Are you looking for something to do with your family or friends during spring break? The Laurentians region, located only 30 minutes from Montreal, abounds in activities and fun events: sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, indoor games, downhill skiing, sleigh rides and much more! There is something for everyone.
Outdoor Activities
Mini-Chevaux – Mirabel
Mini-Chevaux Mirabel is a miniature horse and agritourism farm. From February 26 to March 2, 2018, and from March 5 to 9, 2018, they will be offering a unique day camp! Children will work with several horses during the day and participate in stable maintenance. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 1/2 camp from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Paintball Mirabel – Mirabel
For spring break, the event management staff at Paintball Mirabel have prepared the biggest winter battles for you: The 2018 Siberia Challenge. With 100 participants, you must try to complete the missions assigned by your general in the combat zones. Average length: 4 to 8 hours.
Tremblant Resort – Mont-Tremblant
During the break, Tremblant is brimming with activities specially organized for family vacations. Tremblant Snow School offers a variety of programs for skiers and snowboarders. In the village, the whole family will have a blast with crazy games and a Saturday night disco. From March 3 to 11, 2018, entertainment and activities specially organized for school breaks.
Glissades des Pays d’en Haut – Piedmont
Are you looking for excitement? You can’t miss out on the rafting and tornado runs that attract new fans every year. Descend the snowy rapids in a raft, and you will get goosebumps when caught in the eye of the storm. In addition, come experience the unique Bobsleigh des neiges, 3 runs with turns of over half a kilometre each. New feature for winter 2018: The Vortex360 with 3 new runs. Schedule for spring break from March 4 to 8, 2018: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10, 2018: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2018: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bonheurs d’hiver – Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Place Lagny in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts every weekend until March 11, 2018. On the menu: walking path on lac des Sables (open daily), sledding, a zipline and more. From March 5 to 9, 2018, the sledding hill will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tyroparc – Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Come out and discover Tyroparc’s many winter activities, such as ziplining (during the day and at night), Via Ferrata, abseiling or rappelling, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and mega-ziplines, dogsledding or experiencing their famous teepees. During spring break, take advantage of the snowshoe and mega-zipline package, which lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. Reservation required: 1 844 324-2002
Kanatha-Aki Nature Center – Val-des-Lacs
The Kanatha-Aki Nature Center awaits you during spring break! On the program: visiting the wood bison reserve, dogsledding and visiting the kennel, snowshoeing, fishing, ziplining, experiencing indigenous culture and nature, and learning wilderness survival skills.
The Ferme Duquette – Val-David
Come on out for a sleigh ride! This winter, Ferme Duquette enables you to reconnect with the lifestyle of settlers in the olden days with wonderful traditional sleigh rides. Day and night, the antique sleds—the oldest is at least 80 years old—glide along to the sound of jingling bells on a network of private lanes that crisscross the family land without ever encountering public roads. Visitors feel like they have stepped back in time. The rates are $18 per person and $10 for children 9 years and under. Admission is free for children 4 years and under.
Ranch La douceur – Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
For spring break, Ranch La douceur is offering an equestrian day camp for children ages 6 to 17 from March 5 to 9, 2018.
Parks
Put on your cross-country skis, snowshoes or skates and come enjoy the beautiful winter landscapes. Hiking and nature interpretation are great ways to experience the beauty of nature. You can also sleep in a hut.
Parc national d’Oka – Oka
The Parc National d’Oka invites you to take part in activities for the whole family during spring break! On the menu: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fatbiking, hiking and much more! Join a family hike with snowshoes to the Calvaire on the evenings of March 3 and 8, 2018, accompanied by a park ranger naturalist. At the top, there will be a tasting of regional products. Snowshoe rental is available on site. Equipment rental is free for everyone 17 years and under.
Parc du Domaine Vert – Mirabel
For spring break, the Parc du Domaine Vert is once again offering a spring break camp with an out-of-the ordinary theme. Come and have fun from March 5 to 9 with the theme “The rescue of the abominable snow man.” Challenges and fun await! Cost: $160 for the week, including childcare service. Also available: hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trails for fatbiking, a one-kilometre ice skating ring in the forest and a sledding hill. Equipment rental available on site. Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parc régional éducatif Bois de Belle-Rivière – Mirabel
This regional park is one of the most beautiful forest parks in Quebec. In winter, you can skate on the brand-new ice trail or the large skating rink, or go ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking or sledding. Four-season huts are also available. Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Parc régional de la Rivière du Nord – Saint-Jérôme
Long live spring break! An action-packed week will take place at the parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord from March 5 to 9, 2018. On the program: Entertaining games and storytelling, inflatable games, bubble soccer and more!
Indoor Activities
Défis-Défis – Blainville
Inspired by the television show Fort Boyard, you can take on 12 challenges until time runs out. The games are accessible to players ages 5 to 75 years. For spring break: open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., special rates for the whole family. Phone reservations are mandatory at all times. Call 579 630-3334.
The Farfadet du Nord, Board-Game Café – Saint-Jérôme
A café and board game shop in Saint-Jérôme, the Farfadet du Nord offers hundreds of games. For only $6, everyone can choose his or her favourite board game or get advice from energetic, playful facilitators. All this and a unique magical atmosphere with the enchanting aroma of coffee. Open Wednesday through Friday after 5:00 p.m. and after 1:00 p.m. on weekends.
Here are the special events for spring break:
- Sunday, March 4: Disney theme: “Descendants” starting at 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 7: Werewolf, starting at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 9: Harry Potter theme, starting at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 10: Little werewolves, starting at 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 11: Timeline tournament, starting at 1:00 p.m.
Animalium Mont-Tremblant – Mont-Tremblant
The permanent Animalium exhibition, a window into the animal world, presents four distinct natural environments and the animals that live there. You can learn about the incredible array of wildlife and flora that live in the forests of temperate North America and Europe, the Arctic tundra and the African savannah. Rich and diverse, the exhibition enables you to discover more than 250 specimens of vertebrates and invites you to dive into the fascinating world of arthropods and other curiosities. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Billes & Cie – Saint-Sauveur
Explore a beautiful, colourful store that will awaken your creativity. You will find everything you need to create your own jewelry: workshops in jewelry making, classes and training, repair service, earring making, and custom jewelry making. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mégamaze Amusement Center – Saint-Jérôme
The Mégamaze is one of the largest amusement centers in Canada. Spread over more than 30,000 square feet of absolute fun, your children will fall head over heels for their facilities. The center includes a toddler area, a children’s area, a trampoline section, a restaurant and a candy bar. Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Intermiel – Mirabel
For spring break, from March 5 to 9, 2018, join us at Intermiel for family activities. Make lip balm or snack bars with honey, participate in story time, create a honey bath bomb, and more. Registration is required because space is limited.
Explore the Laurentians with us! Your getaway is a great chance to stay in the region’s inns, hotels and resorts. For more information, contact us at 1 800 561-6673.