Jacques-Cartier Park Guided Hike from Quebec City with Lunch
Walk through glacial valleys and ancient forests, then eat lunch surrounded by the park itself.
A guided hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park from Quebec City covers 5 km through glacial valleys, a majestic river and diverse forests with a professional guide in English or French. Hotel pickup and dropoff from Old Quebec are included, along with a gourmet lunch selected at a local bakery on the way. The small group size and intimate pace let you absorb the ecosystems and plant life with time to ask questions and connect with other hikers.
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided hike and gourmet lunch
- Hotel pickup in Old Quebec
- Depart Quebec City for park
- Choose lunch at local bakery
- Guided 5 km hike in Jacques-Cartier Park
- Enjoy picnic lunch in park
- Return to Old Quebec
What’s included
- Private transportation from your Old Quebec hotel with pickup and dropoff.
- a professional guide in English or French.
- entrance to Jacques-Cartier National Park.
- a gourmet lunch selected at a local bakery and eaten in the park.
- hiking poles on request if you want them.
Times
- Every day 08:00
Last departure this season: 28 Feb 2027
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The experience
How do you get to the park without renting a car? Your guide picks you up from your Old Quebec hotel between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, or from Fontaine de Tourny or the office at 112 Saint-Paul Street if you're staying elsewhere. On the drive out, you stop at a local artisanal bakery to choose your lunch: an entrée (usually soup or salad), a sandwich, and a dessert. A vegetarian option is available. The whole trip runs about 6.5 hours from pickup to dropoff.
The hike itself is 5 km (3 miles) on an easy, accessible trail through Jacques-Cartier National Park. Your guide leads you through glacial valleys carved by ancient ice, past a majestic river, and under the canopy of diverse forests. The focus is on the plant life and ecosystems: what grows here, why it thrives, how the landscape was shaped. Small groups mean you can ask questions and move at a pace that lets the details sink in, not just the views. After the hike, you eat the lunch you picked at the bakery in the heart of the park, sitting with the landscape around you.
You're back in Old Quebec by around 2:30 PM, dropped off where you started. Hiking poles are available on request if you want them. The park entrance fee and all transportation are included in the price.
Is this one for you?Book this hike if you want to explore the park without renting a car and prefer a small group where you can ask the guide about the ecosystems and plant life as you walk. The early morning pickup and early afternoon return fit easily into a day in Quebec City.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Jacques-Cartier National Park actually like on the hike?
Jacques-Cartier National Park features glacial valleys carved by ancient ice, a majestic river running through the landscape, and a mix of old-growth forests. The 5 km trail is easy and accessible, designed to let you observe the plant life and ecosystems with a guide who can explain what you're seeing.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the park?
No. Private transportation from your Old Quebec hotel is included. Your guide picks you up between 7:30 and 8:00 AM and drops you back at the same location around 2:30 PM. If you're staying outside Old Quebec, you can meet at Fontaine de Tourny or the office at 112 Saint-Paul Street.
What is included for lunch?
You choose your lunch at a local bakery on the way to the park: an entrée (usually soup or salad), a sandwich, and a dessert, and eat it as a picnic in the heart of the park. A vegetarian option is available. Dietary restrictions like gluten-free, lactose-free, or vegan cannot be accommodated due to how the bakery operates.
Is this hike suitable for someone who is fairly active but not a serious hiker?
Yes. The hike is described as easy and accessible for active individuals. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's not recommended if you have spinal injuries, ankle or knee problems, mobility issues, or poor cardiovascular health.
Jacques-Cartier Park Guided Hike from Quebec City with Lunch
6h 30m · EN · FR · at your hotel
from CA$ 199 per person
≈ US$ 145 in your currency
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