Things to do in Val David in January

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Overview

January is a good time to visit Val David. The weather is usually freezing cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from -1—18°F (-18—-8°C).

Val David has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to Val David. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Val David in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Val David in January

Top experiences in January
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Holidays in Val David in January
January
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Epiphany (January 6)
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Weather in Val David in January

Temperatures on an average day in Val David in January

The average temperature in Val David in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 18°F (-8°C) to a low of -1°F (-18°C). Some would describe the temperature to be freezing cold. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Val David, July, has days with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows of 58°F (14°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 18°F (-8°C) and lows of -1°F (-18°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Val David in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
18°F
highs
-1°F
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General weather summary

Freezing cold, breezy
Feels like
26%
Chance of rain
0.119 in
Amount
13.4 mph
Wind speed
100%
Humidity
9.1 hrs
Daylight length
7:33 AM
Sunrise
4:38 PM
Sunset
31%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 18°F (-8°C) and a low of -1°F (-18°C), it generally feels freezing cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Val David in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Val David has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Val David that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Val David for January.
Village Du Père Noël Inc
1. Village Du Père Noël Inc
4.4
(1643)
Temporarily Closed
Theme park
Water & Amusement Parks
Slides, climbing walls & water rides at a family park with a Santa Claus theme & deer encounters.
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We had a fun time here. I recommend this place for children 2-6 years old. Starting 9-10 years old and up there not much for them. Clean park , you can bring your own lunch, snacks and beverages. They have water slides , zip line , slides , face paint , rock climbing , 2 blow ups , a maze , a ball pit , magic show with Jeffery, a small train ride , bike riding , you can visit Santa. There are some animals. The goats literally run after you to eat !
Just visited and would give it a 10/10. Came here with my children 7 and 4yrs old to spend the day! There was so much to do! The water park area was fantastic, especially the larger slides that i could go race my daughter and son! They also had the Grinch house, the tubes sliding, ziplining, and HUGE jumping castles. The staff in general were so kind and gracious. There is a kitchen that cooks the basics but a super fun frozen cappoccino and slushies machine! Would highly recommend for families with kids under 10.
Great place to spend a day, we all enjoyed it. They have lots of animals to feed, you can buy a small bag of food for 4$. Activities are great especially for younger kids, up to 8-9 yrs.
We loved there! The Magician's show was a really treat! Santa was so nice and kind with the kids asking their wishes for Christmas and so on. This theme park is good for kids up to 10 years old but, I noticed a bit older kids with their younger siblings and they seems to enjoyed as well as for the variety of activities(water park, rock climbing, pet zoo, zip line, toboggan etc)helps them to be entertained.
A bit underwhelming. There aren't any rides just big play structures. The only so called ride, the mini train, was broken/closed. Most of the park isn't even Santa themed, just slides, and some are poorly maintained (you can see the worn covers). To be honest the kids enjoyed themselves but they could have enjoy any playground for that matter.
Perfect for small kids, my 5-year-old had a blast ! We arrived at opening, didn’t wait to get in, and it wasn’t very busy (last weekend of the season). Water park is adapted to 2-6 year olds, it’s perfect !
Large parking, a lot of tables and benches if you bring your lunch or buy it from their shop. Plenty of games from inflatable playgrounds to water slides… Also they are a couple of animals that you can feed them yourself (you can buy bags with food from the entrance). They had a 45 minutes extraordinary magic show with Jeremy James magician, a souvenir store and a face painting tent 🙂 The ticket may look pricey, but overall you get a lot of activities and most important the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the place is very clean.
Feeding the animals was fun, boats were fun… the water area is SO DANGEROUS! We were there for less than 10 minutes, my 3 year old wiped out and hit his head, my 5 year old cut her head falling and we spent 8 hours in the nearby hospital afterwards waiting to get stitches. It is so incredibly slippery and hazardous. I don’t think I would go back for this reason.
Val-David General Store
2. Val-David General Store
4.5
(326)
Home goods store
Shopping
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Super cute general store in the heart of Val David with lots choices for gifts, kitchen items, purses, ladies scarves, etc. All very nice and reasonable prices. There’s a cafe attached in the general store. Friendly services.
Cute little store with lots of option from books to pillow, mugs to earrings! Product Assortment is great, service is friendly and efficient. Deff a must visit when in the area.
so cute! great place to stop for a coffee and shopping for gifts (and some fun things for myself). thank you for the lovely experience and cute place.
Excellent ice cream, one of the best in the area - especially pistachio and great sorbet as well as coffee. Lovely place to sit outdoors or indoors . Charming ambiance and friendly ,great service ! Yummy baked goods and unique gifts , household kitchen ware. Highly recommend to visit and enjoy !
Beautiful little shop that sells a variety of house items and snacks. There is a small coffee shop inside with good drinks, dont miss out of their scones! It is delicious. They also have outdoor tables and chairs.
This store is in the heart of Val David and offers choices for people of all tastes. There is coffee and pastry on site for those who want to savor the popular spot longer. A great way to get in the mood for the holidays, it is hard to leave without the newest decoration for the season. Head across the street afterwards and enjoy the new Winter market with local foods which takes place every second Saturday in the local church.
It is my wife's and kinds favorite store in Val David. They love spending time exploring the items. You can see lots of stylish goods there. The prices, you know, are a bit off the reality. This place is not for every day purchases for sure.
The Val David General store offers a wide array of products for the home from decor, to tableware, to plant pots. It's a great place to go if you are looking to buy a gift due to the wide selection and reasonable prices. There's something for everyone! They even have a cafe by the back of the store offering all the usual fare from hot and cold coffees to lemonades and sweets. We stopped by on a day trip to the village to enjoy an iced latte on the terrace. They have a very well indicated covid-19 scheme and were taking all the correct precautions (masks, hand sanitizer, cleaning between clients).
Lolipop glass
3. Lolipop glass
4.9
(197)
Permanently Closed
Glass blower
Museums
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Jonathan's blown glass creations are magnificent, each one unique and always beautiful. He will lovingly create your custom piece as you watch on video, or you can choose from his inventory. Prices are reasonable, and he ships worldwide. Customer service is outstanding. I highly recommend.
Jonathan’s pieces are incredibly gorgeous and unique. His boutique is so charming, it’s like walking into a candy shop. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. I’ve purchased multiple timeless pieces from Jonathan. His craftsmanship and attention to detail is ever so present, which reflects his genuine passion for his work. He’s a true artist, and the coolest guy you’ll ever meet. If you’re looking to buy an original gift for someone, his quality pieces are the way to go. You will definitely make an impression!
Amazing artist! Very detailed, creative and unique pieces! The works that you will find here are obviously the result of decades of honing a craft in an eternal pursuit of mastering the artform. If you are the type who likes to own or offer gorgeous "one of a kind" pieces, you've just found the perfect spot. For a complete experience, I highly recommend checking out the schedule and dropping in to watch the magic happen live. Treat yourself to this, you won't likely find anything that compares elsewhere.
I discovered Lolipop glass at a Sugarloaf craft show in Maryland several years ago, and I am so glad I found them on Facebook too! I love the pendant I bought! It is beautiful and unique, and I always receive compliments when I wear it.
The glass work done by Jonathan is well worth a visit. Have collected his beautiful work over many visits to his studio in Val David. Still remember the beers he sent us home with on the opening weekend many years ago. 5 Star in all aspects.
Very talented artist. One of a kind jewelry. If you're in the laurentians, his shop is a must on the to do list.
Jonathan's work is outstanding. If you appreciate art glass you will LOVE his pieces.
Never been there, but I found this artist/jeweler on social media and fell une love with his work. I will definitely make the trip and see him a work one day.
A L'ABORDAGE!
4. A L'ABORDAGE!
4.5
(401)
Canoe & kayak rental service
Tours
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Nice easy kayak and cycle ride and a fun experience. Service was excellent and equipment was fine. Everything went smoothly and the price is reasonable. So, I give l'Abordage five stars.
5 stars because I read a lot of the previous reviews and knew what to expect. It took us almost 3 hours to canoe the course including a 30 minute microbrewery break for refreshments (Ayawan has handy dockside access after 1h15 of leisurely paddling). The staff explain everything really well at the launch site. If you start before noon, you can take your time after the drop off at Lac Raymond: they are pretty flexible with the bike return timing so it’s possible to stop for a swim or a bite before heading back. But beware, the loaner bikes really are old and creaky and require care and some getting used to. Otherwise a lovely river. Some small rapids and rocks to navigate near the start, and some very shallow bits to avoid, but mostly easy and safe. Not sure I’d do it twice for the price, but every visitor should try it once!
Super nice place. Easy to access. Parking in the surrounding streets otherwise they suggest some other spot nearby on their website. Great detailed welcoming. Preferable to reserve on line to accelerate the process. Équipement in great shape. You have to try the bike to pedal your way back to the base camp.
Kayaks were in a good state, the staff were friendly and they explained all. Good option for beginners or first-timers
Great day activity. Kayak 7kms down river to a lake where there's a picnic area and beach, bike back on petit train du Nord 4kms. Only $35 plus tax per person.
Awesome experience! Going through the river to then arrive at a wonderful lake. The peace I needed on a saturday morning. Awesome staff and adventure
Very nice place. But I think we were in a somewhat low tide, so our kayak got stuck in some places. I also almost got flipped over on some rocks while I was being pushed by some stronger currents. Bring extra clothes and waterproof bag!
Definitely worth trying this challenging and fun experience. They need to maintain the canoes and Kayaks much better.
1001 POTS
5. 1001 POTS
4.7
(388)
Exhibit
Museums
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The children's workshop was exceptionally run. The layout was maximized for the space. The selection was lovely. The number of artists participating offered a generous variety. Would absolutely go again; my kitchen is transformed thanks to some delightful picks.
Had lots fun here! So many amazing talents! It costs $3.5 to get in. We spent a fun morning appreciating all these potteries. I really enjoyed their outdoor tea room as well. The tables are decorated with the calligraphy cloth, there’s a bottle with freshly picked flowers on top of each tables. Also loved their concept of “picking your own tea cups & tea pots”! The garden is also quite special also with pottery walls. It was worth it to come all the way from Montreal!
Great time. Plenty worth to see and great artists to buy unique and beautiful pieces from.
It was awesome. Variety of artistic and creative pot. It was like a museum.
So much to see! Most outdoors, some inside. Loved the broken pottery walls & leached dogs are welcome. Purchased few items, some for myself & some for gifts.
This expo was referred to me as I was shopping at Atelier Boutique Gaia. It was an excuse to drive to Val David and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in this little town! The entry fees are 3.5$ and they give you a cute ceramic coin in exchange, so you can come back again for free, until the end of the exposition. There is a lot of style, shape and ideas to explore, you will probably end up buying something to complete your tableware!
One of my dreaming place to live. Pottery faire till 20 AUG. Tea house is also cosy.
Beautiful pottery for sale all in one incredible place. The pottery garden is spectacular. I always spend hours here!
Ski Mont Vallée Bleue
6. Ski Mont Vallée Bleue
4.5
(284)
Ski resort
Outdoor Activities
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Our family has been skiing here on and off for the past 10 years, and I would have to say that the ski school here is the best for younger children, bar none in the area. Today we had a wonderful teacher named Eloise, who was wonderful with our anglophone young child. I am also very impressed with snow conditions despite the recent weather, and would have to say the team has done an incredible job in maintaining and improving the runs. I look forward to being back soon.
5 ⭐️ place, 5 ⭐️ staff, 5 🌟 experience! We highly recommend Vallé Bleue and are definitely returning. We are a family with two young kids (7 and 4) and opted for the beginners package. The ski instructors were fantastic! They listened to us and made sure we made the most of our lessons. A huge thank you to Messieurs Hervé, Arnaud, Beat, François and Madame Eve. My son had a small injury (not during lesson time), and ski patrol Monsieur Mathieu made sure we felt safe and supported the whole time. Lastly, a big thank you to Madame Helene, who coordinated everything with a smile and kind words, and to Monsieur Luc for giving me and my daughter a ride back to the hotel. BIG THANK YOU 😊
Family fun, ski and snowboarding! The slopes were well maintained and staff is friendly. Cantine food was good (the vallée bleue burger or poutine family serving was huge)!
We went twice this year. The slopes are not too difficult and are fun for the family. Once it was icier and fast, today lots of fluffy snow and slower. We really enjoyed the twist, and the glacier. Poutine and hamburgers are good. Too bad we had too eat them outside (COVID!). Great experience!
Excellent ski hill. Everyone is super friendly, lines are short and the runs are so pretty! The overall experience is truly wonderful. It really is a family hill with runs for every experience level. Loved my day at Valle Bleue!
Great family ski hill, everyone is very friendly. The instructors are really nice and patient with kids.
We really liked our experience in ski Mont Vallée. We have a 3 years old and we booked him a private ski class and rented the equipment from there as well. The ski instructors are really good and everything is very convenient for the kids. Will go back there again.
We came to Quebec to go to one of the larger resorts but wanted to check out other skiing options in the area. We stumbled upon Vallée Bleue through a Google maps search and we were so glad we did. We had a wonderful time! The staff were so nice and the resort was cute as a button. They had more runs open than other neighboring resorts too (mid-December). They had a lot of fun stuff going on even outside of the skiing (Santa visit for kids, Tim Hortons tent, Landshark outdoor bar, outdoor music, etc.). It was a very relaxed and fun day on the slopes.
La Ferme Duquette
7. La Ferme Duquette
4.5
(41)
Dog day care center
Sights & Landmarks
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We took a lovely sleigh ride through the woods. The owners were very friendly and the setting was magical. Highly recommended.
Unless you already have a horse, go anywhere else, there are no family activities here
Great kennel service! 🐶
(Translated by Google) I went there to visit with my 15 month old dog for a 3 day boarding. We spoke with Richard who was very nice and took care to show us around the place and answer all our questions. I recommend La Ferme Duquette. (Original) Je suis allé sur place afin de visiter avec mon chien de 15 mois pour une pension de 3 jours. Nous avons parlé avec Richard qui était très gentil et a pris soin de nous faire visiter l’endroit et répondre à toutes nos questions. Je recommande La Ferme Duquette.
(Translated by Google) Riding lessons with Noémi, superb place! (Original) Cours d'équitation avec Noémi, superbe endroit !
(Translated by Google) Animals well treated. Good care (they even noted that our cat seemed to eat less). Clean, the kennel and cattery smell good. Dogs have access to the outside (solo) via a hatch in their enclosure. I recommend it to you. (Original) Animaux bien traités. Bon soins (ils avait même noté que notre chat semblait moins se nourrir). Propre, le chenil et la chatterie sentent bons. Les chiens ont accès à l'extérieur (en solo) via une trappe dans leur enclos. Je vous le recommande.
(Translated by Google) The new manager is truly fantastic! (Original) La nouvelle gestionnaire est vraiment fantastique!
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place for horse riding and keeping your animals. (Original) Bel endroit pour équitation et faite garder vos animaux.
Les savonnières de Val-David
8. Les savonnières de Val-David
4.7
(25)
Permanently Closed
Gift shop
Shopping
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Super cute spot. We requested to smell the lavender mint and rose divine, the owner dipped the sample papers in the essential oil and gave us the paper for smelling; both smelled divine!! The design of the soaps are very artistic as well. Cute front garden and Halloween decor! Friendly and helpful service.
Bought a shampoo for dry hair and scalp and it works wonders and eco friendly ( no wrapping or container ). Their bath bombs smell very good and are soothing for when you have a cold. Recommended +++
(Translated by Google) A store where the expression “to give yourself a treat” has a completely different meaning. Natural perfumes are there, as are the many products that happily decline the use of soap. You should pay attention to the soap bars which are artfully made and have beneficial properties for both the body and the mind. The staff expresses their passion very well by knowing how to spark our interest! (Original) Une boutique où l’expression « Se faire passer un savon » a une tout autre signification. Les parfums naturels sont au rendez-vous, tout comme les nombreux produits qui déclinent joyeusement l’usage du savon. Il faut s’attarder aux barres de savon qui sont réalisées avec art et dotées de propriétés bienfaisantes tant pour le corps que pour l’esprit. Le personnel exprime très bien leur passion en sachant bien mousser notre intérêt!
(Translated by Google) These art soaps are a pure marvel, a pleasure for the senses. The only downside is that quantities are limited when I order online even though I would like more, but I can understand that the artisanal process requires a lot of time. Congratulations for these beautiful creations (Original) Ces savons d’art sont une pure merveille, un plaisir des sens. Le seul bémol, c’est que les quantités sont limitées lorsque je commande en ligne alors que j’en voudrais plus, mais je peux comprendre que le processus artisanal exige beaucoup de temps. Bravo pour ces belles créations
(Translated by Google) Exquisite soaps, stunning colors, intoxicating scents. And two fantastic girls! 🤩🧼 (Original) Savons exquis, couleurs renversantes, parfums enivrants. Et deux filles fantastiques! 🤩🧼
(Translated by Google) Incredible perfumes and original soaps to give as a gift or for yourself. The service is excellent and the soaps are more complex than they appear. We tried the bubble bath gel, the subtle, soothing aroma was what we were looking for. (Original) De parfums incroyable et des savons originaux pour offrir ou pour soi-même. Le service y est excellent et les savons plus complexes qu'il n'y paraît. Nous avons essayé le gel de bain moussant, l'arôme subtile et apaisant était ce que nous cherchions.
(Translated by Google) Okay, it may seem expensive at first glance but as soon as I dared to try, I was won over! My skin is sensitive to soap, particularly those containing glycerin... but the person at the store explained to me the difference between their natural glycerin and the one that doesn't work for me and she was right! I love their glycerin-based soaps as much as the superfatted ones and they last a long time! I also tested their deodorant this summer and it is very effective...even during sports...and after! :-) Only flaw: it's in a pot instead of a stick... (Original) Bon ok, ça peut paraître cher à 1ère vue mais dès que j'ai osé essayer, j'ai été conquis! Ma peau est sensible au savon, particulièrement ceux contenant de la glycérine... mais la personne alors présente à la boutique m'a expliqué la différence entre leur glycérine naturelle et celle qui ne me fait pas et elle avait raison! J'adore autant leurs savons à base de glycérine que ceux surgras et ils durent longtemps! J'ai aussi testé cet été leur déodorant et il est très efficace...même lors du sport...et après! :-) Seul défaut: il est en pot au lieu d'être en bâton...
(Translated by Google) I love this friendly little shop. Plus, I can find Synergie bio cosmetics beauty products there, it’s practical! (Original) J’adore cette petite boutique sympathique. En plus, je peux y trouver les produits de beauté Synergie bio cosmétiques, c’est pratique!
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