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Centre Castor - Valcartier Military Base

Centre Castor - Valcartier Military Base

🥾 Hiking❄️ Winter🧗 Adventure🚴 Cycling+1
📍 Route Bilodeau, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Québec, G0A4S0

The Castor Center, located at the Valcartier military base in the Capitale-Nationale region, offers a unique hiking experience in the heart of nature. In winter, visitors can explore well-marked trails, perfect for adventure and discovering snowy landscapes.

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Why go

Just a few minutes from Quebec City, the Centre Castor is a nature oasis waiting for you. Whether you're a winter sports enthusiast or a summer hiking lover, this place offers a multitude of activities for everyone.

What to do

  • Hiking: Traverse the marked trails and admire the picturesque landscapes throughout your hike.
  • Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing: In winter, enjoy the well-maintained trails for an unforgettable sliding experience.
  • Fatbiking: Explore the snowy terrain on a fatbike and feel the adrenaline of this unique activity.
  • Golf: Test your skills on the golf course during the warmer months while enjoying the site's tranquility.
  • Self-guided tour: Take the time to explore the site at your own pace and discover its facilities and atmosphere.

Nearby

Enjoy a picnic by the lake or simply relax while admiring the scenery. The on-site facilities will allow you to spend a pleasant day in nature.

Getting there

From Quebec City, expect about 30 minutes by car to reach the Centre Castor. Easy access for a quick getaway.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring your outdoor gear and check the weather before you go. The trails are well-marked, but always stay on designated paths for your safety.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
5 m
Length
3 km
Elevation
300 m
Place type
Outdoor adventure site
Region
Capitale-Nationale
County
La Jacques-Cartier
Parking
Available
ParkingToilets

The stay

Practical info

Outdoor adventure site — running, fatbiking, golf, hiking, snowshoeing.

📍 Contact
Route Bilodeau, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Québec, G0A4S0
County : La Jacques-Cartier
Official site →

Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Land activities

  • Course à pied
  • Fatbiking
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski de montagne / randonnée alpine
  • Mountain biking

Recreation & discovery

  • Atelier
  • Concours / tournoi
  • Conférence
  • Snow tubing
  • Self-guided tour

Facilities

  • Abri / relais chauffé
  • Outdoor playground
  • Belvédère / tour d'observation
  • Casiers
  • Showers
  • A/V equipment
  • Équipement de conditionnement physique
  • Service pavilion
  • Salle de fartage
  • Salle de réunion / réception
  • Walking trail
  • Terrasse
  • Restrooms
  • Vestiaire
  • Bar
  • Shop
  • Eau potable
  • Électricité
  • Guichet automatique bancaire
  • Wi-Fi
  • Réparation
  • Soutien à l'organisation de congrès / d'événements
  • Salle : jusqu'à 150 personnes
  • Terrasse : jusqu'à 60 personnes

Food & dining

  • Banquet
  • BBQ available
  • Cafétéria
  • Snack bar
  • Permis d'alcool
  • Salle à manger

Services

  • Accès signalisé (panneaux bleus)
  • Borne de recharge électrique
  • Réservation de l'établissement entier
  • Réservation obligatoire
  • Tarif de groupe
  • Groupes : à partir de 25 personnes

Accessibility

  • Adapted activities & equipment

Source: SIT Québec (Tourinsoft) — open data CC-BY 4.0.

Hiking

Hiking trails nearby

  • 0.9 km
  • 0.7 km
  • 0.7 km

Trails located nearby — data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances computed from OSM tracks; verify on site.

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Data source: Données Québec — SIT Québec (CC-BY 4.0) · CC BY 4.0 (data modified and enriched)