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Mont- Sainte-Anne, Que.

The destination: Quebec City in winter, with its historic stone buildings and mountains of snow ( and, yes, frigid temps) is a must- visit for any Canadian, whether it’s during the annual Carnaval de Québec (this year Jan.29 to Feb. 14) or not. Just 40 minutes from downtown, the ski resort of Mont- Sainte- Anne brings that Quebecois magic to the great outdoors and is a worthy destination on its own or combined with a visit to the province’s capital.

The must- dos: Two sides of the mountain offer skiable terrain for all levels, from meandering greens to steep double-blacks, with 19 trails lit after dark for the country’s highest nighttime vertical drop. New this year, two alpine touring paths through the forest allow you to slip skins on your skis and ascend the mountain using muscle power before descending on your choice of piste. Activities beyond the slopes include snowshoeing, ice canyoning, fat biking, two thermal spas, and 200 km of cross- country ski trails, with five warming huts — two equipped for overnight stays — along the way. mont-sainte- anne.com