Laval: in the woods
Use your flashlights! In the company of a biologist, go on an adventure in the forest to spot different nocturnal birds during a guided hike in the Sainte-Dorothée woods. This activity, scheduled for Saturday, March 9, is part of the winter programming of Canopée, the Laval woods network. An exhibition on snowflakes, at Bois Papineau, and winter rallies, near Bois de la Source and Sainte-Dorothée, also promise to entertain families until the end of March.
Consult the Canopée program
Longueuil: long live board sports
PHOTO PROVIDED BY PARCOURS DU CERF
The SnowPARCours, a creation of Conceptions Snotech
A day in the mountains is fun, but it’s quite expensive. In Longueuil, like other municipalities, since this year there has been an interesting and free alternative solution for snowboarders and skiers who wish to perfect their technique. Built on the practice range of the Le Parcours du Cerf golf club, the SnowPARCours is made up of eight modules, including two jumps. Does your family prefer cross-country skiing? Some 10 kilometers of groomed trails await you nearby.
Montreal: winter in the city
PHOTO SIMON LAROCHE, PROVIDED BY MONTRÉAL BORÉAL
Overview of the 2023 edition of Montréal Boréal
Experience the joys of the winter outdoors in the heart of the city. This is the idea behind Montréal Boréal, an event that extends over four weekends, from February 17 to March 10, in the Saint-Henri district. Come to Square Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier to take part in the many activities of this second edition. Introduction to snowboarding, cycling with oversized tires and snowshoeing, slides (also accessible during the week) and games for children are part of the program, which changes from one week to the next. In the evening, a heated dome hosts various musical performances.
Visit the event website
Quebec: on your skates
PHOTO ROBERT SKINNER, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
The ice rink at Place D’Youville
There are classics that we never get tired of. In the magnificent setting of Old Quebec, put on your skates to take to the skating rink at Place D’Youville, which takes on an even more enchanting character in the evening. Another legendary place to skate in Quebec, the Plains of Abraham ice ring offers skaters a loop of more than 350 meters. These two sites are refrigerated, which allows you to enjoy winter even when Mother Nature is capricious.
Visit the City of Quebec website
Sherbrooke: a good catch
PHOTO ÉRICK LABBÉ, LE SOLEIL ARCHIVES
The exhibition Fishing Stories has more than 350 objects.
A fun exhibition on the history of sport fishing in Quebec was recently installed at the Museum of Nature and Sciences in Sherbrooke. First presented at the Musée de la civilization, in Quebec, it brings together more than 350 objects, witnesses to the evolution of this sport over the ages, from the end of the 18th centurye century until today. We take advantage of free entry on the first Sunday of the month, March 3, to visit Fishing Stories and other museum exhibitions at no cost.
Visit the museum website
Saguenay: fun for the little ones
PHOTO PROVIDED BY PARK MILLE LEUX DE LA HILL
Many activities await children at Mille Lieu de la Colline Park during spring break.
Snow shooting, inflatable games and shows for children will kick off the start of the 21e edition of Hivernades de Saguenay in the port area of Chicoutimi, March 2 and 3. The action of this popular event in the region then moves to the Mille Lieus de la Colline theme park, which welcomes visitors free of charge for the occasion from March 4 to 10. Designed for children aged 2 to 8, the site includes tube slides, a maze, a snow castle, a village of small houses and, once again, inflatable games.
Visit the Mille Lieus de la Colline park website