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If your feet are not yet in warm sand, then you are most probably staying in Quebec during the holidays. We propose you ideas of original activities outside of Montreal. Be like a tourist in your own country and borrow a friend's car, rent a Communauto or leave with a group in your own car!
NORTH
Oka Park - www.sepaq.com/pq/oka/ - Less than an hour from Montreal, the Oka Park has 35 km of cross country ski tracks, of walking paths and even a winter camping site offered by SÉPAQ. Discover evening guided snowshoeing with a tasting of local products at the top of Mount Calvaire. We bet it will be a first!
Centre d'activités nature Kanatha-Aki - www.kanatha-aki.com - Live the Algonquin culture. Take a dog-sled ride through the forest and try ice fishing. At the end of the day, relax at the new massage centre and sip some balsam fir infused tea.
Domaine de la forêt perdue - www.domaineenchanteur.com/activite/domaine-de-la-foret-perdue/ - You enjoy skating but are tired of turning in circles? The Domaine de la forêt perdue has many ice paths in the forest which you can enjoy in the daytime or in the evening. Finish the day with some hot chocolate.
EAST
Sagamité Restaurant - www.sagamite.com - Situated in Wendake, 15 km north of Quebec city, this now renowned restaurant offers a Native American gastronomy, specific to the Wendats. Discover the traditional Yatista (fire) dishes which are symbolic to the traditional reunions and discussions done around a fire.
SÉPAQ Yurts - www.sepaq.com/hebergement/chalet/yourte.dot - Discover the nomad life by staying in a yurt with family or friends. The network now has twenty-five yurts which some can be rented year round.
Sainte-Anne Canyon - www.canyonsa.qc.ca – This canyon hides an imposing fall and some suspended bridges. However, only the via ferrata, the cable walikng is available in winter to experience strong sensations.
SOUTH
The National Pak of Mont-Mégantic - www.sepaq.com/pq/mme/ - The park's slogan "From the earth to the stars". The ASTROLab offers organized astronomy nights at the Velan Observatory to observe the stars. You can even take an evening hike on snowshoes by torchlight.
Haut Bois Normand - hautboisnormand.ca/glissades/ - The longest snow slides of the Eastern Townships! Four slides each 1500 feet long with fast, heated lifts.
Aux Tipis de la Rivière Sauvage - auxtipisdelarivieresauvage.com – In a 100$ a night rustic tipi, live an out of the ordinary experience. The tipis are heated and are fully equipped to prepare food. Enjoy an outdoor fire camp and even a winter BBQ amongst family and friends!
WEST
Arbraska - arbraska.com – The Laflèche Park in OUtaouais is open all winter long. Descend a 470 feet long tyrolean over the snowy trees and follow with a guided visit of the Canadian Shield Caverns with more than 20,000 years of history!
Gatineau Park - This park has one of the biggest networks for cross-country skiing in North America with more than 200 km of ploughed tracks. Oxygenate your lungs in a wide choice of walking or snowshoeing trails. If you are a little more adventurous, you can try out some winter camping!
L'Orée du Bois Restaurant- oreeduboisrestaurant.com - This restaurant in Chelsea, in Outaouais, is strategically located near the Gatineau Park so you can warm up and treat yourself after a day of skiing. Jean-Claude Chartrand, chef and owner of this gourmet restaurant, prepares seasonal meals with products from the region. Taste also carefully prepared meat and salmon in the smoker. It is an experience not to be missed!
To relax after this winter activity, go to one of the Nordic spas, all over Quebe (www.spasnordiques.ca/). Ramacieri Soligo wishes you wonderful holidays filled with love and joy ... and especially the rosy cheeks!
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