Québec is a unique Canadian province teeming with culture and history. And the embodiment of a country’s heritage is well illustrated by its cultural institutions, such as museums and heritage sites. The must-see Canadian Museum of Civilization—Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution—is just one example. To help you dig through the province’s past, Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History, as well as the Plains of Abraham in Québec City are other good places to start.

You don’t have to be an avid skier or snowboarder to have fun in the mountains! Head to the province’s slopes to watch or participate in some of the greatest winter sports events around. Tremblant’s 24h of Ski, held in the must-visit Mont-Tremblant Region, is an annual event that benefits sick and underprivileged children. It not only features skiing, but endless entertainment with festivals and concerts. The Saint-Sauveur Valley is also a great crossroads for winter sports events thanks to  its numerous ski resorts and centres. This year, Ski Mont-Gabriel will once again be welcoming athletes from all over the world to the Canada Post Freestyle Grand Prix.

Québec is all about getting a good glimpse of the great outdoors. And the province touts a variety of vantage points to do so. From the Laurentians to the Chic-Chocs, frozen landscapes await, sure to fulfill anyone’s wildest desires for nature adventures. Backcountry skiers can take on a two-day expedition through the Mont-Albert section of Gaspésie National Park or try alpine touring in the Chic-Chocs Mountains.  And the Mont-Tremblant Region is home to the highest summit in the Laurentians, Johannsen Peak, which is accessible by snowshoe for experienced hikers.

The winter forecast looks good with flurries of fun announced throughout the province. Annual precipitation to the Québec region is expected to reach above-average levels of fun, thanks to the Québec Winter Carnival, which never fails to light up Old Québec. Further south, Place Jacques Cartier in Old Montréal will welcome the International Village of Christmas Traditions during Old Montreal’s Extravaganza. And those planning to stay in the National Capital Region in February can combine a visit to the Canadian Museum of Civilization and outdoor fun at Winterlude, a festival highlighting the joys of winter.