Corporation Nibiischii - Coolbox accommodation under the stars

Corporation Nibiischii - Two women on snowshoes in a snowy landscape

Ice hotel - Art sculpted in snow around a doorway

Three unique winter experiences to discover Indigenous Quebec

Published on December 8, 2025 • Attractions to discover

This winter, take the time to connect with Indigenous communities and enjoy authentic, friendly, and meaningful experiences as you explore the vibrant culture of Quebec’s Indigenous peoples.

Three unique winter experiences to discover Indigenous Quebec

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Indigenous Tourism Quebec

Explore the Eeyou Istchee territory with the Nibiischii Corporation

Located northwest of Chibougamau, the Nibiischii Corporation (meaning “Land of Water, the place where the great natural waters of the North are born”) invites you to discover more than 12,000 km² of boreal wilderness, dotted with dense forests and thousands of spectacular lakes and rivers.

The rustic atihkw (Cree for “caribou”) cabins and the mwakw (Cree for “loon”) on-ice cabins on Waconichi Lake offer everything you need for a comfortable winter getaway amid breathtaking scenery. You can relax in the sauna, explore the trails on snowshoes or Hok skis, experience the thrill of paraskiing, or stargaze under the vast northern sky.

Corporation Nibiischii - Three people in the middle of a snowy landscape

Corporation Nibiischii - Close-up of a CoolBox accommodation

Experience adventure and culture in Nitassinan

The Innu company Authentikah Tours offers a brand-new winter experience that combines adventure, culture, and comfort.

The four-night, five-day package includes guided snowmobile tours, luxury forest accommodations, and homecooked meals carefully prepared by the owner. Along the way, you’ll travel across frozen lakes and snow-covered rivers, exploring the untouched territory in the heart of Nitassinan.

Want to make your stay even more memorable? Go on an ice fishing excursion, spend the night at a trapper’s camp, try dog sledding, or visit a sugar shack.

Ice Hotel - Snow map of Indigenous territories

Discover Indigenous art at the Hôtel de Glace

Starting December 27, 2025, Québec City’s legendary Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel) will unveil a spectacular new edition with fleeting experiences that celebrate the fusion of ice and First Nations and Inuit cultures.

At the entrance, discover an ice replica of a Wendat longhouse, intricately carved with traditional designs. Further inside, explore a giant ice map showcasing the lands of Quebec’s 11 Nations. Along the way, admire ice sculptures by Indigenous artists set to a soundtrack of traditional music for a unique, immersive experience.

While you’re in the area, be sure to visit the Wendat community of Wendake, just minutes from the site, to learn more about the Wendat Nation.