Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Updated on Dec 13, 2023
Are you looking for a maximum of fun at a minimum cost? Here are some suggestions that will give your wallet a nice break!
There's nothing better than taking advantage of the Quebec government's new initiative to be physically active, without spending! Three days a week between December 18, 2023 and March 13, 2024, access to Québec's national parks will be free. With four national parks, our region is a great playground to stretch or try new winter sports! For full details and to view the free days calendar, click here.
Access to the cross-country ski trails in Mont-Mégantic and Mont-Orford national parks, as well as to the dedicated fatbike trails in Mont-Orford, will remain subject to a fee. Don't forget to purchase your ticket before every visit.
Thanks to the Muralis application, the city’s murals come to life. Discover eighteen frescoes and learn more about the history and culture of Sherbrooke thanks to the animated, interactive capsules. A great activity for bringing together outdoor fun and culture!
Winter walks have found many adepts in the Townships and several trails and pathways are accessible for free, whether it’s an urban walk or hiking in a forest setting. Choose your camp … or not!
For enjoying some quality time with your family or your better half as you take in some fresh air, there’s nothing better than ice skating. Whether it’s the 2.5 km ice ice path by Lake Memphremagog, the Domaine Howard pond in Sherbrooke, or the illuminated paths of Parc Daniel-Johnson in Granby, you’ll have a great time without spending a dime!
Sliding, at full speed, down a snow-covered slope on an inner tube or a luge? Yes indeed! In fact, at the Parc national de la Yamaska, they are offering you three sliding corridors. You must bring your own luge.
Cost: The activity is free but you must pay a park entrance fee of $9.55 per adult. Access is free for 17-year-olds and younger.
Are you passing through the Sherbrooke area? Head to Mont-Bellevue Park and have fun in an intermediate slide! Your entrance ticket will give you access to the slides and a lift for a period of 2 hours. The youngest members of the family still have energy to spend? Opt for some downhill skiing or snowboarding descents in the ten slopes of this small mountain.
Cost: Depending on the age of the participants, you will have to pay between $ 6 and $ 10S. The activity is free for children aged 4 and 5.
Check out all the other venues that offer tube sliding in the region.
If you have a sweet tooth, these two places are a must for you: the pastry shop Ça beigne and the bakery Les Vraies Richesses. The first address will offer you a variety of artisanal doughnuts, each just as delicious as the other; The second stop will have you discover a panoply of delicious treats such as their breads, muffins, macaroon, chocolate eclairs, cakes… A true delight! You can order online.
How does it work? Well, it works the same way as a regular scooter but, instead of wheels, you’ll be pushing ahead on two big skis over the snow. You can rent this fun contraption at the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook and ride along the trails provided for this.
Cost: Rentals are $12.50 per hour and $5 for a harness and a bungee for dogs
For a little moment of sweetness and happiness, take your family to Alpagas Sutton, where you'll be able to see these animals and enjoy the trails that are accessible for everyone. Parents and children will certainly fall in love with these adorable creatures.
Cost: $10 per adults, $5 for children from 3 to 12 years old and free for 2 years old children and younger.
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