Tobogganing in Quebec City, on the Dufferin Terrace in front of the Château Frontenac

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Looking for some fun in Old Quebec? Don't miss the toboggan ride in front of the Château Frontenac, an activity that's sure to please children and adults alike!

Tobogganing in Quebec is a must-do activity in winter, whether you are a family, a couple or a group of friends looking for a fun, thrilling time. So if you are passing through Quebec City, don't hesitate to join the Dufferin Terrace slides, in front of the Château Frontenac, for a superb toboggan ride in Old Quebec! Since 1884, 3 corridors of ice have been available for tobogganing in Quebec City, with breathtaking views of the Château Frontenac and the St. Lawrence River from the top of the slopes.

Alone or up to 4 people in the same toboggan, you will have the pleasure of sliding down 250 metres (800 ft.) of icy track at speeds of up to 70 km/h! You will have to take the toboggan up to the top of the slides yourself once you have collected it, then show your ticket at the top (1 ticket per person) to be able to enjoy your toboggan ride in Quebec City. The descent may seem short, but it is a thrill that is sure to make you want to do it all over again!

So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Dufferin Terrace slides in Old Quebec to spend an unforgettable time with your loved ones tobogganing in Quebec City, in front of the Château Frontenac!

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Practical information

Tobogganing in Quebec City, on the Dufferin Terrace opposite the Château Frontenac: a choice of 1 or 4 tickets that can be shared with your group (the toboggan can accommodate 1 to 4 people).

⚠️ 1 ticket per person for 1 descent

Course of events

- Meeting with an Au 1884 employee at the foot of the slide to receive your physical ticket

- Handing over the toboggan

- Bring your toboggan to the top of the slide

- Hand over your ticket and toboggan to an employee who will give you safety instructions

- Installation in the toboggan (1 to 4 participants per toboggan)

- The 250-metre (800 ft.) slide is off to a flying start (about 30 seconds at speeds of up to 70 km/h!)

- The toboggan comes to a complete stop at the end of the run

- Return the toboggan to the employee present (unless you have another ticket for another run, in which case you will be able to go back up the slide) and the activity ends

Activity requirements

Participants must be able to walk uphill on a 15-degree gradient for 90 metres pulling their toboggan.

Children (under 10) must be accompanied by an adult in the toboggan.

Special terms

This activity is free for children under 2 years old.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant people or infants under the age of one, and not accessible to people who are unable to walk.

Depending on how busy the site is, please allow a little time for your toboggan to arrive (usually 5 to 20 minutes maximum).

Slides open

  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday ;
  • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Friday;
  • from 19 December to 5 January: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day;
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 24, 25 and 31 December, and 1 January.
Meeting point:
Au 1884 - PRINCESSE LOUISE, Place Terrasse Dufferin NEXT TO THE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC KIOSK, Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Tobbogan
  • Quebec taxes
Excluded
  • Hot chocolate ($4 + tax)
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Gloves / Mittens

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