Imagine that you are on a mountain or on a remote cycle route, not knowing where you are exactly. You may consult a printed map, but you cannot locate yourself.
This inconvenience can be avoided on a territory covered by an Ondago interactive map. Just download the app to your phone, which will then allow you to download a map.
A blue dot on the screen indicates your location, without wi-fi or cellular network. So you know where you are at all times, which allows you to better assess the distances to be covered.
If you add the Ondago plus option, then it becomes possible to share your location with another person. Here are three places among many others represented by maps.
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Geolocation on a trail at Parc des Sommets, in Bromont.
Summit Park
Easily accessible by the A-10, this territory of Bromont is criss-crossed by at least 140 kilometers of trails. There are five networks, some more popular for mountain biking and others for walking.
Dogs allowed on leash, except in the Lac Gale sector.
◆ parcdessommets.com
The falls of the L’Assomption river
North of Joliette, the Parc regional des Chutes Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles is distinguished by its whitewater along the trails. By its belvederes and its bridges also, among others in Saint-Jean-de-Matha.
Dogs accepted on a leash.
◆ parcdeschutes.com
The Trail of Traditions
Little known for cycling, the MRC -Drummond nevertheless includes more than 200 kilometers of cycle paths and shared lanes in the countryside.
Photo provided by Stéphane Daoust
The Traditions Circuit passes through the Drummond Forest Regional Park.
To discover, on the side of Saint-Majorique: the path in the forest then along the Saint-François river with beautiful viewpoints. To say that we are not so far from the A-20!
◆ tourismecentreduquebec.com
ONDAGO
- Maps: over 400 (most free)
- Users: about 200,000
- Ondago option plus: $2.49 per year
◆ igloocreations.com
OTHER IDEAS OUTPUTS
On the island of Moulins
In Terrebonne, the historic site of Île-des-Moulins is worth a stop for the cachet of its heritage buildings, including an old flour mill. From the dam, there is a magnificent view of the Rivière des Mille Îles.
◆ iledesmoulins.com
Relaxation at Spa Franklin
Located in a quiet corner west of Hemmingford, this spa remains unknown. Outdoor hot tubs, dry sauna and access to the river. Evening rate (four hours): $40. Brand new mini-cottages are available for rent.
◆ spafranklin.com
► Alain Demers is the author of the book Rediscover Quebec: 101 destinationspublished by Éditions du Journal.