This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
What if we went outside to play to erase the excesses of the holiday season? Here are some tracks to follow.
Snow yoga in the city
Since 2012, Pop Spirit has offered courses in snowga free in Montreal parks. To take part in the experience at Parc La Fontaine on Wednesday or Saturday until February 4, or at the Gouin course on Sunday until March 20, you must register online. Marie-Ève Bertrand, founder of the company, has noticed a real enthusiasm this year. “The first few times, we were a maximum of ten. Before the pandemic, we had a session with almost 50 people at Parc La Fontaine. On January 11, we had 50 registrations, and nearly sixty for Saturday! Practicing snow yoga in an urban setting is a great way for those who don’t practice winter sports to reclaim the parks. » Children are also welcome. His advice to newbies? “Be overdressed rather than underdressed (multi-layer system) and bring a small blanket instead of the yoga mat, which stiffens in the cold and becomes slippery. Do not hesitate to bring a hot drink in a small Thermos and tissues! »
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Expect to see even more bikes with fat wheels this year, as enthusiasts grow in number than ever before. Everywhere in the province, people fall in love with these all-terrain mounts and their electric version. In Montérégie, the trails of the Îles-de-Boucherville national park, the trails of L’escapade à Rigaud, those of the Mont-Saint-Bruno national park and, in Mauricie, the trails of the Île-Saint- Quentin in Trois-Rivières, Île-Melville Park in Shawinigan and Baluchon Éco-Villégiature in Saint-Paulin are among the most popular playgrounds. Some parks also offer bike rentals for children, including the one at Rivière-Gentilly, in Sainte-Marie-de-Blandford. For a turnkey urban adventure that combines tourism and the outdoors in Quebec, we opt for Tuque & bicycle experiences, which offers an introductory course until March fat bike an hour and a half in the alleys of the city center or on the trails of Domaine Maizerets and the linear park of Rivière-Saint-Charles. Groups consist of three to eight participants aged 14 and over. The company has also concocted a three-hour guided tour of Old Quebec filled with historical and cultural anecdotes ($125 per person). Prices include bike and helmet rental.
Urban hike on the theme of art
Public art is always an excellent excuse to put on your most comfortable boots and get a breath of fresh air. In Montreal, since December, a walk in Chinatown is an opportunity to admire the luminous work Dragons Chasing the Moon by artist Karen Tam. The suspended outdoor art installation is part of Bright Moments from the Heart of the Island, on view through March.
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