many highlights. This leisurely paced, history-focused, downhill walking...
$31
Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour
Discover the authentic flavors of Quebec with Quebec Bus Tour’s Route des Saveurs, a signature small-group experience just 15 minutes from Old Quebec. Escape the...
$64
Travel on a budget or just looking for a great activity in the city? Take a free tour of Quebec city. Rated as Traveller's Choice...
$4
No waiting in line for a table, join us on an adventure to explore Quebec City diverse culinary scene! You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable...
$216
Experience the period charm of Old Quebec on a two-hour guided walking tour of this historic city's many highlights. This leisurely paced, history-focused, downhill walking...
$31
Discover the authentic flavors of Quebec with Quebec Bus Tour’s Route des Saveurs, a signature small-group experience just 15 minutes from Old Quebec. Escape the...
$64
Travel on a budget or just looking for a great activity in the city? Take a free tour of Quebec city. Rated as Traveller's Choice...
$4
No waiting in line for a table, join us on an adventure to explore Quebec City diverse culinary scene! You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable...
$216
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Lunch with Vegetarian option (ask us after your booking).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Hot beverage.
- All necessary equipment.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Winter clothes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLunch with Vegetarian option (ask us after your booking)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hot beverage
- All necessary equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Winter clothes
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We are very busy during the winter season and it's difficult to reach us by phone. For any information, please contact us by email or send us a text message on our phone.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for winter conditions.
- Dress Winter clothing, warm coat or jacket, hat and gloves, dress in layers, hiking boots/leather boots or sneakers
- Subject to favorable snow conditions. If canceled due to insufficient snow or bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
