This winter is a great time for venturing outside and experiencing nature! Check out our guide for just perfect winter activities to enjoy with members of your household! Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by what the region has to offer.
Please note that due to public health restrictions, you should call ahead or book your activity online before travelling to the location to ensure the venue hasn’t exceeded its capacity.
Snowshowing, cross-country skiing, hiking, sledding, fatbiking and skating
Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
This winter, enjoy a quick getaway at Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno and cross-country ski, snowshoe, hike or fatbike along the trail network for a few hours. Afterwards, get warmed up with a hot drink to go from the Vieux-Moulin tea house. You may even experience a chance encounter with a feathered or furry creature, since over 200 bird species and around 40 mammal species live in the park.
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville, Boucherville
Île Sainte-Marguerite, île de la Commune and île aux Raisins are a great place for hikers, snowshoers, fatbikers and cross-country skiers to admire the enchanting scenery and maybe even come across a few white-tailed deer. Visitors will be love exploring kilometres of snow-covered marked trails.
Les Vergers Ivanhöe Faille, Franklin
Snowshoe or cross-country ski along 30 kilometres of trails at Vergers Ivanhoë Faille. Season passes are available for those who want to enjoy the site to the fullest. The perfect spot for nature lovers.
RécréoParc, Sainte-Catherine
From January 14 to March 5, the RécréoParc’s Rendez-vous polaires are back with an improved concept and a host of new activities. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy some family fun free of charge and snow tube down a floodlit hill or skate on a 0.5-kilometre illuminated ice path! You can also explore a 10.4-kilometre cross-country trail and a 2.5-kilometre snowshoe trail. A rental centre offers skates, snowshoes and tubes to visitors. On weekends, background music and an outdoor café add to the atmosphere and enhance the experience.
The rental centre’s opening hours are as follows: Friday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Washrooms will be accessible Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
St-Bernard Regional Park, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle
Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating, snow tubing with a mechanical lift and kicksledding… There’s something for everyone at Parc régional St-Bernard this winter. It’s a must for a family outing!
Parc Les Salines, Saint-Hyacinthe
Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating, snow tubing, you can do everything at Le parc Les Salines!
CIME Haut-Richelieu, Mont-Saint-Grégoire
Explore the exceptional natural beauty of mont Saint-Grégoire at CIME Haut-Richelieu. Get back to nature and take in the stunning views of Montréal, Mont Royal and a number of Montérégie peaks, including mont Rougemont and mont Saint-Hilaire on the centre’s trail network, open year-round. Cleats are recommended.
Sentier de glace Parc Casimir-Dessaulles, Saint-Hyacinthe
With background music setting the mood and illuminated trees, the frozen trail at Parc Casimir-Dessaules is the just perfect place for a romantic date.
Alpine skiing and snowboarding
Ski Saint-Bruno, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Ski Saint-Bruno is a just perfect ski resort to learn how to tackle the slopes. With the SKIGO Course and its self-directed learning method, new skiers and snowboarders can learn and improve their technique at their own pace. Young children will especially love to glide through the Enchanted Forest, a run through a glade filled with colourful characters, light effects and music.
Mont Rigaud, Rigaud
With 13 runs ranging from beginner to advanced, as well as a snow park, Mont Rigaud is a great resort for family outings. It offers a fun and safe learning environment where your kids can improve their skills. New this season, snowshoe trails are accessible free of charge.
Unique activities
Alpagas du Domaine Poissant, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Does a winter walk with a friendly alpaca sound like fun? Book some quality time with one of these sweet animals and enjoy a few quiet moments in the property’s wooded areas.
Pêche Vieux-Montréal, Longueuil
Plan an ice fishing day with your family with the help of the experts at Pêche Vieux-Montréal. The hassle-free, turnkey package includes all the equipment you need. They’ve got you covered!
