Outdoor enthusiasts, take note! The Laurentians have many parks where you can practise your favourite winter activities. Make the most of these superb surroundings and regional gems that abound with natural attractions and distinctive wildlife during this magical winter season. Skiing, skating, snowshoeing, hiking, tobogganing and fatbiking are just some of the many fun, exciting things you can do in the Laurentians. Each Laurentian regional or national park is full of natural beauty and breathtaking scenery. The moment you enter, you’ll feel the immense freedom of being disconnected and unplugged from the workaday world that will remain with you throughout your stay. Exhilarating winter outings allow you to embrace the season and the very best it has to offer. Since we can’t avoid winter, we might as well experience it—and the Laurentians are the best place to fully immerse yourself.
Continue ReadingHead to the Laurentians for a family getaway and to make the most of winter! With so many great activities to choose from, we guarantee you’ll never be bored bundling up and playing in the Laurentian snow! It’s the perfect winter setting for outdoor recreation and hours of family fun. Lace up your skates, buckle up your snowshoes, or step into your skis to explore a spellbinding winter setting with a group of your nearest and dearest. Between tradition and modernity, these winter activities will keep your kids happy and engaged and are a great way to bond with them. They’re sure to bring hours of delight while keeping them physically active. You’re sure to be happy as well: Parents and kids on the same page, having a wonderful time in spectacular surroundings. What a great way to create lasting memories!
Continue ReadingSnowy expanses as far as the eye can see, forming a magical landscape—a winter setting that fits the Laurentians like a glove. When its mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests are covered in pure white, the region shows another side of its personality. The bracing air, the blazing sun, and the ephemeral beauty of snowflakes swirling in the wind turn it into a veritable winter wonderland. All bundled up, it’s fun to play in the snow, especially when there’s no shortage of winter activities this time of year. Athletes and recreationists can play outside to their hearts’ content. Discover our winter activities to get off the beaten path:
Continue ReadingSnowy expanses as far as the eye can see, forming a magical landscape—a winter setting that fits the Laurentians like a glove. When its mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests are covered in pure white, the region shows another side of its personality. The bracing air, the blazing sun, and the ephemeral beauty of snowflakes swirling in the wind turn it into a veritable winter wonderland. The silent winter cold reigns over the territory’s wide-open spaces, greeting all who venture in, until the sound of laughter breaks the silence of a landscape seemingly frozen in time. It is then that the joys of the new season become apparent. Athletes and recreationists can play outside to their hearts’ content. There’s also ample opportunity for quiet reflection. Whether the goal is to have fun and play in the heart of nature or simply enjoy a moment of calm, the Laurentians have something to enchant visitors of every type.
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Discover the Laurentians’ parks
The Laurentians are renowned for their vast forests, mountain landscapes, and lively villages. What’s more, they feature a high concentration of natural spaces: several regional parks, two national parks, two wildlife reserves, and several special sites where the activities offered focus on the conservation of nature and its wealth.
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Skating in the Laurentians
Once winter arrives, the entire Laurentian region heads out to play! Plus, skating is a great way to exercise, get some air, and have fun in the winter. Whether on a lake, in a forest, in town, on an ice loop, or at night, there’s no shortage of opportunities to lace up your skates and reconnect with your inner child. Discover the skating trails and ice loops in the Laurentians:
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Fatbiking in the Laurentians
Fatbike enthusiasts, you’re invited to discover the Laurentians’ exceptional landscapes! Come and make your adventure a reality in this incredible scenery and escape to the heart of nature. Discover wide-open spaces, get out for some fresh air, and spend quality time with friends or family! Here are our suggestions:
Continue ReadingThe Laurentians are renowned for their vast forests, mountain landscapes, and lively villages. If you’re looking for somewhere to cross-country ski and snowshoe, look no further than the Laurentians! You’re invited to discover the cross-country ski and snowshoe trails at one of the many centres and parks in the Laurentians. See the complete list of our suggestions:
Continue ReadingNot sure what to do with your family or friends during spring break? The Laurentians, only 30 minutes from Montreal, are brimming with fun and action-packed activities and events for visitors both young and old: sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, outdoor games, downhill skiing, sleigh rides, and much more! Here are our suggestions:
Continue ReadingIn the Laurentians, explore the treasures and revelations of the Chemin du Terroir. The route’s 29 businesses will open the door to a world filled with culinary delicacies, sweet treats, culture, history, parks, gardens and animals. These artisans share their passions as they invite you to discover and rediscover their products.
The Chemin du Terroir is a 226-kilometre trail marked with blue signs that winds its way through rural areas in the Lower Laurentians and Argenteuil. On this trail, we suggest a route to explore throughout the four seasons on trips lasting a day or longer. Why not prolong your getaway and take the opportunity to stay in the region’s inns, hotels and resorts?